Telecommunications in Zambia

Communications in Zambia refers to the communication services available in Zambia.

Telephone

Facilities are ageing but still good by regional standards. High-capacity microwave radio relay connects most larger towns and cities. Several cellular telephone services in operation. Has 2 Intelsat satellite Earth stations: 1 Indian Ocean and 1 Atlantic Ocean.

The country code for Zambia is 260.

• Telephones - main lines in use: 85,700 (2011)
• Telephones - mobile cellular: 8.165 million (2011)

Broadcast media

The state-owned Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) operates one television station, and is the principal local-content provider. There is also several private TV stations. Multi-channel subscription TV services are available. ZNBC operates 3 radio networks. Relays of at least 2 international broadcasters are accessible in Lukasa and Kitwe.

Internet

Internet service is widely available; Very small aperture terminal (VSAT) networks are operated by private firms.

• Internet hosts: 16,571 (2012)
• Internet users: 816,200 (2009)
• Country code (top-level domain): ZM

See also

• Zambia

Further reading

• Dean L. Mulozi (January 2008). Rural Access: Options and Challenges for Connectivity and Energy in Zambia. International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD)/eBrain Forum of Zambia. p. 55. 

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the CIA World Factbook.