Communications In Bosnia

Internet, Mobile and Media in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Internet Access

Bosnia and Herzegovina boasts a well-developed national broadband wireless backbone, providing residents and visitors with reliable, high-speed internet access. In major cities like Sarajevo, Mostar, and Banja Luka, wireless internet is widely available and often free in hotels, restaurants, cafés, and public areas.

Whether you’re a tourist needing Wi-Fi on the go or a digital nomad setting up your remote workstation, connectivity across the country is generally smooth and dependable.

Mobile Phone Services

Mobile phone usage dominates over landlines in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The country has three main mobile network operators, offering prepaid and postpaid services with widespread 4G coverage:

BH Telecom (BH Mobile) – Prefixes: 061, 062 www.bhtelecom.ba
HT Eronet – Prefix: 063 www.hteronet.ba
m:tel – Prefixes: 065, 066 www.mtel.ba

SIM cards are affordable and widely available at airports, kiosks, and official outlets. Most providers offer tourist packages that include generous data bundles, ideal for short-term stays.

Print and Online Media

Bosnia and Herzegovina has a diverse and active press scene. Major national newspapers include:

Dnevni Avaz
Oslobođenje
Nezavisne Novine
Dnevni List

Online news portals are widely read, and many print editions have digital formats available.

Television

The country operates a multi-entity public broadcasting system with three primary channels:

BHRT – National broadcaster for all of Bosnia and Herzegovina
FTV (Federalna Televizija) – Serving the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
RTRS – Broadcasting for Republika Srpska

Private cable and satellite platforms are also widespread, with Telemach being the most popular for offering a wide range of regional and international channels.

Radio

Radio is still a major source of information and entertainment across Bosnia and Herzegovina. There are over 100 radio stations, some of the most popular include:

RSG Radio
Radio Kameleon
Antena Sarajevo
Radio Dobre Vibracije

Stations cover everything from news and talk shows to pop hits, traditional music, and international programming.