Telephone The telecommunications system is excellent. UK phone numbers have two parts: area code and phone number. The area code is four or five digits and begins with a zero. Mobile phones have area codes that start with 07.

The red kiosks that once indicated a public phone are seldom seen. They have been replaced by hi-tech, stainless steel booths housed in a shatterproof glass cubicle.

Public phones generally accept both coins and pre-paid cards, which may be purchased at news agents, stationers, or other shops. Some public phones that accept pre-paid cards also accept credit cards. Mobile phones are quite common and use GSM technology. It is relatively simple to rent a mobile phone.

Country Code: 44

City Codes: How to Call Abroad

To Make a Call:

• International: Dial 00 (048 in Northern Ireland), followed by the country code, area code, and telephone number.
• Regional: Dial 0, followed by the area code and telephone number.

Internet The Internet is easily accessible in the UK. Cyber cafes can be found in most towns and urban areas. Some offer wireless connection.

Free Internet access is available at most public libraries.