2-pin continental plugs are used. Full IDD is available. Unlike in other European countries, telephones are not found in post offices but in special 'Telegraph Offices'. Phonecards can be bought from newsagents' shops or kiosks. Some branches may be closed Saturday during July.
Post boxes are yellow.
Stamps and aerograms are on sale at post offices and also at most bookstalls and stationers. Airmail within Europe takes three to four days. Poste Restante facilities are widely available in post offices. Many papers are financed by political parties but independence and freedom of the press is firmly maintained. All papers are in Swedish.