Communications
The international access code for Germany is +49.
The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g.
0044 for the United Kingdom). The city code for Berlin is (0)30.
Note that telephone numbers in Germany can range from four to nine
digits. There are surcharges on international calls made from
hotels; it is often cheaper to use public telephone boxes in post
offices, which use phone cards. The local mobile phone operators
use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most
international operators. Internet cafes are available in the main
towns.
