Country code: 503. IDD is available to Europe, the USA and certain international ports.

Roaming agreements exist with some international mobile phone companies.

Internet access is readily available throughout El Salvador.

Press freedom is guaranteed under El Salvador's constitution. El Salvadoran broadcasting is dominated by private operators, with a handful of national TV networks. There are some 70 radio stations in the capital alone. Cable TV is available across much of the country and carries a wide range of international channels.
Press: Six daily newspapers are published in San Salvador, including El Diario de Hoy, El Mundo and La Prensa Gráfica. There are several provincial papers.
TV: Commercial channels include Teledos, Canal Seis and TV Doce.
Radio: Radio El Salvador is state-run. Radio YSKL, FM Globo, Femenina 102.5 and Radio Cadena Central are commercial stations.

Airmail to Europe takes up to two weeks. Post office hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1600. The main branch is in Centro de Gobierno.