Communication in Chile
Telephone System
General Assesment
Privatization began in 1988; advanced telecommunications infrastructure; modern system based on extensive microwave radio relay facilities; fixed-line connections have dropped in recent years as mobile-cellular usage continues to increase, reaching a level of 75 telephones per 100 persons.
Domestic
Extensive microwave radio relay links; domestic satellite system with 3 earth stations.
International
Submarine cables provide links to the US and to Central and South America; satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean) (2007).
International Dialing Code
56
Radio Broadcast Stations
AM 180 (8 inactive), FM 64, shortwave 17 (1 inactive) (1998)
Television Broadcast Stations
63 (plus 121 repeaters) (1997)
Internet Top Level Domain
.cl
Internet Users
4,156,000
Broadband Internet Users
Unknown
