Liechtenstein Communications 2022, CIA World Factbook

total subscriptions: 12,607 (2020 est.)

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 33 (2020 est.)

Telephones - mobile cellular

total subscriptions: 48,887 (2020 est.)

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 128 (2020 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 roughly 33 per 100 and mobile-cellular services 128 per 100 (2020)

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 a downturn, particularly in mobile device production; progress toward 5G implementation has resumed, as well as upgrades to infrastructure; consumer spending on telecom services has increased due to the surge in demand for capacity and bandwidth; the crucial nature of telecom services as a tool for work and school from home is still evident, and the spike in this area has seen growth opportunities for development of new tools and increased services

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: 37,260 (2019 est.)

percent of population: 98% (2019 est.)

Broadband - fixed subscriptions

total: 18,050 (2020 est.)

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 47 (2020 est.)

NOTE: The information regarding Liechtenstein on this page is re-published from the 2022 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency and other sources. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Liechtenstein 2022 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Liechtenstein 2022 should be addressed to the CIA or the source cited on each page.