Land line telephone services are provided by your local telephone company. You can find a listing for your local telephone company in the Yellow Pages. You will have a choice regarding your long distance service provider. These include AT&T, Bell South and Qwest, among others.

Many phone companies also offer wireless and Internet services.

Skype is an Internet-based phone service that is a cheap alternative to a landline. With Skype, calls between users are free. Users can also place cheap calls to non-users using a computer or a Skype phone. Video conferences and live chats are also possible through Skype, making it a popular way for expats to keep in touch with friends and family around the world. More information about Skype, including the program download, can be found on the Skype's official web site.

The following cell phone companies provide services in Florida: Alltel, AT&T, Boost Mobile, MetroPCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and Virgin Mobile.

The telephone number for emergency services is 911. Be prepared to give the address you are calling from in the event of an emergency.

The telephone operator number is 0.

Telephone information: for local and national numbers dial 1411; for 800 numbers dial 1-800-555-1212.

Internet

There are many Internet Service Proviers (ISPs) to choose from in Florida. Broadband services are frequently available from the cable TV providers. A list of ISPs can be found in the Yellow Pages or at TheISPGuide.com.

Television

There is no television license fee in the US. The number of freeview channels is very limited, however, so most people purchase some sort of cable or satellite package. Each town or city in Florida has at least one cable provider. A list of cable providers in your area can be found in the Yellow Pages. Some of the major companies operating in Florida are Advanced Cable Communications, Comcast Cable, CommuniComm Services, Cox Communications, Mediacom, US Cable.

Many cable companies provide Internet and digital phone services as well.

A list of Florida's TV stations can be found here.

Post/mail

Each Florida town has at least one post office. Some of Florida's major cities have several post offices.

You will automatically have postal service as soon as you rent or own a residence. You can also lease a P.O. Box if you prefer not to have your mail delivered to your home. P.O. Boxes typically receive mail quicker than residences or businesses, and if you move your P.O. Box address will remain the same.

For information regarding postal services, or to find your nearest post office, visit the United States Postal Service's official web site.