English is also spoken, predominantly in the cities. French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken. Lamp sockets are screw-type, and there is a wide range of wall sockets. There are telephone and facsimile connections to Israel from Jordan. Network providers include JMTS .
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.