Internet Access / WiFi
Pohnpei Public Library
Considering how small Pohnpei is, its public library is truly an exceptional facility. In addition to a surprisingly diverse catalog of books and periodicals (and a large Children’s Section), the library also has a computer lab and wireless internet. Use of any computer lab station is $2.00 per hour with a limit of one hour per day. Use of the library’s private wi-fi is $10.00 per month, however there is also free wifi available there.
- 8AM-5PM (Mon-Fri); 10AM-2PM (Sat)
- +691.320.2423
- pohnpeipubliclibrary@gmail.com
- pohnpeipubliclibrary.blogspot.com
Phone
International Phone Calls
International phone cards purchased outside Micronesia will not work in the FSM, because “800” numbers aren’t free. However, you can make international phone calls from a cellphone with an FSMTC SIM card. There are regular and off-peak rates*. See below:
For a complete list of international rates, visit https://www.fsmtc.fm/phone/international-rates.
Local Phone Calls
Most unlocked GSM mobile phones will work on Pohnpei. Simply purchase a SIM card and a pre-paid FSM TelCard at FSM Telecom headquarters. TelCards are available in $5, $10, and $20 denominations. There is no charge for in-coming calls.
For a complete list of domestic rates, visit https://www.fsmtc.fm/phone/domestic-rates.
Mobile Data
Again, most unlocked GSM mobile phones will work on Pohnpei. To use mobile data first purchase a SIM card and a pre-paid FSM TelCard at FSM Telecom headquarters. Mobile data plans available for purchase with the use of the pre-paid credit from TelCards. Simply dial and call *000# and an interactive menu will prompt different options including one to order a plan. Make sure that you have enough load on your sim to purchase the plan you would like to have. You can find how much pre-paid credit/load you currently have on your sim by dialing and calling *767# or selecting the option on the interactive menu.
For complete information on mobile data setup and rates, visit https://www.fsmtc.fm/wireless/go.
Postal Services
Post Offices
Pohnpei has 3 post offices. The Main Post Office is located on Main Street (Kaselehlie) in Kolonia, while a smaller branch offices can be found at the Pohnpei International Airport and the National Government complex in Palikir. Under the current agreement with the U.S., the F.S.M.’s postal services are officially part of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Pohnpei has a U.S. zip code (96941) and is treated like any U.S. state. Mail sent to and from the U.S. follows USPS domestic mail rates. Parcels sent to the F.S.M. from the U.S., however, do require a customs form. All Pohnpei addresses are post office boxes — there are no residential addresses on the island. You can also accept mail sent to you via general delivery (general delivery is only available for 3 months).
The key to getting things to and from Micronesia promptly is to keep packages small (under 20 lbs), so that they can be sent by air. Large, heavy parcels are invariably sent by ship and take 8-10 weeks to arrive. Boxes should be carefully prepared and wrapped with clear packing tape. Fragile items should be very well-padded to prevent damage. Express Mail will not get your package to or from the island any faster than Priority.
- Main Office: 8AM-3PM (Mon-Fri); 9AM-2PM no parcel pick-up (Sat)
- Palikir Office: 9AM-4PM (Mon-Fri)
- Airport Office: 9:30AM-2PM (Mon-Fri)
- +691.320.2313