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Doing business & staying in touch

Economy: 

Telephone: 

Telephone and mobile services are similar to, but less extensive than, those offered on mainland Portugal.

Internet: 

Internet services are widely available in kiosks and hotels.

Media: 

Public TV and radio services are operated by Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (RTP). In 2005 Azoreans were granted access to standard (RTP) services without having to pay satellite subscription charges.

Press: 

• Uniao Açores, Diario Insular and Açoreano Oriental are among the local newspapers available in the Azores.

Television: 

• Channels include RPT1, dios, SIC, TVI and RTP Açores.

Radio: 

• Local radio stations include Radio Açores.

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