Telecommunications Abroad

An unpleasant surprise on your day of departure can be your phone tab. Here's a few tips to keep your telecommunications bill down.

Many hotels attach enormous surcharges to phone calls, especially long distance calls, when placed from the room. Making use of your calling card or a public phone can save substantially. Or, you can pre-arrange times for your family or office to call you. Keep in mind that sending and receiving faxes can also be quite costly. Express mail of less urgent documents may be more economical. E-mail can also be used to cut costs dramatically.