Useful Facts
Communications
Mailing System
The company in charge of the postal service is Correos de Chile, company that offers safe mailing service.
Fax and Telegraph
In Chile, several companies offer fax, telex and telegraph services; some of them are ENTEL, Telefónica, VTR and Télex-Chile. These communication systems are very advanced, and their prices reasonable.
Local phone calls
There are many phone booths throughout the city, so it is useful to buy phone cards or keep CH$100 pesos coins. Calling from the hotel room often has a surcharge depending on the Hotel.
International phone calls
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Portador Discado |
Carrier |
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ENTEL
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123 + 0 + Country code + Area code + Number |
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Telefónica
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188 + 0 + Country code + Area code + Number |
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VTR
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120 + 0 + Country code + Area code + Number |
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Carrier 155
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155 + 0 + Country code + Area code + Number |
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Manquehue LD
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122 + 0 + Country code + Area code + Number |
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Micarrier
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154 + 0 + Country code + Area code + Number |
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Transam Comunicaciones
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113 + 0 + Country code + Area code + Number |
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Globus 120/1200
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120 + 0 + Country code + Area code + Number |
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CNT carrier
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121 + 0 + Country code + Area code + Number |
Cellular Phones
Cellular phones are widely used and can be easily rented. Ask for information at the hotel front desk.
Internet
Chile has well developed data communications services. The e-mail and Internet are widely spread. Some hotels offer such services in their business centers. You can also check your e-mail and surf the Net in several Cyber cafes throughout the city. |
