Bolivia Phone Numbers: Format, Area Code & Validation Guide
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.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic | 0X XXX XXXX | 022 123 4567 |
| Geographic | 0XX XXX XXXX | 0222 123 4567 |
| Geographic | 0XXX XXX XXXX | 02222 123 4567 |
Mobile Numbers
Mobile numbers start with 6 or 7 and are 8 digits long.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 6X XXX XXX | 612 345 678 |
| Mobile | 7X XXX XXX | 712 345 678 |
Toll-Free Numbers
Toll-free numbers begin with 800.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Toll-Free | 800 XXX XXXX | 800 123 4567 |
| Toll-Free | 800 XXXX | 800 1234 |
Premium Rate Numbers
Premium rate numbers start with 900.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Rate | 900 XXX XXXX | 900 123 4567 |
Regular Expressions for Number Validation
- Geographic Numbers:
^0[2-4]\d{2} \d{4}$ - Mobile Numbers:
^[67]\d{7}$ - Toll-Free Numbers:
^800\d{4,7}$ - Premium Rate Numbers:
^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
| Operator | Number Ranges |
|---|---|
| Entel Bolivia | 6000000 - 6999999 |
| Tigo Bolivia | 7000000 - 7999999 |
| Viva Bolivia | 6000000 - 6999999 |
| Cotas | Landline numbers in Santa Cruz (3X) |
| Comteco | Landline 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 Regulación y Fiscalización 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:
- Validation: Use regular expressions to validate numbers.
- Portability: Check for mobile number portability.
- Internationalization: Store numbers in E.164 format.
- Time Zone: Bolivia is in the Bolivia Time (BOT) zone, UTC-4.
For the latest on Bolivia's telecom regulations, visit the ATT website.