Buddhism was reinstated as the national religion in the late 1980s after a ban on religious activity in 1975. Power cuts are frequent. Outside Phnom Penh, electrical power is available only in the evenings from around 1830-2130. IDD is available to and from Cambodia. GSM 900 and 1800 networks cover Phom Penh and some other cities.
Coverage is minimal in rural areas.
Service is available in hotels and internet shops. Internet shops are common in Phom Penh. Airmail to Europe takes four to five days, and to the USA one week to ten days. The main post office in Phnom Penh is located on the western side of 13 Street between 98 Street and 102 Street, open 0630-2100. The Phnom Penh Post, Cambodia Daily and Cambodia Times are printed in English.