There are presently three mobile companies. One of these offers analog service within Freetown. The others offer GSM services in Freetown, Bo, Kenema, Makeni and Kono. SIM cards can be purchased for use with your own mobile phone. Both GSM systems work on prepaid basis. Prepaid cards can be purchased throughout the city and in some provincial towns. For further details kindly check with your host, hotel or handling agent.

Sierratel and Datatel provide email and internet facilities. Tele-Centres and Internet Café's are also available within the city and in some provincial towns.