IDD facilities are available to the principal cities. Country code: 94. Phone cards are available at post offices and shops.

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

Internet is available in main towns and resorts; Internet cafes provide public access to Internet and e-mail services.

Press: The most popular daily newspapers published in English include the Daily Mirror (website: www.dailymirror.lk), Daily News (website: www.dailynews.lk), Evening Observer, The Island (website: www.island.lk) and Lankadeepa (website: www.lankadeepa.lk).
TV: Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) is a state-owned network that operates two channels, Rupavahini and Channel Eye. Private English-language stations include MTV and TNL.
Radio: Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) is a state-owned network that operates services in Sinhala, Tamil and English. Privately owned English radio stations include TNL Radio, Sun FM and Yes FM.

Overseas mail usually takes 10 to 14 days. Post office hours: Mon-fri, 0830-1700, and Sat, 0830-1300. The main post office in Colombo is opposite the President’s house: General Post Office, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 1, open 24-hours per day.