Telecom and Telefónica are the main phone systems. Use a locutorio, or long distance office to place a call or the public phones for local calls.
Difficulty Level: average Time Required: 5 to 20 minutes
Here's How:
- Argentina international country code is 54
- Place a collect call to North America or Europe from a locutorio
- Public phones use tokens called fichas or cospeles
- Tokens are available from kiosks or telephone offices
- Magnetic debit cards, called targetas, are available in values of
25, 50, 100 and 150 fichas
Tips:
- Make sure you can use your credit card in a locutorio as some won't accept the card.
- Rates are very high with little discount for weekend or evening hours.
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