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Tourist Trap: Be aware when calling overseas!!
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  • Updated by Birsen on May 26, 2008
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  • Spanish phones are very, very expensive when calling overseas. After spending in phone booths a lot of Euros, i learnt my lesson!

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    Alternative: A friend gave me a number that he uses and he gets much cheaper rates.

    I call through this number which is 902 99 53 01, from any land line or phone booth, and all i pay is just 4 cents a minute at nights and weekends, or 6 cents at daytime. It is also so easy to use, i have been using it for 4 months now. highly recommended!!!

    I've used it to call the US, UK, France, Italy and some other places where i have friends. I think they have more than 60 countries, so chances are yours will be listed.

    When you dial the number, 902 99 53 01, and then get the operator, just press 1, and 00 plus your country code and your friends number. Believe is worth it! I think you can use it form a mobile phone also with rates around 20 cents a minute or something like that.

    if you want details or list of countries the page is www.iCallCheap.com in English and www.TelefonoBarato.com in Spanish. just check it out, you'll thank me :)

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    Comments for Birsen about Madrid
    Maria_75 Tue Sep 11, 2007 15:26 UTC
     I cant wait to see you guys in Madrid next week! =D
    scottishvisitor Tue Apr 4, 2006 21:55 UTC
     Great info on Madrid - especially liked your helpful tip on phone calls!! It is a wonderful city - but as you say - no sea!!
    willy_wonka Mon Jun 27, 2005 01:36 UTC
     very helpful tips here birsen, and your photos are great too. spain is definitely a must see for me one day soon! cheers :-)
    Redang Mon May 16, 2005 17:58 UTC
     Me agrada saber que te gust´r mucho Madrid; tus páginas son muy buenas
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