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Telephones In Cyprus
Public Pay-phones
As in most countries Cyprus has two types of public pay-phones:
- Coin-operated payphones accept coins of 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent denominations.
- Card-phones: Public phones accept Telecards - T3, T5 and T10 which can be purchased from post offices, kiosks, banks and other shops.
International Mobile Phone
If you're using an international mobile phone then the cheapest way to receive and make telephone calls when in Cyprus is by using a Cyprus SIM card.
ALL incoming calls are FREE regardless of where they originate.
You pay the local rate for local calls and use a mobile phone in Cyprus like you do at home.The SIM card is prepaid so there are no monthly fees and no need for a contract.
Just make sure that your phone is Sim Free and not locked by your current service provider. (Normally costs around £10 in England to unlock it).
Where to Buy
Can be purchased from kiosks, post offices, banks, electronic stores etc.
Which SIM card?
The following Cyprus SIM cards are cheap, easy to use and will save you a lot of money .
Activating Account
Your Cyprus SIM card will provide you with a local Cyprus mobile phone number which begins with 357. All you have to do is insert the SIM card into your GSM phone (when you're in Cyprus!), turn on the phone and of you go!
Top-Up Account
To add credit to your SIM card just purchase a recharge voucher from kiosks (periptero), tobacco shops, convenience stores, petrol stations or post offices.
How to make a call
To make an international call from your Cyprus mobile phone dial 00 (or +), followed by the country code, area code and phone number.
International Dialing Codes
Cyprus Hotels
Getting Around
Getting to Cyprus
Cheap flights to Cyprus
Attractions in Cyprus
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