Country code: 676. There are no area codes.

Coverage is limited to Nuku'alofa. No roaming agreements exist.

There are Internet cafes in Nuku'alofa.

All mail must be collected from the post office. Airmail to Europe takes approximately 10 days. There are branch offices on Ha'apai and Vava'u.

Post office hours: (main office located in the centre of Nuku'alofa) Mon-Fri 0830-1600.

The state's control of the media increased following an amendment to the constitution in 2003 which limited the right of the courts to review royal decisions. State-owned radio and TV are usually biased towards government policy, while private broadcasters offer little independent coverage. Although some privately-owned newspapers carry opposition views, journalists have been known to face harassment and threats of criminal charges.

• The Matangi Tonga, The Times of Tonga (New Zealand-based) and Tonga Chronicle are English-language newspapers.

• Television Tonga is state run.
• Private networks include TV7 and Friendly Island Broadcasting Network (Vava'u).
• Tonfon TV is a pay-TV service.

• State-run A3Z Radio Tonga operates Radio Tonga 1 and Kool 90FM.
• Private stations include Radio 2000, Radio Nuku'alofa and Christian station 93FM.