Country code: 686. Most international calls from Kiribati have to go through the operator. Radio telephone calls can be arranged to most outer islands.

GSM 900 network in use. Network provider is Telecom Services Kiribati Ltd (website: www.tskl.net.ki).

There are currently no Internet cafes in Kiribati.

Airmail to Western Europe takes up to two weeks. There is a weekly postal service for overseas mail.

Post office hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1500.

Freedom of speech and of the media is generally respected. The government-run radio station and newspaper offer diverse views. Both Protestant and Catholic churches publish newsletters and periodicals; these are important sources of information.

• The weekly papers are Kiribati Newstar and Te Uekera, published in English and Kiribati.
• Kiribati Business Link is published in English.

• There is no domestic television service.

• Radio Kiribati is state run.