IDD is available. Country code: 1 649. There is a good communications network run by Cable & Wireless Ltd, with automatic exchange on all the islands. The local telephone directory lists charges for international calls. There is a 10 per cent tax on all calls. Public card-phones are in operation on all the islands; phonecards are available from Cable & Wireless and outlets near phone booths. Cheap rates are in operation Mon-Fri 1900-0600 and Sat-Sun all day.

Roaming agreements exist with international mobile phone companies.

Public access is available in Internet kiosks located at the airport and in Internet cafes around the islands.

Press: The Turks & Caicos Free Press, Turks & Caicos Press and The Turks & Caicos Weekly News are published weekly, and The Times of the Islands Magazine quarterly. Where, When, How is a travel magazine which appears monthly.
TV: There are no TV broadcasters based in the territory, although cable and satellite TV is available and stations from the Bahamas can be picked up.
Radio: Radio Turks and Caicos is government-run.

The General Post Office is on Grand Turk, with sub-offices in South Caicos, Salt Cay and Providenciales. Airmail to Western Europe takes 5 days. Post office hours: Mon-Thurs 0800-1630, Fri 0800-1600.