Page last updated on January 31, 2014

Telephones - main lines in use:
2.796 million (2013)
country comparison to the world: 52
[see also: Telephones - main lines in use country ranks ]

Telephones - mobile cellular:
19.533 million (2013)
country comparison to the world: 51
[see also: Telephones - mobile cellular country ranks ]

Telephone system:
general assessment: telephone services have improved significantly and are available in most parts of the country
domestic: national trunk network consists mostly of digital microwave radio relay; fiber-optic links now in use in Colombo area and fixed wireless local loops have been installed; competition is strong in mobile cellular systems and mobile cellular subscribership is increasing
international: country code - 94; the SEA-ME-WE-3 and SEA-ME-WE-4 submarine cables provide connectivity to Asia, Australia, Middle East, Europe, US; satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (Indian Ocean) (2011)

Broadcast media:
government operates 8 TV channels and a radio network; multi-channel satellite and cable TV subscription services available; 35 private TV stations and about 50 radio stations (2012)

Internet country code:
.lk

Internet hosts:
9,552 (2012)
country comparison to the world: 136
[see also: Internet hosts country ranks ]

Internet users:
1.777 million (2009)
country comparison to the world: 77
[see also: Internet users country ranks ]