Telephone Service Providers & SIM cards
There are two telephone providers operating in the Maldives: Dhiraagu and Ooredoo. Both providers offer good coverage, although given the unique geography of the country there are still lots of areas without coverage in the atolls.

You can buy a local SIM card for around US$10 and use it in your own phone if it’s unlocked (check with your provider before you leave) – this becomes worth the price almost immediately if you’re using your phone locally. There are offices of both providers at the airport, so it’s easy to pick up a local SIM on your way to your resort.  Local SIM cards can be bought in Male or other inhabited islands, but not at resorts. Most phones will automatically roam in the Maldives.

All resorts have telephones, either in the rooms or available at reception. Charges vary from high to astronomical, starting around US$15 for three minutes; our advice is to avoid them and stick to free calls through Skype, Whatsapp, Viber and other such apps.

The international country code for the Maldives is 960. All Maldives numbers have seven digits and there are no area codes. To make an international call, dial 00 and proceed.

Internet Services in Maldives
Internet service is provided by Dhiraagu and Focus Infocom, The Internet can be accessed from most areas of the Maldives. Malé, the capital, has a lack of internet cafes, but Wi-Fi will be available in many of the cafes around Male’. All the resorts have high speed Internet connections and many of them have Wi-Fi too free of charge with only few resorts charging users for internet access.

Post and Courier services in Maldives
Airmail to Western Europe takes about one week. Post office hours: Sat-Thurs 0730-1330 and 1600-1750. DHL, FEDEX and other major courriers offer their services in the capital Male’.