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h1. India
h4. Voice  . Getting Wired  . [Voltage/Outlets|#voltage|Voltage and outlet information]  . Other  . Before you go


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h4. Voice

* Using your own cell phone
* Alternatives

{anchor.voltage}h4. Voltage/Outlets

* Standard Voltage - 220V
* Outlets vary (mostly 3 point outlets)
* Need a multiplug adapter
* Surge Protector Recommended 
* Power outage common. Remember to save work constantly
* Highend establishments have backup generators and provide 24 hour electricity. 

h4. Getting Wired

* Internet Connections
* Accessing MIT
* Connectivity at Hotels
* [Search for internet cafes by city and country|http://cybercafes.com|Search for internet cafes by city and country]

h4. Related Links 

* [MISTI site|http://web.mit.edu/misti/mit-india/|MISTI - MIT-India website]
* [MIT Medical Travel Site|http://medweb.mit.edu/directory/services/travel_clinic.html|MIT Medical Travel Site]
* [MIT Travel Office |http://vpf.mit.edu/travel |MIT Travel Office]
* [MIT Insurance Office |http://vpf.mit.edu/site/insurance|MIT Insurance Office]
* [Indian Consulate in New York |http://www.indiacgny.org/|Indian Consulate in New York]
* [Currency Conversion - Dollar to Indian Rupee |http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi?Amount=1&From=USD&To=INR&image.x=50&image.y=11&image=Submit|Currency Conversion]
* [Weather, New Delhi,India | http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/airportprofile/DEL?from=enhsearch_reg|Weather, New Delhi, India]


* MIT World Videos
* MIT Global Initiative
* Blogs
\*\*[Next Lab Student Travels to Jhansi|http://nextlab.mit.edu/spring2009/celedu/page/2/|A student blog]





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|F|M|F|1253715828250|          |ranjani@mit.edu|Get Voice and Internet Connectivity Information|
|F|M|F|1253716009631|          |ranjani@mit.edu|Buy a multiplug adapter|
|F|M|F|1253716022316|          |ranjani@mit.edu|Check Visa Information|
|F|M|F|1253716153061|          |ranjani@mit.edu|Get Travel Medical Information|
|F|M|F|1253716170690|          |ranjani@mit.edu|Check State Department Security Alerts for the Country|
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