Communications in Nicaragua

Telephones – main lines in use: 350,000 (2004)

Telephones – mobile cellular: 150,000 (2004)

Telephone system: Very modern, 90% digital system, 10% analog. Extensive national fiber-optic network; also connected to Central American Microwave System. Local Number Portability to be implemented in near future.
domestic: Fiber optic, wire and microwave radio relay
international: satellite earth stations – 1 Intersputnik (Atlantic Ocean region) and 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean)

Radio broadcast stations: AM 50, FM 100, shortwave 1 (2004)

Radios: 1.24 million (1997)

Television broadcast stations: 10 (plus seven low-power repeaters) (2004)

Televisions: 320,000 (1997)

Internet Service Providers (ISPs): 5 (1999). Cable internet in widespread use. DSL and WAP available in major cities.

Country code (Top level domain): NI

See also : Nicaragua