Introduction
How is the communication system in Laos? Here, Broadcast media include 6 TV stations operating out of Vientiane, with half state-operated and half commercial; 17 provincial stations, with nearly all programming relayed via satellite from the state-operated stations in Vientiane; multi-channel satellite and cable TV systems provide access to a wide range of foreign stations; state-controlled radio with state-operated Lao National Radio (LNR) broadcasting on 5 frequencies; transmissions of multiple international broadcasters are accessible. What about Telecommuication systems and Internet? Explore this article to find out more.
More about communication in Laos
| Internet country code | .la |
|---|---|
| Broadband - fixed subscriptions | |
| Total | 183,000 (2022 est.) |
| Subscriptions per 100 inhabitants | 2 (2022 est.) |
| Internet users | |
| Percent of population | 64% (2023 est.) |
| Telephones - fixed lines | |
| Total subscriptions | 1.3 million (2021 est.) |
| Subscriptions per 100 inhabitants | 18 (2022 est.) |
| Telephones - mobile cellular | |
| Total subscriptions | 4.96 million (2023 est.) |
| Subscriptions per 100 inhabitants | 65 (2023 est.) |
All Important Facts about Laos
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