Full IDD service is available. Country code: 354. Direct dial international calls can be made from all parts of the country. Siminn has roaming agreements with roughly 250 telecommunication companies in roughly 100 countries. Og Vodaphona and Viking Wireless also have agreements. Most mobile phones from the USA will not work as Iceland uses the European system. Phones can be rented. Internet cafes provide public access to e-mail and Internet services. Many Internet cafes can be found, especially in Reykjavķk. National radio and TV services are provided by the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV), a public-service broadcaster owned by the state. The RUV is obliged to promote the Icelandic language and the nation's history and cultural heritage. Its services are funded by a licence fee and advertising revenues. The Icelandic constitution guarantees press freedom. There is a wide range of publications, which includes privately-owned and party-affiliated newspapers. Press: The most popular newspapers are DV (evening daily), Fréttablašiš (daily) and Morgunblašiš (morning daily). International English-language newspapers and magazines are available. Online, www.icelandreview.com is an English-language site with news updates. TV: Stod 2 is the main private station but other ones include Syn and Skjar einn. The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service operates the public network, Sjonvarpid. Radio: Bylgjan is the main private station. The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service operates two national networks and four regional stations of public radio. There is an efficient airmail service to Europe. Post office hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1630. The post office at Grensįsvegir is also open Sat 1000-1400 year-round.
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