Slovakia Communications 2008

Telephones - main lines in use:
1.167 million (2006)

Telephones - mobile cellular:
4.893 million (2006)

Telephone system:
general assessment: Slovakia has a modern telecommunications system that has expanded dramatically in recent years with the growth in cellular services
domestic: analog system is now receiving digital equipment and is being enlarged with fiber-optic cable, especially in the larger cities; 3 companies provide nationwide cellular services
international: country code - 421; 3 international exchanges (1 in Bratislava and 2 in Banska Bystrica) are available; Slovakia is participating in several international telecommunications projects that will increase the availability of external services

Radio broadcast stations:
AM 15, FM 78, shortwave 2 (1998)

Television broadcast stations:
80 (national broadcasting 6, regional 7, local 67) (2004)

Internet country code:
.sk

Internet hosts:
821,816 (2007)