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Afghani Communications

Afghani Communications. By: Melanie Suson, Heather Haney and Grayson Gerlich. Overview.

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Afghani Communications

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  1. Afghani Communications • By: Melanie Suson, Heather Haney and Grayson Gerlich

  2. Overview • Afghanistan is rated very low world-wide on the various communication indicators. This holds true with most indicators except cellular phones. Afghanistan has a high majority of the population with access to cellular service. Overall however, the amount of communication industry is negligible.

  3. Telephones (main line) • There are currently 140,000 main line telephones in use within Afghanistan. • This rates it 137th in the world in terms of phones in use. • Most rural areas are completely without main line communications.

  4. Telephones (cellular) • The cellular telephone area is the one place where Afghanistan is rated in the top 90 countries. • There are currently 13 million cell phones in use, even some in rural areas. • This ranks Afghanistan 55th.

  5. More on Cellular Phones • Due to limited access to main line telephones, more and more Afghanis use cell phones. • 55% have access to mobile service, and 85% live within the area provided by Afghanistan’s largest provider.

  6. Radio Broadcasting • Radio is a popular way to be entertained, and is well provided. • Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA) operates several state-owned radio stations. • There are around 150 private radio providers, and close to a dozen international stations, some in different languages.

  7. TV Broadcasting • Fewer television stations are available, due to the cost of TV. • The RTA operates several state-owned stations along with 50 other stations. • There are once again around 12 international stations.

  8. Internet • Internet is not widely available in Afghanistan, and some rural areas have never experienced connectivity. • There are only 121 internet hosts in Afghanistan, ranking it 203rd, or last, in the world.

  9. Internet (continued) • Despite limited connectivity, there are currently 1 million internet users in Afghanistan, who mainly reside in Kabul or other major cities. • This ranks in 98th in the world in terms of internet users.

  10. Internet (notes) • The 1 million users account for only about 3% of the entire population, making them a definite minority. • Access to internet is growing however, due to a growth in things such as internet café’s and public telekiosk’s.

  11. Sources • CIA World Factbook • Google Images

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