If you need to call from our country to Latvia, it is not difficult to do. It is enough to know the codes (prefixes) of the country and locality, as well as the procedure for accessing an international line. From our article you will learn how to reach the desired subscribers living in Latvia.
How to call fixed numbers
When you need to call from Russia to Latvia from a landline phone to a landline, the dialing sequence should be:
- intercity code (8);
- then wait for the beep and dial the international code (10);
- prefix of Latvia (371);
- prefix of town or city;
- phone number.
So, a call from Russia to a landline phone in Liepaja (prefix 34):
8-beep-10-371-34-(the number itself).
How to call Latvian cell phones
How to call Latvia from landline to mobile directly? To do this, follow the following sequence:
- intercity exit (8);
- afterbeep - access to international communication (10);
- country prefix "371";
- mobile operator code;
- mobile number.
For example (call to Tele2 client):
8-beep-10-371-296 - (subscriber number).
Some features of access to international telephony
On modern Russian digital exchanges, you do not need to wait for a beep after dialing "8", you can immediately dial "810", and then in the same order (country and locality codes, then the subscriber's number).
To select an international telecom operator in manual mode, you must first dial "8", wait for a beep, then - the number of the operator, then - the same order.
The following international operators are currently operating in our country:
- Rostelecom (RT) - code 10.
- Interregional TransitTelecom (MTT) - code 58.
- Company "TransTeleCom" (TTK) - code 57.
- MTS - code 28.
- VympelCom - code 56.
Mobile communications in Latvia
The cost of communication services in Latvia is not very high, therefore, while in this country, it is more profitable to use the services of local communication operators than roaming.
There are three main mobile operators in Latvia - the Swedish Tele2, widely known in Russia, and two local operators - LMT and Bite.
Quality communication with all service providers, buying a SIM card will cost 1-2 euros, depending on the tariff plan.
