Telecommunications in Cyprus are provided by the
Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA), which is a Corporate Body
responsible for the provision of telecommunication services both
nationally and internationally. Services provided include telephony,
telefax, data transmission (packet switching), mobile telephony
(NMT900 and GSM), paging, telex, telegraphy, maritime, TV transmission
/ reception, private leased circuits, audiotex, video conferencing,
ISDN, FR/ATM and Internet.
MOBILE TELEPHONY (GSM 900/1800)
Travellers may use their GSM phones while in Cyprus, provided that
a Roaming Agreement has been signed between CYTA and their service
provider. Roaming Agreements have been signed with 169 service
providers from 79 countries worldwide.
Updated information regarding
the service may be obtained by calling CYTA's Customer Services
Department at 132.