Communications - English version - Santiago de Chile

Communications


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The company in charge of postal service in the country is Correos de Chile. Post offices are open weekdays from 9 AM to 6 PM, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m..
Mail delivery is quite safe and serious, though usually somewhat slower. For example, sending a letter from Chile to the United States by mail, it takes approximately 2 to 3 weeks.
For a little more money, you may certify the cards to ensure that the recipient receives them. There is also the parcel service, which lets you send parcels up to 30 kilos.
Fax - Telex - Telegraph
In Chile, several companies provide these services, some of them are Entel, Telefonica, VTR, Telex-Chile. These communication systems are well advanced and their prices are affordable.
Local Communications
A vast network of payphones is distributed in the city, so it is advisable to buy a card or have on hand $ 100 coins.
International Communications
From Chile, international calls are cheap and efficient service. Multicarrier dialing service is available from almost any phone. All malls have a call center where you can obtain information, make collect calls and buy prepaid cards.
For international calls using a carrier-specific:




Company
Number to dial

ENTEL
123 0 Country Area Number

Telefonica
188 0 Country Area Number

VTR
120 0 Country Area Number

Bell South
181 0 Country Area Number

Chilesat
171 0 Country Area Number

Carrier 155
155 0 Country Area Number

Manquehue LD
122 0 Country Area Number

Micarrier
154 0 Country Area Number

Transam Communications
113 0 Country Area Number

Globus 120/1200
120 0 Country Area Number

CNT carrier
121 0 Country Area Number
Cellular Telephony
There are many cell phone companies such as Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson and others. Cell phones are the extensive use and can be easily rented. Ask for information at your hotel or check the yellow pages.
Internet
Chile has data communication services are well developed. You can review the e-mail or surf the Internet from a cybercafe in the city. Some hotels offer these services in their business centers.