Various dialects such as Afar, Bilien, Hedareb, Kunama, Nara, Saho and Tigre are also spoken. English, which is rapidly becoming the language of business and education, and Italian are also spoken. Operator assistance may be required. All larger cities are connected via the internal system. Currently there are no facilities to use mobile telephones in Eritrea.
International services are available in the office in Asmara.
International post services have not been resumed with all countries. Delays are likely. The Eritrea Profile is published weekly in English. Haddas Eritrea is published twice-weekly in Arabic and Tigrinya. There is internet access in the main towns.