Entel Bolivia

Bolivia’s Telecommunications Industry was privatized in November 2001. Because of privatization, the telephone service and companies are going through some growing pains.  Currently there are two major telephone companies and six long distance providers.  You do not have to choose a long distance provider for your home. You choose which company to use at the time of the call using codes.  For example, to place a call to the states using the long distance company ENTEL, you would dial 0010–1 plus the number.  The cost for calls to the states runs about 50 to 70 cents a minute. MCI and AT&T have local access numbers in Bolivia and you can use your MCI or AT&T calling cards but they are more expensive. Lessors provide one telephone.  If desired, extension phones can be brought, as most homes have existing telephone jacks. Telephones can also be purchased locally at reasonable costs.  The telephone company does not send bills; you must call for th ... [Read More]