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Electricity, Phone, Internet, TV, Radio, Public Transportation, Banking, Postal and Other Services in Belarus

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Living in Belarus is different but not too difficult. With some spirit for adventure and open mind, it should not be too difficult to adjust at all.

Belarus uses electricity at 220V 50HzHz and a European plug with two circular metal pins.

The state-owned Beltelcom, is the sole provider of fixed line local and long distance telephone services although systems are being modernized slowly. Rural areas continue to be underserved. The international country code is 375. Internet services are expensive and slow.

Belarus has three 28 AM, 37 FM, and 11 shortwave radio stations as well as 47 television broadcast stations. The Internet country code is .by

Public transportation in Belarus is extensive and highly developed and there is a network of buses, trolley buses, trams, the metro and cabs.