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In addition for your architecture and in addition to the re:Post Agent (AI answer):
Since native DID/Toll-free support for Croatia "is limited" and UIFN has strict requirements (5-country minimum), as far as I have heard from another organization in Croatia, they use a BYOC (Bring Your Own Carrier) approach:
- Third-Party SIP Provider: Use a provider that offers Croatian DIDs/Toll-free numbers with full local network coverage (not just T-Mobile).
- Forwarding/SIP Trunking: You can route these calls into Amazon Connect using an Amazon Chime SDK Voice Connector. This allows you to "bring" your Croatian numbers into the Connect ecosystem via SIP.
- Check Portability: While the documentation says you can't "assign" existing numbers easily, you can often port them if you go through a manual AWS Support request (Service Quota/Telephony), though this is country-dependent and often fails for Croatia.
What I would check: Look into Partner Telephony or BYOC via a SIP interface. I guess it's the only way to ensure 100% reachability across all Croatian networks (A1 Hrvatska, Telemach ...) without the UIFN limitations.
Based on the available information, you are correct that options for inbound voice channels in Croatia are limited. Amazon Connect does support the Universal International Freephone Number (UIFN) service, which can be enabled for Croatia among other countries. However, you would need to enable UIFNs in a minimum of 5 countries, as Amazon Connect requires UIFNs to be activated across multiple countries rather than just one.
The UIFN service provides an inbound-only freephone number that allows toll-free calling from international locations to your contact center. To request a UIFN that includes Croatia, you would need to create an AWS Support case specifying the desired countries (including Croatia), your associated Amazon Connect instances, and provide any required ID verification for the countries you select.
It's worth noting that while Amazon Connect provides local and toll-free numbers in many regions where the service is supported, and offers telephony capabilities for more than 110 countries worldwide, the specific availability of direct dial or toll-free numbers varies by country. For the most current information about telephony capabilities specifically for Croatia, including any updates to available number types or network coverage, I recommend consulting the Amazon Connect Telecoms Country Coverage Guide or contacting AWS Support directly to discuss your specific requirements for the Croatian market.
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Amazon Connect support of the inbound only UIFN service - Amazon Connect
Scenario and deployment approaches in Amazon Connect - Amazon Connect
Amazon Connect feature overview - Amazon Connect
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