São Tomé e Príncipe Communications

Telephone

Country code: 239.

Mobile Telephone

International roaming agreements currently exist with one company. Coverage varies from very good to non-existent, depending on the area on each island.

Internet

Internet cafes are available. Access can be slow and relatively expensive.

Media

Freedom of expression is guaranteed by the constitution and respected.

Private broadcasting is not forbidden by law but the state currently controls a press agency and the only radio and television stations.

Press

• There are three privately owned newspapers, one of which is state-run.
Tela Non Diario de São Tomé e Príncipe is published daily, in Portuguese.

TV

Televisao Saotomense (TVS) is the state-run national broadcaster.

Radio

• Radio Nacional de São Tomé e Príncipe is the state-run national broadcaster.
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