Uruguay Calling Rates
Calling Uruguay costs $0.40/min to landlines and $1.11/min to mobiles via Kinvo, plus a one-time $0.05 connection fee per answered call. No subscription, no minimums, credits never expire.
For dialing instructions, see how to call Uruguay. For number-format and code reference, see the Uruguay country code page.
About Calling Uruguay
At $0.40/min to landlines and $1.11/min to mobiles, calling Uruguay is priced in line with most South America destinations. Mobile rates run more than 2× landline — typical where mobile termination rates from local carriers stay elevated. Add the one-time $0.05 connection fee — charged only when the call is answered — and you have the full cost. No subscription, no monthly minimum, credits never expire.
Calls into South America come from large Latino diaspora communities, growing nearshoring business with manufacturing and tech, and travel coordination for popular destinations like Peru, Argentina, and Brazil. Most of the continent runs within 1-4 hours of US Eastern, making same-day calls easy.
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Uruguay Calling Rates
| Type | Per Minute | Connection Fee | 10 min call | 30 min call | 60 min call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Landline Fixed-line phone numbers | $0.40 | $0.05 | $4.05 | $12.05 | $24.05 |
Mobile Cell / mobile phone numbers | $1.11 | $0.05 | $11.15 | $33.35 | $66.65 |
Rates are per minute. Connection fee is charged once per call, only when the call is answered. Rates are in USD.
Connection Fee Explained
Kinvo charges a flat $0.05 connection fee per call to Uruguay. This fee is charged only when the call is answered by the recipient. You are never charged for:
- -Calls that are not answered (no pickup)
- -Calls that reach a busy signal
- -Calls that fail to connect due to network issues
- -Calls you cancel before the recipient answers
For example, a 10-minute call to a Uruguay landline costs: $0.05 + (10 x $0.40) = $4.05. A 10-minute call to a Uruguay mobile costs: $0.05 + (10 x $1.11) = $11.15.
How Much Does It Cost to Call Uruguay?
Pre-computed costs for typical call durations to a Uruguay landline at $0.40/min and a Uruguay mobile at $1.11/min, including the $0.05 connection fee.
| Call duration | Landline cost | Mobile cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 minute | $0.45 | $1.16 |
| 5 minutes | $2.05 | $5.60 |
| 15 minutes | $6.05 | $16.70 |
| 30 minutes | $12.05 | $33.35 |
| 60 minutes | $24.05 | $66.65 |
Need a custom estimate? Use the call cost calculator to compare any duration and rate.
Cheaper than Uruguay Calling Cards
International calling cards advertise low per-minute rates to Uruguay but pad costs with connection fees ($0.09–$0.99 per call), maintenance fees ($0.50–$2 per week), and per-minute rounding that can double the effective rate. A $10 calling card to Uruguay typically delivers 60–70% of the advertised minutes after fees.
Cheaper than Your Carrier's Uruguay Rates
US mobile carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) charge $1.00–$3.00 per minute for direct-dialed calls to Uruguay. Their international add-on plans run $10–$15/month and often exclude mobile numbers — meaning a 30-minute call to a Uruguay mobile on a carrier plan can still cost $30+. The same call on Kinvo costs $33.35.
A common trap: assuming WiFi calling makes international calls cheap. It does not — WiFi calling still bills at carrier international rates. See WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for the full breakdown.
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Uruguay Pricing — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 30-minute call to Uruguay cost?
A 30-minute call to a Uruguay landline costs $12.05 and a 30-minute mobile call costs $33.35. That's $0.40/min × 30 plus the one-time $0.05 connection fee. Shorter and longer durations are in the cost ladder above.
Why is calling Uruguay more expensive on mobile than landline?
Mobile carriers in Uruguay charge interconnect fees (mobile termination rates) that exceed fixed-line operators. Kinvo passes the difference through transparently: $0.40/min for landlines vs $1.11/min for mobiles — no surcharge on premium carriers within the same category.
Is Kinvo cheaper than calling Uruguay with my US phone plan?
In most cases, yes. US carriers charge $1–$3 per minute pay-per-use to Uruguay. Kinvo starts at $0.40/min with no monthly subscription — a 30-minute call costs $12.05 on Kinvo vs $30+ on a typical US carrier pay-per-use plan.
Are there any hidden fees when calling Uruguay?
No. The only charges are the per-minute rate and a $0.05 connection fee, billed only when the call is answered. No subscription, no minimums, no surcharges for premium carriers, and credits never expire.
Do Kinvo credits expire?
No. Credits stay in your account indefinitely. No hidden fees, no expiration dates — only what you actually spend on calls is deducted.