Iceland Travel Guide - Communications

Country code: 354.

Roaming agreements exist with many international companies. Coverage is good.

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 at Grensásvegir is also open Sat 1000-1400 year-round. 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.
• Vidskiptabladid is a business paper.
• Baejarins besta provides West Fjords local news.
• English-language news website (www.icelandreview.com).

• 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.