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TELEPHONE NUMBERS : EMERGENCY
Police : 101 MOBILE PHONEThere are 3 main mobile phone networks in Belgium, all of them accessible with monthly subscription or pay-as-you-go systems. Proximus [http://www.proximus.be], leader on the market and joint branch of the Belgian phone company Belgacom, and Vodafone. It offers several solutions: from proxitime (small usage) to proxipro (intensive usage) and Pay&go cards. Mobistar [http://www.mobistar.be], linked to the Orange group. It offers monthly subscription solutions and pre-paid cards (Tempo). Base [http://www.base.be] offers simple fares and does not make any difference between subscribers (Postpaid) and card users (Prepaid).
TELEPHONESThe main international operators have free call-in numbers in Belgium.
International calling is possible from most of the Belgian street phone
booths. CREDIT CARDSCredit cards are accepted in numerous stores, boutiques, restaurants,
car hire firms, etc. ELECTRICITYCurrent is A.C. 220 volts 50 cycles POSTAL SERVICEOpening Hours : 9 AM to 12 AM and 2 PM to 5 PM BANK SERVICEOpening Hours : Monday to Friday 9 AM to 3 PM (some close for an hour at lunch time) TIPS, VAT, TAXESIn Belgium prices are quoted "all inclusive". No additional tipping necessary. If you like the service, you can leave tip. CURRENCYSince 1 January 2002 the official currency is the EURO (€). In case you should come across prices that are still indicated in Belgian Francs, the conversion rate is : 1 Euro = 40.3399 BEF. LUGGAGE LOCKERSThese lockers are available in most train stations. If you wish to leave your luggage for more than a few days, it is advisable to do so at a baggage check room in a railway station. |