Liechtenstein Communications 2021, CIA World Factbook

total subscriptions: 13,727

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 35.34 (2019 est.)

Telephones - mobile cellular

total subscriptions: 47,748

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 122.92 (2019 est.)

Telecommunication systems

general assessment: automatic telephone system; 44 Internet service providers in Liechtenstein and Switzerland combined; FttP (fiber to the home) penetration marketed 3rd highest in EU; fiber network reaches 3/4 of the population (2020)

domestic: fixed-line 37 per 100 and mobile-cellular services 127 per 100 (2019)

international: country code - 423; linked to Swiss networks by cable and microwave radio relay

note: the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on production and supply chains globally; since 2020, some aspects of the telecom sector have experienced downturn, particularly in mobile device production; many network operators delayed upgrades to infrastructure; progress towards 5G implementation was postponed or slowed in some countries; consumer spending on telecom services and devices was affected by large-scale job losses and the consequent restriction on disposable incomes; the crucial nature of telecom services as a tool for work and school from home became evident, and received some support from governments

Broadcast media

relies on foreign terrestrial and satellite broadcasters for most broadcast media services; first Liechtenstein-based TV station established August 2008; Radio Liechtenstein operates multiple radio stations; a Swiss-based broadcaster operates one radio station in Liechtenstein

Internet country code

.li

Internet users

total: 37,815

percent of population: 98.1% (July 2018 est.)

Broadband - fixed subscriptions

total: 17,173

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 44.21 (2019 est.)

NOTE: The information regarding Liechtenstein 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 Liechtenstein 2021 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Liechtenstein 2021 should be addressed to the CIA or the source cited on each page.