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Vodafone

The prefix before 7-digit number: 70.
Prepaid service: VitaMAX.

You can top up your VitaMAX card either with recharge vouchers available at Vodafone outlets (to recharge dial 177 or use VitaMAX Online), or at Euronet and OTP Bank ATMs. In the latter case you are given a bonus of 1000 HUF (if you choose 7500 HUF) or 2500 HUF (if you choose 12500 HUF).

You can use recharge vouchers to top up any Vodafone SIM-card, while ATMs service only Hungarian Vodafone cards.

To call English speaking Customer Care dial 1270 from any phone within Hungary and then 91#.

Balance information for VitaMAX users - 171.

Services:

  • e-SMS
  • MMS
  • GPRS
  • Vodafone Mail
  • Vodafone Mobile Connect Card
  • Circular SMS
  • Remote set up
  • Operator logos
  • VitaMAX Online
  • Ringtones
  • WAP
  • Directory

Source: Vodafone

iPhone usage in Budapest

I will be in Budapest for only 1 week and would like to have cell phone access. Should I take my iPhone with me from the U.S.? Or are there better alternatives in Budapest? I'm just trying to find the lowest cost cell phone usage and internet usage. Thanks for any help

By Edieh (not verified) on 06 Jun 2011