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Find out how to get your new home connected to the Internet and landline and mobile telephone services in Denmark...
Denmark's country code is +45. Danish telephone numbers have eight digits and there are no specific area codes. Public telephone boxes are available and can be operated either with coins or with a pre-paid card, which can be bought in any newsagent or post office.
Landline Telephones
Setting up a landline or getting an old one activated requires a civil registration number or CPR number. The Danish national provider Tele-Denmark Communications (TDC) manages the network, but there are also other providers, offering various packages combining telephone with cable TV and Broadband. A telephone connection cannot be arranged from abroad.The necessary documents are:
- Passport or photo ID
- CPR number
- At banks or post offices – a fee of DKK 10.00-15.00 is charged for each account
- PBS Betalingsservice – is a direct debit service operated by banks.
Mobile Telephones
There are various mobile telephone providers, and it is advisable to compare prices before making a choice. The main mobile telephone companies have shops located in central areas.Tele-Denmark Communications (TDC) is one of the main suppliers of mobile phone subscriptions.
Other mobile telephone companies in Denmark include the following (most of the websites are in Danish only):
Pre-paid SIM cards and contracts are the two options for mobile telephones in Denmark.Pre-paid SIM cards and top-ups can be purchased in tobacco kiosks. Pre-paid cards are also available in some supermarkets and petrol stations. It is only possible to pre-order a pay-as-you-go SIM card online with a Danish address and a CPR number. Most companies offer pay-as-you-go SIM cards, often with attractive deals on international calls.
Most contracts tend to be for a fixed period of time, so this might not be the best option when staying in Denmark for a couple of months only; six months is the shortest contract available. The benefits of a contract are:
- Lower call rates
- Better deals on new phones
- Many companies offer Internet as part of a package deal