Country code: 968.

Roaming agreements exist with international mobile phone companies. Coverage is variable.

There are Internet cafes throughout Oman.

Airmail to Western Europe takes three to four days.

The government operates Oman's TV and radio stations. However, private, Omani-owned radio and TV stations are now emerging. The use of satellite dishes is permitted. A press act allows the government to censor publications for political or cultural reasons.

• English-language newspapers include The Oman Daily Observer and The Times of Oman.
• There are more than 20 publications, including dailies and weeklies.

• Oman TV is a state-run network.

• Radio Oman is a state-run network in Arabic and English.
• Hala FM is a private, Arabic music station.