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Fax
The use of facsimile facilities is increasing. Most high quality hotels and the main post office in Amman has facilities.
Internet
There are Internet cafes in Aqabam Jerash, Amman and Jordan. The main ISP is Jordan Data Communications.
Telegrams
The overseas telegram service is relatively good. Telegrams may be sent from the Central Telegraph Office; Post Office, First Circle, Jebel Amman; Post Office, Jordan Intercontinental, Jebel Amman; or from post offices and major hotels.
Telephones
 International Direct Dialling service is available within cities, with direct dialling to most countries.
The Jordan country code is 962 (followed by 6 for Amman).
The Outgoing international code is 00.
There are telephone and facsimile connections to Israel from Jordan.
Mobile telephones
Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) 900 network is availible.
Network operators include Jordan MTS and MobileCom.
Post
Packages must be left opened for customs officials. Airmail to Western Europe takes 3 to 5 days. For a higher charge, there is a rapid service assuring delivery within 24 hours to around 22 countries.
Post office hours are Saturday to Thursday 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, closed Fridays (appart from the downtown post office on Prince Mohammed Street in Amman which is open on Fridays).
Press
The English language newspapers are The Star (weekly), Arab Daily and The Jordan Times (daily).
Radio
BBC World Service and Voice of America can be received. From time to time the frequencies change and the most up to date can be found online. |
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