Hotel phones and public pay phones are good for local calls and even toll-free calls. Hotel phones are also fine for long-distance and international as long as you are aware of rates. Internet cafes and public computers are also fine options for keeping in touch. There are many wifi-enabled places that offer computers for use, where you can do what you need to do to commmunicate. Some may even offer webcams for Skype and similar programs.
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