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Bolivia Phone Numbers: Format, Area Code & Validation Guide

Explore Bolivia's phone number formats (+591): landline (8-digit '0X XXX XXXX'), mobile ('6/7X XXX XXX'), & toll-free ('800 XXX XXXX'). Includes regex validation, dialing codes, ITU standards, and number portability. Essential for developers needing telecom data.

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Quick Reference

  • Country: Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
  • Country Code: +591
  • International Prefix: 00
  • National Prefix: 0

Overview

This guide offers an in-depth look at Bolivia's telephone numbering system, including number formats, dialing procedures, and telecom standards. Ideal for telecom professionals, developers, and system administrators.

Number Formats

Bolivia's phone numbers follow a specific format with country codes, area codes, and subscriber numbers.

General Number Structure

  • Country Code: +591
  • Subscriber Number Length: 7 or 8 digits
  • Area Codes: 1 to 3 digits

Geographic Numbers (Landlines)

Geographic numbers are 8 digits long, including the area code.

TypeFormatExample
Geographic0X XXX XXXX022 123 4567
Geographic0XX XXX XXXX0222 123 4567
Geographic0XXX XXX XXXX02222 123 4567

Mobile Numbers

Mobile numbers start with 6 or 7 and are 8 digits long.

TypeFormatExample
Mobile6X XXX XXX612 345 678
Mobile7X XXX XXX712 345 678

Toll-Free Numbers

Toll-free numbers begin with 800.

TypeFormatExample
Toll-Free800 XXX XXXX800 123 4567
Toll-Free800 XXXX800 1234

Premium Rate Numbers

Premium rate numbers start with 900.

TypeFormatExample
Premium Rate900 XXX XXXX900 123 4567

Regular Expressions for Number Validation

  • Geographic Numbers:
    Regex
    ^0[2-4]\d{2} \d{4}$
  • Mobile Numbers:
    Regex
    ^[67]\d{7}$
  • Toll-Free Numbers:
    Regex
    ^800\d{4,7}$
  • Premium Rate Numbers:
    Regex
    ^900\d{4,7}$

Dialing Procedures

Domestic Calls

  • Landline to Landline: Dial the full 8-digit number.
  • Landline to Mobile: Dial the full 8-digit mobile number.
  • Mobile to Mobile: Dial the full 8-digit mobile number.

International Calls

  • Outgoing from Bolivia: Dial 00, then the country code, area code, and subscriber number.
  • Incoming to Bolivia: Dial +591, then the area code and subscriber number.

Number Portability

Bolivia supports mobile number portability, allowing users to retain numbers when switching carriers. Landline portability is not available.

Major Telecom Operators and Number Ranges

OperatorNumber Ranges
Entel Bolivia6000000 - 6999999
Tigo Bolivia7000000 - 7999999
Viva Bolivia6000000 - 6999999
CotasLandline numbers in Santa Cruz (3X)
ComtecoLandline numbers in Cochabamba (4X)

ITU Standards

Bolivia follows the [ITU-T E.164](https://www.itu.int/rec/T-REC-E.164/en) recommendation for international numbering.

Number Allocation and Management

The Autoridad de Regulaci??n y Fiscalizaci??n de Telecomunicaciones y Transportes (ATT) manages phone number allocation and compliance with standards.

Technical Restrictions and Special Cases

  • Golden Numbers: No formal policy exists for golden numbers.
  • Number Blocking: Some premium rate numbers may be blocked.

Technical Considerations

For developers and administrators:

  1. Validation: Use regular expressions to validate numbers.
  2. Portability: Check for mobile number portability.
  3. Internationalization: Store numbers in E.164 format.
  4. Time Zone: Bolivia is in the Bolivia Time (BOT) zone, UTC-4.

Frequently asked questions

The country code for Bolivia is +591. This code is required when dialing Bolivian numbers from another country. Remember to drop the leading zero from the area code when using the country code.

To dial a landline in Bolivia, dial 0 followed by the area code and the 7-digit subscriber number. Area codes can be 1 to 3 digits long, resulting in an 8-digit local number.

Dial the international prefix (00), followed by Bolivia's country code (+591), then the 8-digit mobile number. Mobile numbers in Bolivia start with either 6 or 7.

Bolivian mobile phone numbers are 8 digits long and start with either 6 or 7. The format is typically XXX XXX XXX, following the international country code +591.

The article provides regular expressions for validating different Bolivian number types. For example, mobile numbers can be validated using the regex ^[67]\d{7}$, and landlines with ^0[2-4]\d{2} \d{4}$. These regex patterns ensure the correct number structure and length.

Toll-free numbers in Bolivia start with 800 and can be either 7 or 4 digits long after the 800 prefix. These numbers can be called free of charge from within Bolivia.

Premium rate numbers in Bolivia begin with 900 followed by four to seven digits. Be aware that these calls incur higher charges than standard calls.

Both Entel Bolivia and Viva Bolivia use mobile number ranges starting with 6. These are 8-digit numbers in the series 6000000 to 6999999.

Number portability in Bolivia is currently only available for mobile numbers. Landline number portability is not supported.

The Autoridad de Regulaci??n y Fiscalizaci??n de Telecomunicaciones y Transportes (ATT) manages phone number allocation and ensures compliance with telecommunication standards in Bolivia.

Bolivia uses Bolivia Time (BOT), which is UTC-4. Consider the time difference when scheduling international calls.

Bolivia adheres to the ITU-T E.164 recommendation for international numbering to ensure global interoperability and standardized communication. This facilitates seamless cross-border connectivity.

For international compatibility, it's best practice to store Bolivian phone numbers in the E.164 format, which includes the +591 country code. This ensures consistent formatting and facilitates easier integration with international systems.

While there isn't a formal policy on 'golden numbers', some premium-rate numbers might be blocked by certain carriers. This information is important for developers and system administrators to consider when handling Bolivian numbers.

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