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Falkland Islands Travel Guide

Communication in Falkland Islands

Telephone System

General Assesment

Domestic

Government-operated radiotelephone and private VHF/CB radiotelephone networks provide effective service to almost all points on both islands.

International

Satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean) with links through London to other countries.

International Dialing Code

500

Radio Broadcast Stations

AM 1, FM 7, shortwave 0 (British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) provides Radio 1 and Radio 2 service) (2006)

Television Broadcast Stations

2 (British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) provides multi-channel satellite service to members of UK Forces as well as islanders); cable television is available in Stanley (2006)

Internet Top Level Domain

.fk

Internet Users

1,900

Broadband Internet Users

Unknown

Communication in Falkland Islands
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Why Travel to Falkland Islands?

  • Experience the fresh air and wild outdoor environment.
  • Discover the way of life in this remote yet beautiful outpost, and chat with the friendly islanders over a cup of tea and cake.
  • Experience an incredible range of different bird-life, sit with penguins, then walk on to observe elephant seals.
  • Explore Stanley – one of the smallest, friendliest capital cities in the world.
  • Fish, kayak, mountain-bike, climb, hike, camp, dry-stone wall, paint, photograph, visit battlefields and more.