IDD is available. Country code: 502. Telephone calls to Europe are slightly cheaper between 1900 and 0700.

Roaming agreements exist with some international mobile phone companies. Coverage is increasing in Guatemala; consult network operator for details.

Internet is available in large towns; there are several Internet cafes in Guatemala City and the main tourist areas.

Freedom of press is good in Guatemala and the press tends to freely criticise Government policies. However, journalists may face intimidation because of their reporting, such as anonymous threats. Media is dominated by privately-run outlets. Four of the country's national TV channels share the same owner, thus perhaps biasing TV broadcasting. They have also been criticised for being pro-Government.
Press: Publications include Diario Centroamérica, La Hora, El Periódico, Prensa Libre and Siglo Veintiuno. English-language publications include Central America Report, Guatemala Weekly, The Review and Siglo News.
TV: Canal 3 Radio-TV Guatemala, Teleonce, Televisiete and Trecevision are commercial channels in Guatemala.
Radio: La Voz de Guatemala is a Government-owned radio station. Emisoras Unidas de Guatemala, Radio Continental, Radio Nuevo Mundo and Radio Panamericana are commercial stations.

Regular airmail to Europe takes 12 days.