Telephone
Local Calls: From a pay telephone calls can be dialed directly by inserting the necessary number of coins. Coins are not needed for emergency calls (dial 911) , 800, charge calls, or directory assistance (411) calls. Other local calls cost 35 cents in exact change and can be paid for with a combination of quarters (25 cents), nickels (5 cents) and dimes (10 cents). You may also charge local calls to a calling card or a credit card.

International Calls: International call can be made from a pay telephone by inserting the necessary number of coins. Press 011 + country code + city codes, press "00" for international operator assistance. The call is free. International calling cards, charge cards, and debit cards also can be used to make international calls. The front of each pay telephone should state the carrier and method of payment available at that particular station.

To place collect, calling card and person-to-person calls, press 01 + country code + city code + telephone number.

Hotel Calls: When calling from a hotel room, carefully read all instructions that apply to telephone calls or contact the hotel operator to ascertain charges that may apply. Hotels charge for local calls and for long distance calls. Often it is a percentage of the cost of the call and can be quite expensive.

When calling from some business or store telephones, it is necessary to access an outside line before dialing the number, Press 9.

Hearing or Speech Impaired: Customers can call the Georgia Relay Center at 1-800-255-0056 (TDD only) or 1-800-255-0135 (Voice) for special assistance.

Provided by: Augusta Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau