What do I need to know about cell phones, computers, internet, and electrical plugs in Tibet?
Any phone with international calling should work in Tibet. It is also possible to buy a top-up SIM card in Tibet and put it into your phone. If you need to buy a cell phone in Tibet, a cheap one will cost about 200Y. Local calling costs about 0.3Y/min and slightly more for long-distance domestic calling. It is also possible to enable your Tibet-based cell phone for international calling. If you choose to bring your laptop or netbook, there are many wifi spots in Xining, Chengdu, and Lhasa. However, wireless internet is generally harder to access outside the cities. All cities and most towns have internet cafes where you can go online for about 3-10Y per hour. Most computers at internet cafes are set up with webcams and headsets if you want to make Skype calls. Electricity in Tibet is 220 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. You will require a voltage converter if you are carrying a device that does not accept these specifications. There are a variety of electrical outlets in Tib
