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Communications in Zambia refers to the communication services available in Zambia.
Telephone
Facilities are ageing but still good by regional standards. High-capacity microwave radio relay connects most larger towns and cities. Several cellular telephone services in operation. Has 2 Intelsat satellite Earth stations: 1 Indian Ocean and 1 Atlantic Ocean.
- Telephones - main lines in use: 91,800 (2007)
- Telephones - mobile cellular: 2.639 million (2007)
Radio
Television
- Television broadcast stations: 1 (2001)
Internet
Internet service is widely available; Very small aperture terminal (VSAT) networks are operated by private firms.
- Internet users: 500,000 (2007)
- Country code (top-level domain): ZM
See also
Further reading
- Dean L. Mulozi (January 2008). Rural Access: Options and Challenges for Connectivity and Energy in Zambia. International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD)/eBrain Forum of Zambia. pp. 55. http://www.iicd.org/files/Zambia-Rural-Access-Report.pdf.
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the CIA World Factbook.
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