Communications
The international access code for Hungary is +36.
The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code
(e.g., 0044 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are in use,
e.g., (0)1 for Budapest. There are often high surcharges on calls
made from hotels; it is cheaper to use public telephone boxes or
calling cards. Local directory assistance is available by dialling
198, and international directory assistance is 199; callers may
have to hold for a few moments, but English-speaking operators are
available. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and
have roaming agreements with most international operators. Internet
cafes are available in the main towns.
