Local and international telephone calls can be made from hotel rooms, and credit and charge cards are normally accepted. Telex facilities, as well as facsimile machines, are also available at most hotels.

Maltacom provides a 24-hour international telephone, telex and facsimile service at its St George's Branch. A similar service is available from the Valletta Branch in South Street. However, the service is only available during office hours and from Mondays to Saturdays. The services of overseas telephone calls, telex and facsimile, are available from Maltacom's Branch Offices at Bisazza Street and Plaza Shopping Complex in Sliema, Malta International Airport, at Qawra and at St Paul's Bay. These Branch Offices are open daily between 8.00 am and 10.30 pm.

There are 520 card phones in Malta and Gozo in the streets, public areas, Malta International Airport, Maltacom branches and tourist frequented areas. At least one card phone in each village of Malta and Gozo is available. Phone cards are on sale from Maltacom Branches, Mid Med Bank branches, Post Office branches and over 400 other retail outlets, which display the Telecard sign.

Important telephone numbers:

• 00      International Direct Dialling Access Code from Malta
• 356    Malta Country Code
  
  
• 191    Police
• 196    Ambulance
• 199    Fire
  
  
• 150    Star Services
• 133    Telephone Faults
• 190    Directory Enquiries
• 194    Overseas Operator
• 195    Time check
  
  
• 153    Government Information Service
• 179    Support line for abused children & adults
  
  
• 244371    AFM Helicopter Section
• 238797    AFM Patrol Boat Section
• 247858    Price Control