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Post Report of the Day

Baku, Azerbaijan

Are credit cards widely accepted and safe to use locally? Are ATMs common and do you recommend using them? Are they safe to use?

I don't use ours often, but a lot of people do. I think there are certain ATMs the embassy approves. It hasn't really been a problem.

Is high-speed home Internet access available? How long does it typically take to install it after arrival?

Our internet was installed before we arrived. We don't pay, it's part of the deal with the rent of the house. I think others do pay about $20/month. I'd say it's great about 80% of...