IDD is available. Country code: 1 284 49. There are no area codes.

Roaming agreements exist with a few international mobile phone companies. Handsets can be hired.

Internet is available in some hotels. There are a few Internet cafes.

There are no public broadcasters based in the British Virgin Islands and all TV and radio stations are operated by private investors. Multichannel and international TV services are widely available via cable and satellite. There is freedom in the British Virgin Islands' press to criticise the Government.
Press: The BVI Beacon, The BVI StandPoint and the Island Sun are published weekly. The tourist board publishes The Welcome every two months.
TV: Virgin Islands TV Network is the private TV broadcaster.
Radio: ZBVI is a private AM station; ZBVI, Z-Gold, Z-Hit and ZROD are private FM stations.

Airmail to Europe takes up to a week.