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# How to Check Call and Message Rates at Calilio?

Understanding your calling and messaging costs is essential for budgeting and managing your business communication expenses. Calilio offers transparent pricing with easy access to detailed rate information for calls and messages to different countries.
This guide shows you two simple ways to check Calilio's call and message rates.
## **Why Check Rates?**
Calilio uses pay-per-use pricing for calls and messages:
* **Calls**: Charged per minute
* **SMS**: Charged per message segment
* **MMS**: Charged per multimedia message
### **Step 1: Visit the Calilio Rates Page**
Go directly to:[ **__https://www.calilio.com/calilio-cost-and-tariff__**](https://www.calilio.com/calilio-cost-and-tariff)
### **Step 2: Search for Your Country**
On the rates page, you can:
* Browse the list of countries alphabetically
* Use the search function to find specific countries
* View calling and messaging rates side by side
### **Step 3: Review the Rates**
The page displays:
* **Calling rates**: Per-minute cost to call each country
* **SMS rates**: Cost per text message segment
* **Country codes**: International dialing codes
## **Frequently Asked Questions**
* **Are calling rates different for each plan?**
No, all Calilio plans use the same per-minute calling and per-message rates regardless of your subscription tier.
* **Do rates change frequently?**
Calilio maintains stable rates, but they may update occasionally based on carrier costs. Check the rates page for current pricing.
* **Are there hidden fees?**
No hidden fees. You pay your subscription fee plus actual usage costs for calls and messages based on published rates.
* **How do I see my actual costs?**
Log into your Calilio account and navigate to **Settings > Billing > Wallet > Wallet Usage** to see detailed transaction history and costs.
**Need more help?** Contact Calilio support available 24/7.via the [__live chat__](https://go.crisp.chat/chat/embed/?website_id=e6f4a1e7-86c6-42a1-a6a8-fab86eba7059) box for questions about rates, billing, or finding the most cost-effective communication solution for your business.

# **Pro Tips: Understanding Call/SMS Rates with Examples**
To help you better understand how to read and use Calilio's rate information, here are detailed examples for outgoing calls to different countries.
## **Example 1: Calling Australia**
When you check rates for Australia, you'll see different categories:
### **Outbound Call Rates**
| **Route** | **Country Code** | **Rate (per minute)** |
| Outbound Minute - Australia - Shared Cost Service | +(61) | $0.1325 |
| Outbound Minute - Australia - Mobile | +(61) | $0.0405 |
| Outbound Minute - Australia - Major Cities | +(61) | $0.0226 |
| Outbound Minute - Australia | +(61) | $0.0226 |

### **Outbound SMS Rates**
| **Route** | **Country Code** | **Rate (per SMS)** |
| Outbound - Messaging - Australia | +(61) | $0.0592 |

### **Inbound Call Rates**
If you have an Australian Calilio number, incoming calls cost:
| **Number Type** | **Monthly Price** | **Rate (per minute)** |
| Inbound Minute - Australia - mobile | $7.50/month | $0.0140 |
| Inbound Minute - Australia - toll free | $20.00/month | $0.0428 |
| Inbound Minute - Australia - local | $3.50/month | $0.0140 |

### **Inbound SMS Rates**

| **SMS Type** | **Monthly Price** | **Rate (per SMS)** |
| Inbound - Messaging - Australia - mobile | $7.50/month | $0.0045 |

## **Example 2: Calling Germany**
Germany has different rate structures, particularly for mobile calls:
### **Outbound Call Rates**

| **Route** | **Country Code** | **Rate (per minute)** |
| Outbound Minute - Germany | +(49) | $0.0206 |
| Outbound Minute - Germany - Mobile | +(49) | $0.2820 |
| Outbound Minute - Germany - Mobile - Eplus | +(49) | $0.2820 |
| Outbound Minute - Germany - Mobile - Eplus - from EEA | +(49) | $0.0411 |
| Outbound Minute - Germany - Mobile - from EEA | +(49) | $0.0411 |
| Outbound Minute - Germany - Mobile - Other | +(49) | $0.1944 |
| Outbound Minute - Germany - Special Services | +(49) | $0.0944 |

### **Outbound SMS Rates**
| **Route** | **Country Code** | **Rate (per SMS)** |
| Outbound - Messaging - Germany | +(49) | $0.1288 |

### **Inbound Call Rates**
If you have a German Calilio number:
| **Number Type** | **Monthly Price** | **Rate (per minute)** |
| Inbound Minute - Germany - local | $2.00/month | $0.0161 |
| Inbound Minute - Germany - mobile | $22.50/month | $0.0161 |

### **Inbound SMS Rates**
| **SMS Type** | **Monthly Price** | **Rate (per SMS)** |
| Inbound - Messaging - Germany - mobile | $22.50/month | $0.0086 |