Services and Resources
Television
Due to an excellent cable penetration in Budapest there is access to European programming in English, German, Italian, French and Spanish. If equipped with a satellite dish or cable, most areas in Budapest can pick up many of the following English language channels: Sky News, CNN International, MTV, Euronews, Super Channel, Eurosport, the Cartoon Network/TNT, FoxSport/Cartoon, Sport 1, MSNBC, Animal Planet, and Discovery Channel. Without cable, or a digital satellite receiver and dish, which are available locally, you will receive only Hungarian channels.
Hungarian television uses the PAL (European) standard. A PAL or multi-system TV is necessary to receive local programming. Converting an American television set to the PAL standard is a great expense. However, an American TV and video system are useful for viewing American videotapes if a multi-system is not available. Multi-system televisions and VCRs are sold locally at large electronic stores.
Electricity in Hungary
The voltage is 220V/50Hz with European two-prong plug. Electrical equipment of 110V/60Hz requires the use of an adapter and/or voltage converter.