call collect

In Italian, 'chiamata a carico' refers to a type of phone call in which the recipient of the call, rather than the caller, is responsible for paying the charges associated with the call. This term is commonly used in telecommunications and is similar to its usage in English, where 'call collect' indicates that the person receiving the call will cover the cost.

Example sentences using: chiamata a carico

Posso fare una chiamata a carico per questo numero?

Can I make a collect call to this number?

This phrase is used to inquire if it is possible to place a phone call that will be billed to the recipient.

Volevo sapere se puoi ricevere una chiamata a carico.

I wanted to know if you can receive a collect call.

This sentence asks if the person can accept a call that will have its charges billed to them instead of the caller.

Mi serve una scheda telefonica per fare una chiamata a carico.

I need a phone card to make a collect call.

This example illustrates the need for a specific type of phone service or card to facilitate making a collect call.