Communications
Local
Telephone Calls: There is a wide distribution of public telephones
in the city, for which it is wise to buy telephone calling cards or
to have on hand coins of $100 pesos. To call cellular phones $200 pesos.
National long distance calls $200 pesos per minute.
International
Telephone Calls: Chile has one of the most modern telecommunications
networks in the world. This system has been completely digitized for several
years.
From Chile, international phone calls are cheap and the service efficient.
All of the downtown malls have calling centers where one may obtain information
about telephone services; make phone calls, including collect calls; purchase
prepaid calling cards; and select a carrier.
Cellular
Phones: Cellular telephones are used extensively and can be rented.
You may request information about this service in your hotel.
Internet:
Chile has very developed communications services. Some hotels offer these
services in their business centers. Also one may check email accounts
or surf the Internet from any of many Cyber cafes in the city.
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