El Salvador Communications

Telephone

Country code: 503.

Mobile Telephone

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

Internet

Internet access is readily available in San Salvador and the main tourist destinations.

Post

Airmail to Europe takes up to two weeks. The main branch is in Centro de Gobierno.

Post office hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1600.

Media

Press freedom is guaranteed under El Salvador's constitution. Most radio and TV stations are privately run. There are some 70 radio stations in the capital alone. Cable TV is available across much of the country and carries a wide range of international channels.

Press

• Among the daily newspapers published in San Salvador are El Diario de Hoy, El Mundo and La Prensa Gráfica.
• There are several provincial papers.

TV

• Commercial channels include Teledos, Canal Seis and TV Doce.

Radio

Radio El Salvador is state run.
Radio YSKL, FM Globo, Femenina 102.5 and Radio Cadena Central are commercial stations.
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