Niger Communications

Telephone

Country code: 227 (no area codes).

Mobile Telephone

Roaming agreements exist with some international mobile phone companies. Coverage is limited to urban areas.

Internet

Internet access can be found in major urban areas.

Post

Airmail to Western Europe takes up to two weeks.

Post office hours: Generally 0730-1230 and 1530-1800.

Media

The state controls the main TV and radio stations, but private radio stations are on the increase. Low literacy levels mean radio is the most important news outlet.

Press

Le Sahel is state run.
• Le Républicain is a weekly publication.

TV

Tele-Sahel is state run.
Tenere TV is a private channel.
Telestar runs a pay TV service.

Radio

La Voix du Sahel is a state-run, national station.
• Private stations include Anfani FM, Horizon FM and Tenere FM.
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