Area Codes. There are two local area codes for Cagayan de Oro. This depends on the Phone carrier. Phone carriers Philcom, Cruztelco, Italtel and Sotelco use local area code number 88 These local phone numbers start with numbers 8, 2, or 3. Example: (88) 8561234; (88) 2311234; (88) 3501234

Phone carrier MisOrTel (Government owned) use local area code number 8822. The local phone number starts with number 7. Example: (8822) 721234; (8822) 734567.

The Philippine country code is 63 and the international access code is 00. If you want to contact phone numbers 8561234 and 721234 from abroad, you dial the following, except for countries enumerated below:

(00) (63) (88) 8561234
(00) (63) (8822) 721234

For the following countries, instead of using 00, use the following international access codes: US and Canada (011), Australia (0011), Japan (010), Russia (810), Singapore, South Korea and Hong Kong (001), Taiwan (002).

Check timeanddate.comfor correct dialing instructions or codes. Just change the Manila local area code with that of Cagayan de Oro (88 or 8822).

If you want to call long distance to Cagayan de Oro from anywhere within the Philippines, dial National Access Code (0), then Cagayan de Oro Area Code and the Phone number:

(0) (88) 8561234
(0) (8822) 721234

Mobile-Cellular. In the Philippines, the G.S.M. mobile system is used by almost all mobile carriers. Cagayan de Oro has an extensive mobile service coverage. It is served by the following mobile carriers:

	GLOBE TelecomOffices in Limketkai Mall and SM City		TOUCH MOBILE - (Globe subsidiary)
	SMART CommunicationOffices in Limketkai Mall and SM City ADDICT MOBILE - (Smart subsidiary)
	SUN CellularOffice in Robinsons Mall		TALK'N TEXT - (Smart subsidiary)
	EXPRESS TELECOM(ExTelcom - Analog service). Authorized dealer is Graphic All-In Store.

Prepaid mobile phone lines and prepaid cards are readily available. You can buy these at shopping centers or the nearest mobile shops. No papers or documents needed.

Just recently, Globe Telecom and Smart Communication launched their 3G services nationwide.

Text messaging (SMS) is very popular in the Philippines, with over 100 million text messages being sent every day. Each text message costs around 1 Peso. Due to this phenomenon, there is a growing problem with text scams and fake promotions. Call or visit the mobile carrier's office to verify if the text message promo you received is legitimate.

Long Distance and Fax Service. There are several Phone Carriers in the city and has some interconnection difficulties. Philcomis the biggest phone company in Cagayan de Oro. It has coin operated phone booths located around the city and shopping centers. Using Philcom Callkard, you can make a paid long distance or mobile call at any Philcom phone booth.

For long distance calls or fax services you can visit the nearest call stations or business centers:

BUSINESS DEPOT (Biz Depot)
Long distance, fax, photocopiers, internet access and coffee shop
T. Neri Street (in front Bonifacio Park)

FABE BUSINESS CENTER
Long distance, fax, and tickets (Superferry, Asian Spirit, AirPhil, Cebu Pacific)
Robinsons Mall, Ground Floor (in front Mandarin)

RCPI
Long distance, fax, Western Money Union and tickets (Superferry & Air Philippines)
A. Velez Street corner Cruz Taal Street (across Rose Pharmacy)

LIMCONS
Long distance, fax, Fedex and tickets (Superferry & Cebu Pacific)
T. Neri Street (in between Amphitheater and Rizal Park)

PLDT Call Station
Long distance and fax services
De Leon Plaza,
A. Velez Street corner Yacapin Street (in front Bagong Lipunan)