Iceland Communications

Country code: 354.

Roaming agreements exist with many international companies. Coverage is good. Pre-paid GSM phonecards, which travellers can use with their own GSM phones, can be purchased at petrol stations around the country. GSM phones may also be rented at several locations.

Many Internet cafes can be found, especially in Reykjavík.

There is an efficient airmail service to Europe.

Post office hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1630. The post office in Austurstræti (Reykjavík centre) is also open Sat 1000-1400 (Jun-Aug). Some offices open Mon-Fri 1000-1800.

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV) is a public-service broadcaster owned by the state, which runs national radio and TV services. The RUV has to promote the Icelandic language, history and culture. There is guaranteed press freedom.

• Dailies include Frettabladid,Morgunbladid and DV.
• Vidskiptabladidis abusiness paper.
• Baejarins besta provides West Fjords local news.
• Iceland Review (www.icelandreview.com) is an English-language magazine focusing on all aspects of Icelandic life, and also has news.

• Stod 2 is the main private station but other ones include Syn and Skjar einn.
• The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service operates the public network Sjonvarpid.

• Bylgjan is the main private station.
• The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service operates two national networks and four regional stations of public radio.
• State Radio, FM 93.5 and FM 92.4, broadcasts a short news programme every weekday morning at 0730 from June to August. You can also listen to it by telephone (tel: 515 3690).