Calling someone in Tanzania from Canada can be challenging if you’re not familiar with the country’s telecommunication system. In this guide, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview of how to make calls to Tanzania from Canada and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
Landlines:
- Dial (255) followed by the city code and the phone number. For example, to call someone in Dar es Salaam, dial 255 20 or 255 40.
- Landlines are widely available and reliable in Tanzania but can be expensive for international calls from Canada.
- They offer good call quality and are suitable for long-distance calls.
Mobile Phones:
- Dial (255) followed by the phone number. For example, to call someone in Dar es Salaam, dial 255 7xx or 255 8xx, depending on their operator.
- Mobile phones offer better coverage and signal strength compared to landlines but can be expensive for international calls from Canada.
- They are portable and convenient, allowing you to make calls from anywhere in Tanzania.
Internet-based Calling Services:
- Use Skype or WhatsApp on your mobile phone or computer to make internet-based calls.
- Internet-based calling services offer lower costs compared to traditional landline and mobile phone calls but may have poor call quality, especially with a weak internet signal or slow internet speed.
- They allow you to make calls from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
Tips:
- Choose the right method of calling based on your needs and budget.
- Keep your phone charged and have a reliable internet connection for internet-based calling services.
