German is spoken around the Austrian border. English, German and French are also spoken in the biggest cities and in tourism and business circles. Full IDD service available. Telephone kiosks now only accept phonecards, which can be purchased at post offices, tobacconists and certain newsagents. Roaming agreements in operation.
Some hotels have facilities.
Public access is available in Internet Corner Kiosks operated by Telecom Italia. Kiosks have been installed at airports, major hotels and in other public places. Access costs L200 per minute, and phonecards can be used. There are also cybercaf s in all main towns. Both internal and overseas telegrams may be dictated over the telephone.