COMMUNICATIONS
Telephones - Main Lines in Use |
516,200 (2004) |
Telephones - Mobile
Cellular |
620,600 (2004) |
Telephone System |
General Assessment - Modern in all respects; one of the most
advanced telecommunications networks in the world. Domestic - Domestic satellite system with about 25 earth
stations. Cellular telephone use especially in rural areas is widespread. International - country code 672; 2 coaxial submarine cable systems;
satellite earth stations - 5 (3 Intelsat - 1 Indian Ocean and 2 Pacific Ocean,
2 Inmarsat - Atlantic and Indian Ocean regions) |
Radio Broadcast Stations |
AM 5, FM 130, shortwave 1
(2000) |
Television Broadcast Stations |
25 (plus 200 repeaters)
(2000) |
Internet Country Code |
.aq |
Internet Hosts |
125,770 (2004) |
Internet Users |
517,200 (2004) |