| Telephones - main lines in use | total subscriptions: 17,766 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 33.23 (2019 est.) |
| Telephones - mobile cellular | total subscriptions: 78,970 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 147.71 (2019 est.) |
| Telecommunication systems | general assessment: good interisland and international connections; broadband access; expanded FttP (Fiber to the Home) and LTE markets; regulatory development; telecom sector contributes greatly to the overall GDP; telecom sector is a growth area (2020) domestic: interisland links via ECFS; fixed-line teledensity about 33 per 100 persons; mobile-cellular teledensity is roughly 148 per 100 persons (2019) international: country code - 1-869; landing points for the ECFS, Southern Caribbean Fiber and the SSCS submarine cables providing connectivity for numerous Caribbean Islands (2019) note: the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on production and supply chains globally; since 2020, some aspects of the telecom sector have experienced downturn, particularly in mobile device production; many network operators delayed upgrades to infrastructure; progress towards 5G implementation was postponed or slowed in some countries; consumer spending on telecom services and devices was affected by large-scale job losses and the consequent restriction on disposable incomes; the crucial nature of telecom services as a tool for work and school from home became evident, and received some support from governments |
| Broadcast media | the government operates a national TV network that broadcasts on 2 channels; cable subscription services provide access to local and international channels; the government operates a national radio network; a mix of government-owned and privately owned broadcasters operate roughly 15 radio stations |
| Internet country code | .kn |
| Internet users | total: 42,852 percent of population: 80.71% (July 2018 est.) |
| Broadband - fixed subscriptions | total: 16,400 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 31 (2017 est.) |
Source: CIA World Factbook
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