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3,700 (2009)
country comparison to the world: 218
[see also: Telephones - main lines in use country ranks ]
25,100 (2004)
country comparison to the world: 206
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general assessment: fully digital system with international direct dialing
domestic:
full range of services available; GSM wireless service available
international:
country code - 1-649; the Americas Region Caribbean Ring System (ARCOS-1) fiber optic telecommunications submarine cable provides connectivity to South and Central America, parts of the Caribbean, and the US; satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean)
while there are no local terrestrial TV stations, broadcasts from the Bahamas can be received; multi-channel cable and satellite TV services are available; government-run radio network operates alongside private broadcasters with a total of about 15 stations broadcasting (2007)
8,969 (2010)
country comparison to the world: 128
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