Other regional languages are Marathi, Kannada and Malayalam. The Muslim population largely speak Urdu. Some areas have a DC supply. IDD service is widely available all over India. Otherwise calls must be placed through the international operator.
Coverage is limited to major towns.
Facilities are available in most 5-star hotels and some offices of the Overseas Communication Service in large cities. E-mail can be accessed from cybercaf s accross the country. International 24-hour service from large hotels and telegraphic offices in major cities. Airmail service to Western Europe takes up to a week. Stamps are often sold at hotels.