You know you've graduated to "local" status when you have some semblance of an idea of how to make a phone call. While it would be a seemingly simple task, Mexico has managed to make it infinitely confusing!! So, here's a cheat sheet. Print it out and put it on the fridge ;)
The important thing to know when making a call is whether the number you are calling is a landline or a cell phone. This will dicate the way that you dial the number. Note: There is one caveat to really throw a wrench in the deal -- If it is a NEXTEL cell phone number you are dialing, you will treat the number as if it is landline, NOT a cell phone.
Landline to a Local Landline Number:
Dial the 7 digit phone number
Landline to a Local Cellular Number:
044 + Area Code + 7 Digit Number
Landline to a Long Distance Cellular Number:
045 + Area Code + 7 Digit Number
Landline to a Long Distance Landline Number (in Mexico):
01 + Area Code + 7 Digit Number
Landline to a Long Distance Landline Number (in USA/Canada):
001 + Area Code + 7 Digit Number
Cell Phone to a Local Landline Number:
Dial the 7 digit phone number
Cell Phone to a Local Cellular Number:
044 + Area Code + 7 Digit Number
Cell Phone to a Long Distance Cellular Number:
045 + Area Code + 7 Digit Number
Cell Phone to a Long Distance Landline Number (in Mexico):
01 + Area Code + 7 Digit Number
Cell Phone to a Long Distance Landline Number (in USA or Canada):
001 + Area Code + 7 Digit Number
USA or Canada to a Cell Phone:
011 + 52 + 1 + Area Code + 7 Digit Number
~ MISCELLANEOUS INFO ~
Area Codes:
998 Cancun to Puerto Morelos
984 Playa del Carmen to Tulum
987 Cozumel
999 Merida
International Calls:
00 + Country Code + Area Code + Number
Country Codes:
1 USA & Canada
44 Great Britain
39 Italy
49 Germany
33 France
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