IDD is available. Country code: 1 242. New Providence and all islands have automatic telephone systems. The state telephone company, BaTelCo, offers both manual- and automatic-dial mobile radio telephones, which allow callers to contact ships at sea. Phone cards can be purchased at discounted rates for international calls.

Roaming agreements exist with a few international mobile phone companies. Coverage is average. Handsets must be registered with BaTelCo (tel: 394 4000). Visitors will need to purchase a SIM card if their provider has no agreement with BaTelCo. Handsets can be hired locally.

Available in some towns. There are a few Internet cafes on Grand Bahama Island and Nassau Island open seven days a week. Laptop connections are available, as are webcams and facilities for scanning and copying.

The government operates a radio network and also the only television service on the island. There are, however, some private radio stations. The press is mostly privately owned and a wide variety of views is freely permitted, including criticism of the government.
Press: The four daily newspapers are the The Bahamas Journal, Freeport News, the Nassau Guardian, and The Tribune. The Punch is published twice a week. Both Bahamas Tourist News and What’s On Magazine are printed once a month. International newspapers are available.
TV: ZNS Bahamas is government owned, commercially run by Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas (BCB).
Radio: Private and commercial stations include Love 97 FM and 100 Jamz. ZNS Bahamas, government-owned, oversees Inspiration 1240, Northern Service, Power 104.5 and Radio Bahamas.

Postal service to Europe takes up to 10 days. Post office hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700 and Sat 0900-1230.