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IDD is available. Country code: 370. City codes: 2 for Vilnius, 7 for Kaunas, 6 for Klaipeda. There are two kinds of payphone: rectangular telephones which take magnetic strip cards and rounded telephones which take chip cards. Phonecards are sold at kiosks and post offices. Plans are underway to introduce one type of phonecard, compatible with both phones.
Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone companies. Coverage is very good country-wide.
Internet is available; public access is at the Lithuanian National Library and increasingly at Internet centres and cafes in main cities and towns.
Lithuania's TV market is dominated by commercial channels. The radio market is similarly competitive, with more than 30 stations competing for listeners and advertisers. Lithuania's media are free and operate independently of the state, and there are no Government-owned newspapers. However, politicians do occasionally attempts to influence editorial policy.
Press: Newspapers are published in Lithuanian and some in Russian or Polish. The major dailies are Kauno Diena, Lietuvos Rytas, Respublika and Lietuvos Zinios.
TV: Public broadcaster Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) operates one national TV channel. In early 2003, LRT launched a cultural TV channel, initially available in Vilnius and Kaunas. Commercial stations include LNK TV, TV3 and TV4.
Radio: LRT operates two national radio networks. Commerical radio stations include M-1 (pop music and news), Radiocentras (pop music) and Pukas.


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Post to Western Europe takes up to six days. There is a variety of private companies offering express mail services.




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