Page last updated on June 22, 2014

Telephones - main lines in use:
3.276 million (2012)
country comparison to the world: 48
[see also: Telephones - main lines in use country ranks ]

Telephones - mobile cellular:
24.13 million (2012)
country comparison to the world: 44
[see also: Telephones - mobile cellular country ranks ]

Telephone system:
general assessment: privatization began in 1988; most advanced telecommunications infrastructure in South America; modern system based on extensive microwave radio relay facilities; domestic satellite system with 3 earth stations
domestic: number of fixed-line connections have stagnated in recent years as mobile-cellular usage continues to increase, reaching 130 telephones per 100 persons
international: country code - 56; landing points for the Pan American, South America-1, and South American Crossing/Latin America Nautilus submarine cables providing links to the US and to Central and South America; satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean) (2011)

Broadcast media:
national and local terrestrial TV channels, coupled with extensive cable TV networks; the state-owned Television Nacional de Chile (TVN) network is self financed through commercial advertising revenues and is not under direct government control; large number of privately owned TV stations; about 250 radio stations (2007)

Internet country code:
.cl

Internet hosts:
2.152 million (2012)
country comparison to the world: 38
[see also: Internet hosts country ranks ]

Internet users:
7.009 million (2009)
country comparison to the world: 39
[see also: Internet users country ranks ]