Saint Kitts and Nevis Communications 2022, CIA World Factbook

total subscriptions: 15,000 (2020 est.)

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 28 (2020 est.)

Telephones - mobile cellular

total subscriptions: 78,000 (2020 est.)

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 147 (2020 est.)

Telecommunication systems

general assessment: good interisland and international connections; broadband access; expanded FttP (Fiber to the Home) and LTE markets; regulatory development; telecom sector contributes greatly to the overall GDP; telecom sector is a growth area (2020)

domestic: interisland links via ECFS; fixed-line teledensity about 28 per 100 persons; mobile-cellular teledensity is roughly 147 per 100 persons (2020)

international: country code - 1-869; landing points for the ECFS, Southern Caribbean Fiber and the SSCS submarine cables providing connectivity for numerous Caribbean Islands (2019)

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

the government operates a national TV network that broadcasts on 2 channels; cable subscription services provide access to local and international channels; the government operates a national radio network; a mix of government-owned and privately owned broadcasters operate roughly 15 radio stations (2019)

Internet country code

.kn

Internet users

total: 42,796 (2019 est.)

percent of population: 81% (2019 est.)

Broadband - fixed subscriptions

total: 30,000 (2020 est.)

subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 56 (2020 est.)

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