Nicaragua Communications

Telephone

Country code: 505.

Mobile Telephone

Roaming agreements exist with some international mobile phone companies. Check with your provider before travelling. Coverage is limited to urban areas.

Internet

Internet access is available in all main towns.

Post

Most larger towns have an Enitel telecommunications and postal office.

Post office hours: Mon-Sat 0900-1730.

Media

Nicaraguan media represents both pro- and anti-government views. There are several television networks and over 100 radio stations. Cable TV is available in most urban areas.

Press

• Main publications include the Confidencial, Nuevo Diario and La Prensa.

TV

Canal 6 is state owned.
• Commercial broadcasters include Nicavision Canal 12, Telenica Canal 8 and Televicentro Canal 2.

Radio

Radio Nicaragua is state owned.
• Commercial stations include Radio Corporación and Radio Mundial.
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