French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken. 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Lamp sockets are screw-type, and there is a wide range of wall sockets. IDD service is available within cities, with direct dialling to most countries. There are telephone and facsimile connections to Israel from Jordan.
Most good hotels have facilities and the main post office in Amman also provides a fax service.
The overseas telegram service is reasonably good. Packages should be left opened for customs officials. Airmail to Western Europe takes three to five days. For a higher charge, there is a rapid service guaranteeing delivery within 24 hours to around 22 countries. From time to time these change.