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 (US$0.17 aprox.). To call cecular phones $200 pesos
(US $0.34 aprox.).
International
Telephone Calls.
Chile
has one of the most modern telecommunications networks in the
world. This system has been completely digitised 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 solicit
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 Cybercafes in the
city.