total subscriptions: 1,618,511
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 23.95 (2019 est.)
total subscriptions: 6,182,105
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 91.48 (2019 est.)
general assessment:
political and security instability in Libya has disrupted its telecom sector, as warring factions make mobile towers a target and construction workers regularly cut cables by mistake; much of its infrastructure remains superior to that in most other African countries; rival operators fight for control; investment in fiber backbone and upgrades to international cables; limited LTE and 5G service; some satellite broadband; importer of broadcasting equipment from UAE and video displays from China (2021)
(2020)state-funded and private TV stations; some provinces operate local TV stations; pan-Arab satellite TV stations are available; state-funded radio (2019)
.ly
total: 1,440,859
percent of population: 21.76% (July 2018 est.)
total: 168,920
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 3 (2017 est.)
NOTE: The information regarding Libya on this page is re-published from the 2021 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency and other sources. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Libya 2021 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Libya 2021 should be addressed to the CIA or the source cited on each page.
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