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Like many of its neighbors , Slovakia's telecommunications system has improved over the years , becoming more modern and more reliable . Rapid growth in the mobile cellular sector has also occurred . According to IndexMundi.com , three operators provide cellular services in Slovakia . In July 2000 , Slovak Telecom Inc. ( now known as T-com ) was privatized with 51 percent ownership by Deutsche Telecom AG and 49 percent remaining under the Slovak government's control . Competitors include : Orange , UPC , SWAN , Dial Telecom , and many others . The number of mobile subscribers outnumbers landline users with over 5.7 million mobile users compared to just over 994,000 landline users . Three international exchanges facilitate international calling from Slovakia . While it 's easy enough to dial an international phone number from Slovakia , using national networks is n't the only choice available . Many Slovakians use international calling cards , VoIP systems , and even international conference calling plans to stay connected with their friends , family members , and colleagues located outside of the country . Each options has its own pros and cons . For example , while calling cards often have cheap rates , they are also clumsy to use . Sound quality is often questionable . Sound quality is also an issue with some VoIP calling options as dropouts and echo noises are common . Some international conference calling plans have minimum fees which may or may not be worthwhile . Fortunately , pay as you go plans are also available . If you need to call other countries from Slovakia , a pay as you go international conference call using a traditional telephone network is a high quality , low expense choice . Though they are designed for conference calls , you can invite just one or two callers if desired . Several tools such as MP3 call recording and moderator dial out add to the appeal of using an international conference call as an alternative to expensive international long distance calls from Slovakia . International Conference Call Features