Country code: 962. Card phones are available in most big cities and major tourist sites; cards can be purchased at numerous shops. International calls from hotels and post offices carry a three-minute minimum charge.

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

There are Internet cafes throughout the country.

Packages should be left opened for customs officials. The Central Post Office in Amman (www.jordanpost.com.jo) is the only post office where packages can be sent. Airmail to Western Europe takes three to five days. For a higher charge, there is a rapid service guaranteeing delivery within 24 hours to around 22 countries.

Post office hours: Sat-Thurs 0800-1900 in summer and 0700-1700 in winter, Fri 0700-1300.

Jordan's TV and radio services are centralised through Jordan Media City (JMC), a private company with government support. JMC currently transmits 120 programme channels. Freedom of the press is tempered by local sensibilities.

• Arabic-language daily publications include Ad Dustour, Al Ra'y and Al Arab al Yawm.
• The English-language newspapers are The Jordan Times (daily) and The Star (weekly).

• State-run Jordan Radio and Television operates main network Channel One, sports network Channel Two, film network Channel Three and Jordan Satellite Channel.

• State-run Jordan Radio and Television provides services in Arabic, English and French.
• Radio Fann is an FM entertainment station run by armed forces.
• Mood FM and Play 99.6 are private, pop music stations.
• The BBC Arabic Service and Radio Monte Carlo Middle East are available on FM in Amman and in northern Jordan.