Communications in Belize
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Communications in Belize
Telephones - main lines in use: 34,800 (March 2005) (ref: BTL)
Telephones - mobile cellular:
108,300 (June 2005) (ref: Informa Telecoms & Media)
<p>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
<p>Radio broadcast stations:
AM 1, FM 12, shortwave 0 (1998)
<p>Radios:
133,000 (1997)
<p>Television broadcast stations:
2 (1997)
<p>Televisions:
41,000 (1997)
<p>Internet Service Providers (ISPs):
There are several ISPs in Belize: BTL, Speednet and others.
<p>Country codes: BZ
References
- This article contains material from the CIA World Factbook which, as a US government publication, is in the public domain. 2000
- See also : Belize