Postal and Telephone Services

Postal Services

The United States Postal Services is where you can buy stamps, small and large envelopes, and small and large boxes. You can also send mail and packages worldwide or within the U.S.


Telephone and Internet Services

The first three digits in a telephone number are called an "area code". For example, MELP's phone number is 612-624-1503 so "612" is the area code. You usually pay an extra fee when you call a phone number in a different city because the number has a different area code. However, you do NOT have to pay a fee when you call from one area code in the Twin Cities to another area code in the Twin Cities (there are 4 different area codes in the Twin Cities: 612, 651, 763, and 952).

Dial 0-1-1 for all international calls.

When you move into a new apartment, you can contact Xfinity or Century Link to set up new phone and internet services.