Telecommunications

International Telephone Calls: The standard way to make a direct international calls is Dial 002 + country code + district code + phone number. For operator-assisted international calls, please dial 100. Direct dialing is available from those public phones with a yellow label attached. Domestic Long Distance Calls: These may be made on private phones or all public phones directly. Calls made in different area code are charged as long-distance calls. Local telephone calls: The rate is NT$1 for one minute. Calls are automatically cut off after 2 minutes. The area code should not be dialed for calls within the same area. Facsimile: 24-hour facsimile service is provided at the CHT (Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.) main office for transmission of documents or pictures within Taiwan or overseas. International hotels and many convenience stores also provide this service.