🇪🇹 Calls to Ethiopia
Call Ethiopia — clearly, together
Dehay calls any Ethiopian mobile or landline over Wi-Fi or mobile data from $0.32/min ($0.32–$0.37depending on destination) — no SIM card, no contract, no connection fees, and billing only from the moment the call is answered. The person you call doesn't need the app or internet: their phone simply rings.
What sets it apart: group calls with Ethiopia (up to 4 people, with one phone number back home in the room, for about the price of one call), your own caller ID on every call, minute sharing with family, and an app that speaks Amharic.
Dehay for Ethiopia at a glance
| Rate to Ethiopia | $0.32–$0.37/min by destination (Addis Ababa mobiles $0.32/min) |
|---|---|
| Billing | Per minute from the moment the call is answered · no connection fee · no subscription |
| What you need | The free app + Wi-Fi or mobile data (no SIM card) |
| What they need | Nothing — regular phones ring normally |
| Caller ID | Your own number is shown |
| Group calls | Up to 4 people including one Ethiopian phone number — priced like a single call |
| Minute sharing | Send minutes to any other Dehay user, instantly and free |
| Voice quality | HD audio over premium direct carrier routes |
| Top-up | card, Google Pay or mobile money (M-Pesa, MTN, Airtel); packs from $5; optional auto-recharge; credits never expire |
| Languages | 13+ app languages, including Amharic and Tigrinya |
| Platforms | iPhone (App Store) and Android (Google Play) |
How to call Ethiopia with Dehay
- Download the free app For iPhone or Android, and sign up with your phone number.
- Top up your balance With card, Google Pay or mobile money (M-Pesa, MTN, Airtel) — pay-as-you-go from $5, no subscription.
- Dial any Ethiopian number (+251) from the built-in dialpad or your contacts. The call travels over your Wi-Fi/data and rings their regular phone.
Group calls that include home
Dehay lets you start a group call for up to 4 people where everyone with the app joins free over the internet — then dial one regular Ethiopian phone number into the same room. Relatives without smartphones join family conversations from the phone they already have. Whoever starts the call covers it: the standard per-minute rate for the number in Ethiopia plus a fraction of a cent per minute for each friend on the app — about the price of one call. How group calls work
Reliable routes, fair billing
Calls to Ethiopia travel over premium direct carrier routes with HD voice — not bargain grey routes that drop or never connect. You are billed per minute only from the moment the call is answered, so ringing and failed attempts cost nothing, and credits never expire.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Ethiopia?
Dehay calls to Ethiopia cost $0.32–$0.37 per minute depending on the destination (Addis Ababa mobiles are at the lower end). Billing is per minute from the moment the call is answered, with no connection fee and no subscription — top up and pay only for the minutes you use. The always-current rate card is at wificall.app/rates.
Do I need a SIM card or phone plan to use Dehay?
No. Dehay works over Wi-Fi or mobile data, so you can call Ethiopia from anywhere in the world without an international calling plan or a local SIM.
Does the person I'm calling in Ethiopia need the app?
No. You call their regular Ethio Telecom or Safaricom Ethiopia number and their phone rings normally — nothing to install and no internet needed on their side.
Can I make a group call that includes someone in Ethiopia?
Yes. A Dehay group call holds up to 4 people, including you: friends and family on the app join free, and one regular Ethiopian phone number can be dialed into the same conversation. You pay the normal per-minute rate for that number plus a fraction of a cent per minute for each friend on the app — about the price of one call.
Is the connection to Ethiopia reliable?
Dehay routes calls to Ethiopia over premium direct carrier routes rather than bargain grey routes, with HD voice that adapts to your connection. Billing starts only when the call is answered, so a call that fails to connect costs nothing.
What caller ID does my family see?
Your own phone number. Calls made with Dehay present your real caller ID, so family in Ethiopia recognizes who is calling.
Does Dehay work in Amharic?
Yes. The app is available in 13+ languages, including Amharic, Tigrinya and English.
How do I add credit?
Top up in the app or on the web with card, Google Pay or mobile money (M-Pesa, MTN, Airtel). Packs start at $5, saved cards repurchase in one tap, and optional auto-recharge tops you up automatically when your balance runs low. Credit is pay-as-you-go and never expires.
Can I send minutes to family who use Dehay?
Yes. Share whole minutes from your balance with any other Dehay user. They arrive instantly and there is no fee.
Start calling home
Download Dehay free, top up, and call Ethiopia from $0.32 a minute.