Solomon Islands Communications

Telephone

Country code: 677. There are no area codes. There are often technical problems with line connections.

Mobile Telephone

Visitors can hire mobile phones on the islands; payment is preferred in cash (US/AUS/NZ currencies are accepted).

Internet

Public e-mail facilities are available in Gizo and Honiara.

Post

Airmail to Europe takes approximately seven days.

Post office hours: (Honiara) Mon-Fri 0900-1630, Sat 0900-1100. Other post office hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1630, Sat 0800-1200.

Media

A high rate of illiteracy means that the radio has more influence than the press. An Australian-led mission to restore order had improved working conditions for local journalists and militia leaders who threatened the press were jailed. The Australian government donated equipment to the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) and has sponsored programmes to promote peace. Taiwan has also granted technical aid.

Press

• The main newspapers are the daily English-language Solomon Star and Solomons Voice.

TV

• There are no TV services based in the Solomon Islands, although Australia's ABC, BBC World and other satellite TV stations can be received.

Radio

• Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) is a public broadcaster and operates national station Radio Happy Isles, Wantok FM and provincial stations Radio Happy Lagoon and Radio Temotu.
Paoa FM is a commercial station.
Need some holiday inspiration?
Tired of the same holiday destination?
Fresh ideas are just one click away...
Sign up for our newsletter
Be the first to hear about the coolest destinations and the latest travel trends. Plus, competitions, holiday inspiration and amusing facts, delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter
Advertisement

Travel Deals

Advertising features
Travel Partners
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Spot the holiday killer - Protect yourself from malaria. Before you travel, find out if your holiday destination is in a malaria zone.

Quick links