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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.
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, French.
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