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Ethiopia Virtual Phone Numbers

Expand to East Africa with +251 Ethiopia phone numbers
  • Enjoy high-quality international and local calls to target East African markets at low rates.
  • Use your Ethiopia number on any device–desktop, laptop, or smartphone–from any location.
  • Optimize call handling with features like IVR, smart routing, local ringback tones, etc.
  • Secure a virtual local presence in Ethiopia with no contracts or setup fees.
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Ethiopia phone number

Are you considering expanding your business into East Africa? Ethiopia offers promising opportunities for companies ready to navigate a rapidly evolving business market. With one of the largest and fastest-growing populations on the continent, along with government-led initiatives to attract foreign direct investment, Ethiopia is emerging as a key player in the region.

To build credibility and communicate effectively with local customers and partners, establishing a local presence is essential. Ethiopia virtual phone numbers allow your business to be easily accessible from within the country, helping you build trust, improve customer service, and gain a competitive edge in this growing East African market.

Get an Ethiopian Virtual Phone Number for Your Business

An Ethiopian virtual phone number gives your business a local presence without the need to establish a physical office. Customers in Ethiopia can reach you at local calling rates, removing the barrier of high international fees and making your business more approachable and trustworthy. This simple, cost-effective solution significantly boosts engagement, customer satisfaction, and brand credibility.

With cloud-based call routing, you can answer calls from anywhere—whether it's your main office overseas, a call center, or a remote support agent—while maintaining the appearance of being locally based. This flexibility of virtual phone numbers is especially valuable for companies entering Ethiopia’s rapidly growing and investment-friendly market, where infrastructure is evolving and digital communication plays a key role in customer service.

By using an Ethiopia virtual phone number, you create a direct, reliable channel for communication, essential for building relationships, driving conversions, and scaling your business across East Africa.

Types of Available Phone Numbers for Ethiopia

United World Telecom is the most trusted provider of international phone numbers in Ethiopia. We offer the following Ethiopia phone numbers:

  • Ethiopia Toll-Free Numbers are available with the (800) prefix and free to call from any location in Ethiopia, but are not reachable from outside the country. These numbers are also mobile-accessible.

How Much Does an Ethiopia Phone Number Cost?

Our Ethiopia virtual phone numbers start at $148.95/month. Choose from our 5 different Ethiopia virtual phone number plans.

Ethiopia Phone Number Format

The Ethiopia phone number format includes the Ethiopia country code (+251), toll-free or area codes, and the 7-digit subscriber number.

The Ethiopia toll-free number format: 800 xxx xxx.

The Ethiopia local number format + 251 11 xxx xxxx*.
* Addis Ababa area code (11)

How Long Does it Take to Get an Ethiopia Virtual Number?

Activation times for Ethiopia phone numbers depend on the phone number type. For example, local numbers can be activated in 10-15 days while Ethiopia toll-free numbers may take up to 20-25 days for activation.

Note that in some cases we may be able to simplify or expedite the provisioning process. If you are applying for a business account, please reach out to one of our sales agents.

Additionally, know-your-customer documentation is required to get an Ethiopia virtual number. The sooner you provide accurate documentation, the sooner we can activate your phone number.

Benefits of Using Ethiopia Virtual Numbers

Ethiopia virtual numbers are a strategic asset for businesses that build a local presence and ensure seamless communication with customers and partners nationwide. By providing a virtual local or toll-free number, callers within Ethiopia can connect with your business without incurring long-distance charges, enabling greater accessibility.

You can also maintain 24/7 support by forwarding calls to any global location, ensuring consistent service delivery. Reducing call costs improves the customer experience and encourages more open communication. Integrating virtual numbers into marketing can significantly boost engagement through easily memorable contact details. Offering customers a free and convenient way to reach you expands your market reach and cultivates a professional and trustworthy image.

Telecom Scene: Telephone Numbers in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) regulates Ethiopia’s telecom sector, with Ethio Telecom being the primary state-owned operator. United World Telecom works with local operators in Ethiopia to offer local phone numbers at affordable prices and high voice quality. We have been providing reliable virtual phone numbers to global and multinational businesses since 1996.

Use Ethiopia virtual numbers to create a virtual local presence within the country while managing sals and customer support from anywhere in the world.

Why Do Business in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia’s rapidly growing economy and large population make it a prime destination for investment in agriculture, telecom, and services. Ethiopia is one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, offering vast opportunities for businesses looking to expand into East Africa. The government is actively encouraging foreign investment through privatization efforts, economic reforms, and industrial parks.
Ethiopia’s strategic location also provides access to regional markets in the Horn of Africa. Businesses can benefit from a large, young workforce and improved logistics networks. Tools like Ethiopia virtual phone numbers make it easier to establish a local presence, engage with customers, and scale operations, without needing a physical office. It’s a high-potential market ready for smart, forward-looking investments.

Get Ethiopia Virtual Numbers Today!

Sign up above to get your Ethiopia virtual phone number today! Want to learn more about our services? Call us at 1 (877) 898 8646 or chat online!

How to Get an Ethiopia Virtual Phone Number?

You can buy an Ethiopia phone number from United World Telecom in two ways:

To purchase your numbers online, follow these steps:

  1. Visit our Pricing page.
  2. Search for Ethiopia or +251 from the left box.
  3. Choose Toll-Free or Geographic
  4. On the right, enter the forward-to destination.
    5. Note: The destination number can be changed at any time.
  5. Click on View Rates and choose from our five different plans.
  6. Add premium services, if desired — Call Recording, Outbound Calling, Rollover Minutes, etc.
  7. Submit your order
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F A Q

Ethiopia virtual numbers are phone numbers that transmit calls via the internet or “virtually” instead of traditional phone lines. This makes it possible to make and receive calls from any location and through any device.

The country code for Ethiopia phone numbers is (+251).

You can get different types of Ethiopia phone numbers for your business, including toll-free and geographic numbers.

Ethiopia virtual numbers use international call forwarding and VoIP to send and receive calls through the internet. Incoming calls are forwarded to the user’s desired location anywhere in the world.

Yes, you can use your Ethiopia virtual number from any location with a stable internet connection. You do not need to be in Ethiopia to make and receive calls there.

Yes, you can get a virtual phone number for another country.

Virtual phone service providers like United World Telecom offer Ethiopia virtual numbers among other business phone numbers, with quick activation times and advanced features.

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