there are outlets; and they work with english suppliers to distribute goods. I have lived in both NY and PA close to their communities and there is a wide degree of Amish-ness if you will. Different sects (this post referenced the Swartzentrubers specifically) have different degrees of strictness. The Amish I just worked with to log my property were of a belief that they could use their mobile phones for work purposes, and frequently did. But would leave outside the home, etc etc