Phones in Spain & Mobiles
The phones in Spain are modern and easy to use and if you’re phoning from the UK the code to use is 0034.
When you dial Spain from the UK omit the first 0 of the number you are phoning and then add the rest of the number.
The ringing tone is long and if the line is engaged/busy then the tone will be short and much quicker.
The Spanish telephone system is called Telefònica and most public phones display instructions in several languages including English.
Public telephones are called cabinas.
Tips on Saving Money …
- Making international calls is expensive and you can cut down on costs by making calls after midnight until 8.00am in the morning.
- Another way of saving money is to use a pre-paid telephone calling card (tarjeta prepagada) with amounts starting from 5 euros
- These cards can be used in a public pay phone or with a mobile (even a fixed land line) and can be bought at kiosks, call centers and at some supermarkets.
Mobile phones have become an essential part of our lives and with many mobiles you just top up before you go and pay as you talk.
Be sure to read the guide that comes with your mobile (or check online) as this will tell you if your phone is compatible with the local network of the country you’re visiting.
Using Mobiles in Valencia
- Just switch on your phone and it will search for the local network.
- If all is OK you’ll get a welcoming sign saying something like… ‘Welcome to Movie Star’.
We found that using a mobile in Valencia is very expensive so the best thing to do is either use the local pay phones, which are everywhere, or a Spanish SIM card.
Spanish SIM Card
If your phone is unlocked you can use one of the local SIM cards which offer cheap tariffs.
Most hotels now have free wifi but if not there are many cafes which offer free wifi.
You can always phone for free with SKYPE.com but only to other skype users
A final point worth noting is that when answering the phone in Spain you usually say “digame” which translates to “say to me”, “tell me”, “talk to me” or “speak to me” in Spanish.
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