Communications in Belize

Communications in Belize

Communications in BelizeThis 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 an additional Channel in Orange Walk Town.

Televisions:41,000 (1997)

Internet Service Providers (ISPs):There are several ISPs in Belize: BTL, Speednet and others.

Country codes: .BZ

References

*factbook North America topic|Communications in

:"See also:" Belize


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