IDD is available to and from principal towns in Uganda. Country code: 256. Service for local calls is unreliable. Phone shops are available in towns.

Coverage extends to all major towns and international roaming agreements exist with international mobile phone companies.

There are Internet cafes in most large towns.

Private radio and television stations have thrived since the government loosened its control of the media in 1993.
Press: The English-language papers include The Economy, Financial Times, Guide, The Monitor, New Vision and The Star.
Radio: Radio Uganda is a publicly run station that operates five stations in Uganda. It can be heard across the country in English and vernacular languages. Radio Simba, Capital Radio and KFM are private stations. BBC World Service is widely available on FM, and Radio France Internationale operates on FM in Kampala.
TV: Uganda Television is the public broadcaster; WBS and Channel Television are private channels.

Airmail to Europe can take from three days to several weeks. Post office hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1230 and 1400-1730. Some post offices are open Sat 0830-1300.