Libya Communications

Telephone

Country code: 218. International calls can be made from Internet cafes and telephone offices, readily available in main towns.

Mobile Telephone

Roaming agreements exist with some international mobile phone companies. Coverage is limited to Tripoli and the surrounding towns.

Internet

There are Internet cafes in Tripoli and other main towns.

Post

Postal services are available in all main towns. Mail to Europe takes approximately one week, and to North America or Australia, one-two weeks. The main post office in Tripoli is on Maidan al-Jezayir. Post office (main) hours: Sat-Thurs 0800-2230; smaller offices' hours are usually Sat-Thurs 0800-1300 and 1700-2000.

Media

The state owns and controls all the media. Criticism of government policies is not allowed. Foreign press has recently been allowed in after a long absence.

Press

There are several newspapers and periodicals. The main dailies are Al-Fajir al-Jadid and Az-zahf al-Akhdar.

TV

Great Jamahiriyah TV is state-run and is available terrestrially and via satellite.

Radio

Great Jamahiriyah Radio is state-run. Voice of Africa is a state-run service, broadcasting in Arabic, English and French.
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