Country code: 54. The system is often overburdened and international calls are expensive. Local calls can be made from public call-boxes, which are located in shops and restaurants and are identifiable by a blue sign outside. Public phones take 1 peso or 50 and 25 centavos coins. Most public telephones accept international phone cards. Reduced tariffs apply from 2200-0800.

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

Available in most large cities and resorts.

Press: The Buenos Aires Herald is the leading English-language newspaper in Latin America. Argentina’s principal dailies include Clarín, Crónica, El Cronista, La Nación, Página 12, Diario Popular and La Prensa.
TV: There are about 42 TV broadcast stations. After Brazil and Mexico, Argentina has the largest number of TV receivers in the region. Cable TV is prevalent. There are five 'superstations' in Buenos Aires, four of which are privately owned (Channels 2, 9, 11 and 13) and one which remains public (Channel 7/Argentina Televisora Color).
Radio: There are about 1000, mostly unlicensed FM radio stations, including the popular Cristal FM and Radio Antena UNO CNN in Santa Fe. There are about 260 AM stations and six shortwave.

Airmail to Europe takes between five and 10 days. Surface mail to Europe takes on average 20 to 25 days but can take as long as 50 days, so it is advisable to send everything airmail. Internal postal services are subject to delay. The main post office in Buenos Aires is located in Sarmiento 189 and is open Mon-Fri 0900-1930. Post office hours: Mon-Fri 0800-2000, Sat 0800-1400.