Local telephone service billing is different in Europe than it is in North America. Instead of paying a flat rate for unlimited local calling, in Europe you are billed by the minute (peak and off-peak rates apply) for calling from your local phone. When you receive a call there is no charge, but since your caller is paying by the minute it is considered polite to keep your conversation fairly short and to the point. It's quite possible if you don't make a lot of local calls that your local service here will be cheaper than it is in North America, and this has been our experience. This article outlines everything you need to know about local telephone service in Gozo.

With competition and the widespread use of voice over IP (VOIP) Internet technology, overseas long distance is cheaper than anyone could have imagined 20 years ago. It is possible to call North America and other overseas destinations from Gozo for just a few pennies a minute. We spend at least ten hours a month on the phone to friends and family in North America and our flat-rate plan costs us under $35 USD. This article outlines the many different options for long distance calling from Gozo.