Bell MTS Home Phone Long distance basic rates
This service is only available to MTS customers in Manitoba. To find support for your region, please select your province.
Bell MTS offers a variety of Long Distance Plans and the Total Home Phone Package (subject to eligibility) which give you the flexibility to call more often and save money.
If you do not have a Bell MTS long distance plan, the following landline rates apply.
*Long distances charges are rounded up to the next full minute.
Basic rates chart - Manitoba
Rates vary depending upon the distance between callers (local calls are not affected). Additional transaction charges may also apply.
| Rate Distance (Kilometers) | Rate per Minute or Fraction |
|---|---|
| 0-19 | 15¢ |
| 20-29 | 15¢ |
| 30-39 | 23¢ |
| 40-48 | 28¢ |
| 49-61 | 30¢ |
| 62-74 | 32¢ |
| 75-90 | 35¢ |
| 91-109 | 37¢ |
| 110-129 | 39¢ |
| 130-153 | 40¢ |
| 154-177 | 40¢ |
| 178-201 | 41¢ |
| 202-225 | 41¢ |
| 226-274 | 43¢ |
| 275-322 | 44¢ |
| 323-386 | 45¢ |
| 387-451 | 46¢ |
| 452-547 | 47¢ |
| 548-644 | 47¢ |
| Over 644 | 47¢ |
Please note:
- For service between calling areas in Manitoba a non-discounted set-up charge of 6¢ per call applies.
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50% discount rates apply:
- Monday to Saturday: 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- All day Sunday
Basic rates chart - Canada
Rates vary depending upon the distance between callers (local calls are not affected). Additional transaction charges may also apply.
| Rate Distance (Kilometers) | Rate per Minute or Fraction |
|---|---|
| 0-13 | 15¢ |
| 14-32 | 15¢ |
| 33-58 | 33¢ |
| 59-90 | 40¢ |
| 91-129 | 46¢ |
| 130-177 | 48¢ |
| 178-232 | 49¢ |
| 233-290 | 51¢ |
| 291-367 | 52¢ |
| 368-467 | 53¢ |
| 468-644 | 54¢ |
| 645-1094 | 55¢ |
| 1095-1931 | 56¢ |
| 1932-2696 | 58¢ |
| Over 2696 | 59¢ |
Please note:
- For service between calling areas in Canada (excluding the Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, and Northern BC) a minimum charge of 27¢ per call applies.
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60% discount rates apply:
- Monday to Friday: 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- All day Saturday and Sunday
Basic rates chart - NW Canada
Rates vary depending upon the distance between callers (local calls are not affected). Additional transaction charges may also apply.
| Rate Distance (Kilometers) | Rate per Minute or Fraction |
|---|---|
| 0-13 | 16¢ |
| 14-32 | 23¢ |
| 33-58 | 30¢ |
| 59-90 | 37¢ |
| 91-129 | 43¢ |
| 130-177 | 45¢ |
| 178-232 | 46¢ |
| 233-290 | 47¢ |
| 291-367 | 48¢ |
| 368-467 | 51¢ |
| 468-644 | 60¢ |
| 645-869 | 72¢ |
| 870-1094 | 72¢ |
| 1095-1481 | 86¢ |
| 1482-1931 | 86¢ |
| 1932-2334 | 97¢ |
| 2335-2696 | 97¢ |
| Over 2696 | $1.09 |
Please note:
- For service between calling areas in Manitoba and calling areas in the Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, and Northern BC a minimum charge of 27¢ per call applies.
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35% discount rates apply:
- Monday to Friday: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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60% discount rates apply:
- Daily 11 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Basic rates chart - United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii)
Rates vary depending upon the distance between callers (local calls are not affected). Additional transaction charges may also apply.
| Rate Distance (Kilometers) | Rate per Minute or Fraction |
|---|---|
| 0-8 | 15¢ |
| 9-18 | 15¢ |
| 19-30 | 31¢ |
| 31-50 | 36¢ |
| 51-80 | 40¢ |
| 81-110 | 43¢ |
| 111-140 | 46¢ |
| 141-180 | 48¢ |
| 181-220 | 48¢ |
| 221-270 | 52¢ |
| 271-345 | 54¢ |
| 346-430 | 56¢ |
| 431-630 | 56¢ |
| 631-900 | 57¢ |
| 901-1200 | 57¢ |
| 1201-1610 | 58¢ |
| 1611-2200 | 59¢ |
| Over 2200 | 59¢ |
Please note:
- For service between calling areas in Manitoba and calling areas in the United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) a minimum charge of 27¢ per call applies.
-
60% discount rates apply:
- Monday to Friday: 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- All day Saturday and Sunday
Basic rates chart - Alaska
Rates vary depending upon the distance between callers (local calls are not affected). Additional transaction charges may also apply.
| Rate Distance (Kilometers) | Rate per Minute or Fraction |
|---|---|
| 0-100 | 15¢ |
| 101-200 | 15¢ |
| 201-300 | 31¢ |
| 301-400 | 36¢ |
| 401-500 | 40¢ |
| 501-800 | 43¢ |
| 801-1200 | 46¢ |
| 1201-2000 | 48¢ |
| 2001-2800 | 50¢ |
| Over 2800 | 52¢ |
Please note:
- For service between calling areas in Manitoba and calling areas in Alaska a minimum charge of 27¢ per call applies.
-
35% discount rates apply:
- Monday to Friday: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
-
60% discount rates apply:
- Daily 11 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Basic rates chart - Hawaii
Rates vary depending upon the distance between callers (local calls are not affected). Additional transaction charges may also apply.
| Rate Distance (Kilometers) | Rate per Minute or Fraction |
|---|---|
| 0-2800 | 80¢ |
| 2801-3600 | $1.10 |
| Over 3601 | $1.30 |
Please note:
- For service between calling areas in Manitoba and calling areas in Hawaii a minimum charge of 27¢ per call applies.
-
35% discount rates apply:
- Monday to Friday: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
-
60% discount rates apply:
- Daily 11 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Basic rates chart - International
For International Outbound service visit: International Rates List (PDF 1.9 MB) .
A non-discounted transaction charge* applies in addition to the basic rate charge for each of the following call types:
Automated:
- Credit card: $1.40
Operator-assisted:
- Sent paid, third number: $6.50
- Person-to-Person: $8.50
*As of Oct 1, 2013 non-coin calls placed at MTS Millennium Payphones will be subject to premium transaction rates and per-minute rates. For information on these rates, please call (888) 476-0881.
Additional transaction charges
A non-discounted transaction charge* applies in addition to the basic rate charge for each of the following call types:
Automated:
- Credit card: $1.40
- Collect, third number: $2.00
- Sent Paid (from Pay Phones only): $1.50
Operator-assisted:
- Sent paid, third number: $3.00
- Collect: $3.00
- Person-to-Person: $4.25
*As of Oct 1, 2013 non-coin calls placed at MTS Millennium Payphones will be subject to premium transaction rates and Long Distance rates. For information on these rates, please call WiMacTel at (888) 476-0881.
Registered, certified hearing or speech-impaired discounts
Within Canada, registered or certified hearing- or speech-impaired customers are eligible for a 70% discount on the following types of calls:
- all calls within Canada that originate from and are billed to the residential service of a registered or certified hearing- or speech-impaired TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) user.
- all calls within Canada that are routed through or by a message relay centre or service.
- all calls within Canada billed to the calling card of a registered or certified hearing or speech-impaired customer.
- all calls within Canada that are made from dedicated lines used by registered or certified hearing- or speech-impaired TDD users at their place of work and billed to the employer.
- all calls within Canada made from a dedicated line leased by a business to offer TDD services to its customers.
Long distance use FAQs
What is included/not included in Bell MTS' Unlimited Long Distance plans?
- Included: Direct-dialed residential voice calls in Canada and to the U.S.
- Not Included: Chat or party lines, long distance calls made using 3-Way Calling, or multi-party conference calls may be restricted.
Are all types of calling included in unlimited long distance calling?
No. Unlimited long distance calling includes direct-dialed voice calls only. It does not include Calling Card, Internet, or data long distance minutes.
What are "direct-dialed" long distance calls?
Direct-dialed long distance calls are long distance calls you make without operator assistance.
Unlimited long distance includes calling to which countries?
When can I make calls that are considered unlimited?
Please refer to your plan for specific details about times for eligible unlimited long distance calling.
What could be considered excessive long distance calling?
Calls that are not for residential purposes could be considered excessive. Chat or party lines, long distance calls made using 3-Way Calling or multi-party conference calls may be considered excessive.
What could happen if I use the unlimited long distance calling excessively?
Bell MTS may immediately suspend, restrict, alter, or terminate all or part of any service provided to a customer or take other necessary protective measures, if it determines that a customer is using long distance excessively.