Telephone

• Mobiles or cell phones:
== • There is now a large array of providers available. The competition scenario approaches the Western one now. In general the mobile phone network is working well, even outside of Khartoum. There is quite good coverage, with gaps though, in Darfur, on the roads North to Karima, and in the South. ==

• Fixed telephone:
== • The installation of a fixed telephone line might be quite useful for those who plan to have ADSL internet or for offices. For use as a telephone proper it might be less useful as line quality is not that good, and there are cheaper means for placing calls abroad (Skype). Sudatel is the sole provider so far. There is one office, called “ Sudabill ”  with blue fa ç ade, on Street 60 close to the corner with Elmashtal Street, and another office is located in Khartoum on the right hand side of the road leading from Ozone towards the Industrial area. You have to apply and then to wait for about two weeks until the line is installed. Payment is done on a monthly basis at the Sudabill offices. No bill is sent to your house, they give you the bill at the Sudabill office. Latest date is the 15th of every month, and then your line will be cut. You will be reconnected in a matter of seconds upon payment. Another sophisticated system!  J  ==