telephoning home

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Mary Ann

Guest
Last year we went to Cancun and found that calling the states even with a US calling card could be very expensive. What's the best way to telephone from the Dominican Republic? Thanks
 
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thomas

Guest
For a few calls to check in, go to a local Codotel place and use their phones. I called NYC for about 6-8 cents per minute. I know some people buy calling cards but I don't know what the per minute cost is for those. Don't expect to use a 1-800 calling card from outside the DR.
 
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Mary Ann

Guest
Thanks, but what is Codotel and where will I be able to find one. Where staying at the Allegro at Bavaro Beach.
 
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DR One

Guest
Codetel and Tricom calling cards are available at many hotel gift shops and shops all around the country. Codetel and Tricom are telecommunications companies.
 
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Burmell

Guest
What ever you do, do NOT use your personal calling card unless you want your next bill to be about $1,000. It seens that they copy and sell your card number. At least seven to eight years ago this was happening frequently.