English is widely spoken. Square 3-pin plugs are widespread. IDD is available both to and from all states. There is a good local telephone network. Telephone calls within each state are free.
All hotels have facilities.
Airmail letters and parcels take about five days to reach Europe. Foreign newspapers are available in hotel bookshops and supermarkets. From time to time these change. UK Europe WorldWide, excl. North America WorldWide, incl.