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IDD service is available. Country code: 1787.
CDMA/TDMA networks exist that are not compatible with GSM handsets (although there are plans to introduce the network soon).
Internet is available in limited areas; access can be found in hotels and business centres.
Broadcasting is regulated by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Press: The English-language newspaper published in Puerto Rico is The San Juan Star; others include El Nuevo Día, El Vocero de Puerto Rico and Primera Hora.
TV: Home-grown comedies, talk shows and Spanish-language soaps are staple fare on local TV stations. The multichannel offerings of cable TV are also widely available. Examples of commercial stations include Telemundo, Televicentro and Univision; TUTV (Channel 6) is a public station.
Radio: WIAC Radio Puerto Rico is a commercial station (news and talk), as is WPRM Cadena Salsoul (salsa and tropical music). WIPR Radio 940 is a public radio station.
Puerto Rico post is part of the US postal system. Airmail to Western Europe takes up to one week.




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