Bulgaria SIM Card

A prepaid Bulgaria SIM card with an international cell phone is the most convenient and economical solution for staying in touch while in Bulgaria. All incoming calls while in Bulgaria are FREE, regardless of where they originate. Pay the local rate for local calls and use a cellular phone in Bulgaria like you do at home. And unlike home, your Bulgaria SIM card and cell phone service is prepaid so there is no need for a contract.

For more information please refer to the User guide that comes with your package.

Please Note:
Your Bulgaria SIM Card (b-connect) will require a SIM-unlocked GSM 900 / 1800 compatible international cell phone. If you do not have your own international cell phone, we have several models available for rental or purchase.

Domestic Calls

Domestic rates are listed per minute for outgoing calls within Bulgaria from your prepaid Bulgaria SIM card while you are in Bulgaria. All incoming calls, regardless of where they originate, are FREE.

International Calls

Making international calls from your world cell phone has never been easier than with your prepaid Bulgaria SIM card. All rates are per minute for international outgoing calls while in Bulgaria.

Minimum initial charged duration is 60 seconds.

International text messages (SMS) are charged at BGN 0.22 (approx. US$0.31) per message.

Roaming Calls (calls placed when traveling outside of the country)

Roaming is available with your Bulgaria SIM card. For rates, more information and to activate this service please contact Customer Care on 123 from your prepaid Bulgaria SIM card (charges may apply) before you leave Bulgaria.

GPRS Data Rates (Wireless Internet)

GPRS is available at the rate of BGN 2.40 per MB (approx. US$1.73). Please contact Customer Care on 123 from your prepaid Bulgaria SIM card (charges may apply) when you arrive in Bulgaria to configure your phone for this service.

Your SIM card has an initial airtime credit of BGN 10 (approx. US$7.20). Additional credit is available through the purchase of airtime vouchers, also called scratch cards (not another SIM card) in Bulgaria. Airtime vouchers are available locally in Bulgaria in all specialized Globul, Da da, Germanos, Global Net and Office 1 Superstore shops. Airtime vouchers are available in the following denominations:

• BGN 5 (approx. US$3.50) � No additional service life.
• BGN 15 (approx. US$10.50) � Extends service life for an additional 12 months.
• BGN 25 (approx. US$17.50) � Extends service life for an additional 12 months.
• BGN 40 (approx. US$28.00) - Extends service life for an additional 12 months.

Once you buy a top-up card, follow these simple steps to top up:

• Scratch off the protective layer to reveal your voucher code
• Call 1330 and wait for the voice prompts
• When prompted, enter the voucher code to recharge your phone
• Wait for a confirmation of your recharge and validity period

Remember: Do not purchase another SIM card when your airtime credit is depleted! You only need a recharge voucher! Your incoming calls are always free even when you run out of airtime.

Your prepaid Bulgaria SIM card service has an initial activity period of 12 months.

If your recharge value is above 10 BGN, your validity period will automatically extend by a further 12 months. For recharges below 10 BGN no extension of your validity period will be granted, unless you recharge less than 10 BGN in the 12th and 13th month, where you will receive an extra 30 days of service life.

If you do not recharge within the 12-month period, your remaining credit will expire and you can only receive calls. Your Bulgaria phone number will remain active for a further 30 days, should you not wish to recharge within the 30-day grace period, your phone number will be recycled and in order to continue using your Bulgaria service, you will need to purchase a new SIM card.