 Communications
International telephone, phonecards, fax, email, internet connections and services are available 24 hours from the Telecom Cook Islands Office in the main township of Avarua. When phoning the Cook Islands from other countries dial 682 then the number. Most accommodation also has IDD facilities. Postal Services at Cook Islands Post Office and Telepost in Avarua, Rarotonga; Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm, Saturday 8am - 12noon. Airmail goes out daily. Telepost also provides an international courier service, fast fax and email service. Colourful Cook Islands stamps make distinctive impressions on any mail and are keenly sought by philatelic enthusiasts. Philatelic Bureau in Avarua, Rarotonga for stamp and coin collectors, phone 682 29336. Several internet café’s are located on Rarotonga and Aitutaki. WiFi is available at key locations. DHL Courier services are available in Avarua. Cook Islands Television (CITV) telecasts local and imported shows throughout the week in both English and Cook Islands Maori. The AM and FM radio stations offer a mix of music,talk and international news from Australia and New Zealand. Frequencies are AM 630Khz, FM 105.5Khz, FM 88khz, FM 93khz, FM 98.7Khz (Gospel Songs).
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