For assistance with direct-dialled calls, dial 112. The telecommunications sector has recently been opened up to competition from the private sector and as a result, there are at least five companies offering cellular phone service in Cebu. At present, it is not possible to rent a cellular phone for a short period of time. Pagers are widely used in the Metropolitan Cebu area also. Flag down for an air conditioned taxi is 20 Pesos plus 1 peso per km travelled.
Taxis are abundant in the urban areas.
For journeys to the province, there are buses which depart from a number of terminals situated in Cebu city. These buses are relatively cheap considering the travel distance. The downside is that they are usually overloaded, hot, and challenging for the visitor accustomed to comfortable transportation. Safety is not always a primary consideration. Cebu boasts extensive air and sea connections to other Philippine islands.