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Communications of Cayman Islands

Telephones - main lines in use:38,000 (2002)
Telephones - mobile cellular:17,000 (2002)
Telephone system:general assessment: reasonably good system
domestic: liberalization of telecom market in 2003 reflected in falling prices and improving services
international: country code - 1-345; 2 submarine fiber optic cables (Maya-1, Cayman-Jamaica); satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean)
Radio broadcast stations:AM 1, FM 4, shortwave 0 (2004)
Radios:36,000 (1997)
Television broadcast stations:4 with cable system (2004)
Televisions:7,000 (1997)
Internet country code:.ky
Internet hosts:8,611 (2006)
Internet Service Providers (ISPs):16 (2000)
Internet users:9,909 (2003)

Cayman Islands Quickstats

  • Population: 46,600
  • Area: 262 sq km
  • Density: 139.5 /km² (63rd)
  • GDP (total):
  • GDP (per capita):
  • Literacy: 98%

Languages of Cayman Islands

Useful to know

  • Currency: Cayman dollar (KYD)
  • Dial code: +1-345

International Trade

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Cayman Islands Internet

  • Usage: 9,909
  • Penetration: 19.7%
  • Top Domain: .cj

WT eBusiness info:

  • Success Ranking: 100
  • Market testing: Untested
  • Overall risk: High
  • Overall reward: Low

e-maturity:

  • Tourism: 10%
  • eCommerce: 10%
  • Gaming: 10%
  • eLearning: 10%

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