There is an extensive internal telephone network, but often an interpreter will be needed for more remote areas. To phone from PTT telephone booths, which are found in all areas, telephone cards and tokens are used. Local, intercity and international calls can be made from all PTT offices. Coverage is available in most urban areas. All hotels and PTT offices have facilities.
Internet cafes exist in main urban areas.
These may be sent from all post offices. Airmail to Europe takes three days. Turkish post offices are recognisable by their yellow PTT signs. Small post offices have the same opening hours as government offices. It is also possible to use the 'Valuables Despatch Service' for valuable belongings or important documents.