Application forms for the connection of a telephone can be obtained from the Telekom Shop in Salzstrasse, where you can also choose the type of telephone you want. The connection charges are about Euro 50. The rental for telephones can vary widely.
The monthly basic charge is about Euro 20. Most public telephone boxes are card-operated. Phone cards can be bought at any post office as well as in many tobacco shops.
Public fax machines, for which you need a phone card, are available at the main station and in the lobby of the Schloss (central university building).