Local Nicaragua Phone Numbers



Use VoIP with a Nicaragua virtual phone number among other options


  • You can use any combination of software and/or devices with your local Nicaragua phone number
  • 1. Forward the Nicaragua FlyNumber to any regular phone number

  • Core FlyNumber feature and can be updated via your panel on the "fly" (pun intended)
  • No PBX or phone system involved when using this option
  • Anytime our system needs to send calls to a regular phone number, there is a low per min rate
  • 2. Use the FlyNumber with our hosted pbx-phone system

  • This is optional. You can always go back to one of the other core options other (1. Regular Phone or 3. Voip/SIP)
  • It's $14.95 a month + the price of the Nicaragua phone number (shown top of page)
  • If you forward to a reg. phone number and/or make outgoing calls - a per min rate applies
  • IVR/Voice Menu | Record Calls | On-Hold/Queue | Time-based routing | SIP Accounts | Voicemail and more
  • Within the PBX, core features (1. and 3.) are expanded to a great degree
  • Use the PBX to make outgoing calls with your virtual phone number
  • More info on our cloud phone system

  • 3. Set the Nicaragua virtual phone number directly to VoIP

  • Core FlyNumber feature - set the Nicaragua phone number to any SIP address (URI/host)
  • PBX not involved | Update settings instantly | Detailed logs (including failed attempts)
  • Using the SIP protocal (VoIP) might be the most effecnent way of answering calls, it would involve the fewset amount of "hops"
  • Your Nicaragua FlyNumber can be used with 3CX | Asterisk | FreePBX | FreeSwitch among other VoIP solution
  • There are no additional charges when receiving calls this way - Unlimited incoming minutes
  • Every FlyNumber comes with 2 incoming channels (with the ability to purchase more soon)
  • More info on call forwarding

  • Buy a Nicaragua virtual phone number in 3 easy steps

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    1.) Choose a country and city for your phone number

    2.) How would you like to use the FlyNumber? (change this anytime)

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    3.) Configuration Options


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    The history behind Nicaraguan phone numbers

    The history of Nicaragua phone numbers dates back to the early 20th century when the first telephone exchange was established in the country. The first telephone exchange was set up in the capital city of Managua in 1911 by the American company, International Telephone and Telegraph (ITT).

    The telephone network gradually expanded in the following decades, and in the 1960s, the government established the Nicaraguan Telecommunications Company (TELENICA) to manage the national telecommunications infrastructure.

    In 1983, Nicaragua adopted the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), which standardized the format of telephone numbers across the United States and Canada, as well as several other countries. Under this plan, Nicaragua was assigned the country code 505, which is still in use today.

    In 2001, the Nicaraguan government began to liberalize the telecommunications industry, allowing private companies to enter the market and compete with TELENICA. This led to the introduction of mobile phone services, which have become increasingly popular in the country.

    Today, Nicaragua's telecommunications industry is still developing, and the government continues to promote competition and investment in the sector. As a result, the country's telecommunications infrastructure is improving, and more Nicaraguans are gaining access to phone and internet services.


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    Technical info on Nicaragua phone numbers

    Nicaragua phone numbers consist of eight digits, with the first digit being a 2, 7, or 8. The two-digit prefix following the initial digit indicates the region where the phone number is registered. For instance, the prefix 24 corresponds to the Managua region, while 25 belongs to the Leon area. To dial a local number within the same region, one only needs to dial the eight digits. However, if calling from a different region, the caller must include the two-digit prefix before the number. Furthermore, to call a mobile phone in Nicaragua, one must dial 8 before the eight-digit phone number.

    Additionally, Nicaragua has a country code of +505, which is necessary when making international calls. To dial an international number, one needs to first dial the country code, followed by the area code, and then the eight-digit phone number. It's important to note that calling rates can vary depending on the carrier, and it's recommended to verify the rates before making international calls. Nicaragua also has a variety of telecommunications companies, including Claro, Movistar, and Cootel. Each of these carriers has different plans and options for phone and internet services, and it's advisable to research the various plans to find the best fit for one's needs.


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    Why choose FlyNumber?

    • You "own" the Nicaragua phone number, you can port out if necessary
    • No obligations | Cancel anytime | Never any hidden fee's | No contracts
    • You're billed based on the phone number, not users or agents
    • Detailed call logs that you can export to CSV, we don't retain the logs past a certain point
    • Logs include multiple responses - Ok (connected), declined, timeout, internal server error, request terminated and more
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