Telephones - main lines in use:
3.523 million (2010)
country comparison to the world: 44
[see also: Telephones - main lines in use country ranks ]

Telephones - mobile cellular:
15.868 million (2010)
country comparison to the world: 46
[see also: Telephones - mobile cellular country ranks ]

Telephone system:
general assessment: telephone services have improved significantly and are available in most parts of the country
domestic: national trunk network consists mostly of digital microwave radio relay; fiber-optic links now in use in Colombo area and fixed wireless local loops have been installed; competition is strong in mobile cellular systems and mobile cellular subscribership is increasing
international: country code - 94; the SEA-ME-WE-3 and SEA-ME-WE-4 submarine cables provide connectivity to Asia, Australia, Middle East, Europe, US; satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (Indian Ocean)

Broadcast media:
government operates 2 television channels and a radio network; multi-channel satellite and cable TV subscription services are obtainable; 8 private TV stations and about a dozen private radio stations in operation (2008)

Internet country code:
.lk

Internet hosts:
8,865 (2010)
country comparison to the world: 132
[see also: Internet hosts country ranks ]

Internet users:
1.777 million (2009)
country comparison to the world: 77
[see also: Internet users country ranks ]