Postal, phones and internet services

The public communication network in Denmark is highly developed. The postal service is efficient and you can find a post office in all towns. You can buy stamps in kiosks and department stores. The mail boxes in Denmark are bright red and they are emptied four times a day.

Just as everywhere in the world, mobile phones are widely used in Denmark. If you plan on buying a new mobile phone, be aware that most companies offer six-month contracts. Check out CBB at www.cbb.dk and Telmore at www.telmore.dk. Otherwise, it is easy to buy a prepaid SIM card in kiosks or on the Internet.

Most residences have Internet connections and there is access to computers at your department and Internet access in all libraries. There is also wireless internet access at all the University campuses.

In some towns, e.g. Viborg, and cities such as Aarhus and Copenhagen you can also find Internet cafés, though they are not common anymore. Some restaurants or cafés offer free wireless for a limited time period as well, but this should not be a permanent solution.

Media license fee

The media license is an appliance fee, set by Parliament.

In Denmark you are legally obligated to register with DR License when you are of legal age. You need to register within 14 days of procurement (or moving to Denmark), whether you own, lease or borrow your appliances; and regardless of whether you make use of DR´s services or not.

The Media License covers appliances such as TV sets, radios, video or DVD recorders, computers with internet access, mobile phones and similar electronic devices that also work as a television or radio receiver. The Radio License covers radios only.

Concession:

In Denmark students do not get a concession.

Cancellation:

If you no longer have any of the mentioned appliances you need to cancel your license fee registration in writing asap. The cancellation takes effect from the day it is received by DR License and cannot be backdated.

Contact information:

DR Licens- og Programservice

Postboks 888

0999 København C

e-mail: licens@dr.dk

website: www.dr.dk/OmDR/Licens/sprog

Tel: +45 7020 1313