The system is often overburdened and international calls are expensive. Local calls can be made from public call-boxes, which are located in shops and restaurants and are identifiable by a blue sign outside. Public phones take one peso or 50 and 25 centavos coins or cards. Reduced tariffs apply from 2200-0800. Roaming can be arranged.
Public access is available in cybercaf s in main towns.
A cable service to other Latin American countries exists, run by All America Cables Limited. Airmail to Europe takes between five to ten days. Surface mail to Europe takes on average 20-25 days but can take as long as 50 days, so it is advisable to send everything airmail. Internal postal services are subject to delay. The Buenos Aires Herald is the leading English-language newspaper in Latin America.