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For further information please visit the Mexican Ministry <strong>of</strong> Tourism web site at:http://www.sectur.gob.mx/.U.S. Companies that require travel <strong>of</strong> foreign businesspersons to the United Statesshould be advised that security options are handled via an interagency process. Visaapplicants should go to the following links.State <strong>Department</strong> Visa Website: http://travel.state.gov/visa/index.htmlUnited States Visas.gov: http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/TelecommunicationsReturn to topTelephone Services:Telephone service is usually reliable and most parts <strong>of</strong> Mexico have direct dialing to theUnited States. Telephone service is heavily taxed in Mexico, and fees are relatively high.MCI, and AT&T calling cards may be used in Mexico. Cellular telephones are availableand widely used.While traveling throughout Mexico, the two main mobile carriers, Telcel and TelefónicaMóviles have national coverage and international roaming services. Best reception isfound in federal highways and the top 50 cities in the country, including beach resorts.Nevertheless, the CDMA operator Iusacell has countrywide coverage and roamingagreements in the U.S. with Sprint and Verizon. If you bring your mobile phone, chancesare that you will be able to use it while traveling to Mexico, regardless <strong>of</strong> the companyand technology (GSM, CDMA or PTT) you use.For mobile <strong>of</strong>fice device users (Blackberry, Palm, etc.) roaming services not only applyfor voice services, but also for data services. This means you can also receive email onyour mobile phone if you have contracted such a service in the U.S. However, if you donot have an international plan, (voice and data) roaming fees can be substantial.Local Mobile Operators are:Telcel (GSM / TDMA):http://www.telcel.comMóviStar (GSM / CDMA):http://www.telefonicamovistar.com.mxIusacell (CDMA / 3G):http://www.iusacell.com.mxNextel – Trunking Services:http://www.nextel.com.mxComisión Federal de Telecomunicaciones: http://www.c<strong>of</strong>etel.gob.mx<strong>In</strong>ternet Services:Tourist and business hotels provide <strong>In</strong>ternet services, sometimes wirelessly, in rooms, orat a minimum, in business centers. <strong>In</strong>ternet hotspots are now becoming more common.Because <strong>In</strong>ternet penetration in residential areas is relatively low, Mexico has aproliferation <strong>of</strong> <strong>In</strong>ternet Cafés that <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>In</strong>ternet access.TransportationReturn to topMexico City has frequent direct and non-stop flights from major U.S. cities. Americancarriers to Mexico include: American, Continental, Delta, America West, U.S. Airways,