Czech Republic Guide: Telephone & Internet

For most people arriving in a new country, keeping connected with a phone or mobile is a high priority. Be careful about using roaming with your foreign mobile - it can get very expensive quickly! Our guide is packed with information on telecom providers, tariffs and tips on saving money on international calls.

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  Phone calls

  Dialing codes & public phones

  After the break-up of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the country code 42 was used by both countries for another four years and changed eventually to 420 for the Czech Republic, and 421 for Slovakia.

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  Phone lines

  Fixed phone providers and fees

  Since the privatisation of the Czech telecom market, active competition has led to a general decrease in prices. Though many Czechs prefer to have a cell phone rather than a fixed line, a fixed line can still be valuable as it is relatively cheap and is usually needed for high speed internet access.

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  Mobile phones

  Cell phone services in the Czech Republic

  The Czech mobile network uses GSM 900/1800 standards and is widely available. There are three main providers: Telefónica O2, Vodafone and T-Mobile. They all offer different price plans, information about which can be found on their websites.

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  Internet

  How to get internet access in the Czech Republic

  There is a large range of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the Czech Republic. As the network is modernised high speed connections become increasingly widespread, including wireless connections.

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