Internet, telephone and post advice.

Internet access is available in Jersey through a number of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) both on-Island and off-Island. Because of technical issues broadband is only available from on-island ISPs, while restrictions on interconnection to Local Rate (0844 and 0845) and Freephone (0800) Internet services, means not all dialup ISPs are accessible from Jersey. Getting connected is fairly straightforward through a number of ISPs who offer pay-as-you go or pre-paid dialup options and a variety of broadband ADSL packages. ADSL is more expensive per month but you only need to be online for around 2 hours a day for it to be the more economical option. Around the Island, and particularly in St Helier, there are a growing number of Wi-Fi hotspots that can be used by the mobile surfer often available within the more sedate surroundings of internet cafés.

Phone lines are connected through Jersey Telecom and you will need to apply for a line by visiting the retail outlet Queen Street, St. Helier. Monthly line rental charges depend on the tariff selected. Local calls from regular phone lines to another local number cost seven pence per 30 minutes. Coin operated call boxes, which accept 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins, can be found throughout the Island.

Mobile phones – Mobile phones can be bought and connected at the various outlets of Jersey Telecom, Cable & Wireless (Sure) and Airtel-Vodafone. If you are on a regular contract or a post paid mobile services package, which offers a roaming service when you are out of the Island, pay attention when making a call from some parts of the eastern and northern parishes. These areas are fairly close to the French mainland and you may find yourself logged onto the French Telecommunications network and that ‘local’ calls become very expensive. Mobile phone users from the UK can use a regular contract phone whilst staying in Jersey. Prepaid (pay as you go) users should contact their network providers before trying to roam. For more information, telephone Jersey Telecom Mobile Services Helpline by dialling 152, or Sure on 0808 10 15 247 or Airtel on 121.

Post – Jersey postage stamps must be used on all mail posted from Jersey. Stamps can be bought from most newsagents or postal outlets. For up to date information on postal rates visit the Jersey Post website.

The main Post Office is on Broad Street, St. Helier with a network of sub post offices throughout the Island:

• Beaumont Sub Post Office, CI Co-Op, Beaumont, St. Peter 01534 616860
• Broad Street Post Office, Broad Street, St. Helier 01534 616616
• Central Market Sub Post Office, Central Market, St. Helier 01534 723033
• Cheapside Sub Post Office, Peirson Road, St. Helier 01534 723218
• Five Oaks Sub Post Office, Bagatelle Road, St. Saviour 01534 733025
• Georgetown Sub Post Office, Georgetown Co-Op, St. Saviour 01534 632182
• Gorey Village Main Road, Gorey 01534 851594
• Grand Marché Sub Post Office, St. Helier: 873000, ext. 201
• Le Squez Sub Post Office, La Grande Route de la Cote, St. Clement 01534 732881
• Maufant Sub Post Office, La Grande Route de St. Martin, St. Martin 01534 854048
• Millbrook Sub Post Office, La Route de St. Aubin, St. Lawrence 01534 288900
• Pontac Sub Post Office, La Grande Route de la Cote, St. Clement 01534 856398
• Quennevais Sub Post Office, Co-Op Fresh Food Stores, Red Houses, St. Brelade 01534 742138
• Roseville Street Sub Post Office, Colomberie Street, St. Helier 01534 630710
• Rue du Pres Post Office, Postal Headquarters, Rue du Pres Trading Estate, St Saviour 01534 616616
• St. Aubin Sub Post Office, La Neuve Route, St. Brelade 01534 746089
• St. John Sub Post Office, La Rue du Temple, St. John 01534 861662
• St. Ouen Sub Post Office, La Route du Marais, St. Ouen 01534 482950
• St. Peter Sub Post Office, Co-op, La Rue de L’Eglise, St. Peter 01534 481565
• Trinity Sub Post Office, Rue es Picots, Trinity 01534 863010
• Val Plaisant Sub Post Office, Val Plaisant, St. Helier 01534 632181