The Telecommunication Authority runs a public network which has a capacity of 80,138 connections. Work is underway to increase the capacity by 20,000 in 1997. The Authority also provides telex, fax and telegram transmission services. A deal signed with a private company introduced mobile telephone communications in 1995.
Services also exist for the transmission of information for computers.
This is followed by the local code and the number required. Parcel post services, however, are undertaken by private companies as well. Mail from overseas is received via Turkey to break the blockage by the Greek Cypriot authorities. Hence the code Mersin-10, Turkey, is used for all addresses for North Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot postage stamps are widely sought after internationally by philatelists.