50
S e r v i ce s
(less than 50 g) costs 1.00? regardless of the
destination.
9.3 Telephones
There are no public payphones in Finland.
Instead, almost everyone has a mobile phone.
Mobile Phones
The major operators in Finland are
Sonera,
Elisa,
Saunalahti
and
DNA
. The operators' tariffs, service
fees and campaign offers may vary significantly,
so it is advisable to just ask around at the different
operator offices. For more information ask any
shop selling mobile phones.
For exchange students, the easiest and most
reasonable option is to get a pre-paid connection.
These pre-paid connections can be bought in any
R-Kioski
and in the operator specific shops. These
do not require deposits or any official documents.
International Calls
If both you and the recipient have access to a
computer connected to the internet, then
Skype
(
and similar programs are
excellent options for making international voice
calls for free.
With fixed or mobile phones, you can make direct
calls to most countries from Finland. For a list of
countries, codes and charges, please check the
telephone directory.
Number Inquiries
There are two service numbers for national
number inquiries:
118
(Prices depend on service provider, see
for further information in Finnish).
020202
-Service (
There is only one service number for international
number inquiries:
020208
(4.01?/min + local call charge).
9.4. Internet connection
Once you have your username and password for
the computer services offered by the university
you can use the WiFi available on campus
(SparkNet and Eduroam). There are also other
places where you can get internet access for free
or for a low cost:
Åbo
.
Luckan
Auragatan 1 B. Open Mon, Tue,
Thu and Fri 11.00-17.00, Wed 11.00-19.00,
.
Cyber Café,
Tavastgatan 12, Eriksgatan 15
(In Hansa shopping centre, 1
st
floor) and
at Mariegatan 2, Open Mon-Fri 9.00-21.00,
Sat-Sun 10.00-21.00.
.
Åbo City Library
Slottsgatan 2, the internet
can be used free of charge. For longer
sessions you need to book in advance.
A library card is required to make the
booking. Please see
>
Using the library, for more information.
Vasa
.
Galleria Wasa
, Vasaesplanaden 17. Open
Mon-Fri 10.00-17.30, Sat 10.00-14.00
.
Vasa City Library
, Biblioteksgatan 13. Open
.
McDonald's
, Hovrättsesplanaden. Open
Mon, Tue, Thu 10.00-22.00, Wed, Fri, Sat
10.00-05.00, Sun 11.00-22.00
9.5 Eating and Drinking
In Finland, eating out is fairly expensive. Some
restaurants serve lunch on weekdays for 7-10
euros. However, students can get much cheaper
lunches at the student restaurants on campus.
In the city centre of Åbo and Vasa (and along the
river Aura in Åbo) there are many nice restaurants,
some of which also serve lunches (around 7-10
euros). There are also several cafés that offer
coffees, cakes, sandwiches and sometimes salads.
For tips about cafés and restaurants, visit the
tourist information offices or have a look at their
websites (
and
.
, or talk to some of the local students. They
may have some good advice! If you're in Åbo,
don't miss the river boats that lie mostly on the
east side of the riverbank between the bridges
Aurabron (Auransilta) and Kvarnbron (Myllysilta).
Some of them offer food whereas others function
as bars.
