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Telephone ServicesHistorically, fixed-line telephony in Cyprus is a monopoly of Cyta, an independent (but, currently, government-owned) company. However, PrimeTel has joined the market with packages for home and business usage. Cyta services include: the supply of land-lines, mobile phones (on monthly payment contracts and pay as you go), data transmission, telegraph transmission, maritime, TV transmission and reception, private leased circuits, audio text, video conferencing, ISDN, DSL, Internet and ATM/Frame Relay. PrimeTel services include: land-line telephone, Internet (and broadband), Digital TV. There are three residential packages (see www.primehome.com) and services specifically for businesses (see www.prime-tel.com). Getting a land line connected:
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ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)ISDN is a system where a digital (rather than analogue) line transmits voice and data. Two options are available:
Public TelephonesCyta public phones are in all towns, villages, ports and airports. There are three types of public telephones, Coinphones, Outdoor cardphones and indoor cardphones. All public phones can be used for local and international calls. Cardphones accept payment by Telecards, which are available in various denominations. They can be bought at banks, post offices, souvenir shops, kiosks and Cyta service centres. Prepaid Calling CardsCyta COMMcard, is a prepaid calling card. You can call from any mobile or fixed phone and the call is charged to the card, not the telephone "line". Mobile/Cellular Telephone ServicesMobile cellular telephones are available from Cyta and MTN Cyprus. There are no roaming agreements with the northern part of Cyprus; Cyprus mobile phones do not work there, however a cellular handset from another country works on both sides of the island. Cyta MobilePackages:
Cyta mobile offers pre-paid services under their soeasy scheme. You buy a number which includes a certain amount of call credit. The number is valid for three months, during which period you top up your account with a pre-paid card. Numbers are available from kiosks or any of the many outlets. MTN CyprusMTN Cyprus provides services for mobile cellular phones, Blackberry and 3G.
Internet ConnectionCytaNET is the largest Internet service provider in Cyprus; CyprusBroadband.net also provides Internet. CytaNETCytaNET services include: Internet connection, WAP services, ISDN (64kbps and 128kbps) and ADSL (640kbps) for home users. To order a CytaNET Internet connection, you have to be a Cyta fixed line customer. Cytanet for All is a subscription-free Internet connection service.
Broadband TVmiVision TV through a telephone line, via a Set-Top Box to your TV. Further Information
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