Communications in Belize
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Communications in Belize This article discusses facts regarding communication in Belize.
Telephones - main lines in use: 34,800 (March 2005) (ref: BTL)
Telephones - mobile cellular: 108,300 (June 2005) (ref: Informa Telecoms & Media)
Telephone system: above-average system (expensive). Basically a one carrier monopoly, BTL inc. However a new company, Speed Net, is now offering cellular service.
domestic: trunk network depends primarily on microwave radio relay
international: satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean); international dialing code - +501
Radio broadcast stations: AM 1, FM 12, shortwave 0 (1998)
Radios: 133,000 (1997)
Television broadcast stations: 3 (2007) Channel 7 and Channel 5 in Belize City and and additional Channel in Orange Walk Town.
Televisions: 41,000 (1997)
Internet Service Providers (ISPs): There are several ISPs in Belize: BTL, Speednet and others.
[edit] References
- This article contains material from the CIA World Factbook which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain. 2000
- See also : Belize
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