Telephones - main lines in use:
44.364 million (2009)
country comparison to the world: 5
[see also: Telephones - main lines in use country ranks ]

Telephones - mobile cellular:
114.917 million (2009)
country comparison to the world: 7
[see also: Telephones - mobile cellular country ranks ]

Telephone system:
general assessment: excellent domestic and international service
domestic: high level of modern technology and excellent service of every kind
international: country code - 81; numerous submarine cables provide links throughout Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Europe, and US; satellite earth stations - 7 Intelsat (Pacific and Indian Oceans), 1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean region), 3 Inmarsat (Pacific and Indian Ocean regions), and 8 SkyPerfect JSAT (2008)

Broadcast media:
a mixture of public and commercial broadcast TV and radio stations; 5 national terrestrial television networks including 1 public broadcaster; the large number of radio and TV stations available provide a wide range of choices; satellite and cable services provide access to international channels (2008)

Internet country code:
.jp

Internet hosts:
54.846 million (2010)
country comparison to the world: 2
[see also: Internet hosts country ranks ]

Internet users:
99.182 million (2009)
country comparison to the world: 3
[see also: Internet users country ranks ]