Public Phones

Never there when you need one, and then rarely in operating order. Still if you don't have a phone and need to contact someone, this may be your only option. Phones can be found at the train station and post offices, otherwise it's a scavenger hunt. In order to use them, public phone cards with the required electronic chip in them can be purchased at most kiosks by uttering the words, "Proszę kartę telefoniczną." Public phone cards run out of credit very quickly if calling to a cell phone, so if you intend to make multiple calls, make sure you buy one with enough credit. For cheap international calls there are many different calling cards available, the most popular being Telegrosik (available at most kiosks, gas stations, supermarkets and post offices) and Telerabat (available at Kolporter kiosks and the post office).