IDD is available. Country code: 507. There are no area codes.

Roaming agreements exist with international mobile phone companies. Coverage is good.

Internet cafes exist in main urban areas.

Press: Crítica Libre (website: www.critica.com.pa), La Estrella de Panamá (website: www.estrelladepanama.com), El Matutino, El Panamá América (website: http://elpanamaamerica.terra.com.pa), La Prensa (website: www.prensa.com), La República, El Siglo (website: www.elsiglo.com) and El Universal (all in Spanish) are the largest daily newspapers.
TV: Telemetro, RPC and Televisora Nacional (TVN) are commercial networks. FETV is a charitable network.
Radio: RPC, Metro Stereo, Super Q and Omega Stereo are all commercial networks. KW Continente broadcasts come BBC programmes.

Airmail to Western Europe takes five to 10 days. Post office hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1600, Sat 0800-1300