457,000 (2008) country comparison to the world: 157

Telephone system:

general assessment: a somewhat modern but not an advanced system

domestic: mobile-cellular subscribership is increasing; combined fixed-line and mobile cellular teledensity approaching 45 telephones per 100 persons; telephone system consists of carrier-equipped, open-wire lines and low-capacity, microwave radio relay

international: country code - 268; satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean) (2007)

Radio broadcast stations:

AM 3, FM 2 (plus 4 repeaters), shortwave 3 (2004)

Television broadcast stations:

12 (includes 7 relay stations) (2004)

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