For all local and long distance calls, a phone card must be purchased, available at convenience stores, newsstands, hotels, travel agencies and airports, among others. To dial, follow these steps:
Long distance calls
To dial within Mexico: 01 + area code + number
To dial a local cell phone: 044 + area code + number
To dial a non local cell phone: 045 + area code + number
To dial the U.S. and Canada: 001 + area code + number
To dial abroad: 00 + country code + city code + number
Assisted long distance calls with operator assistance: within Mexico dial 020, international line 090:
For local information (bilingual operator): 040