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Communications of Virgin Islands

Telephones - main lines in use:71,700 (2005)
Telephones - mobile cellular:64,200 (2004)
Telephone system:general assessment: modern system with total digital switching, uses fiber-optic cable and microwave radio relay
domestic: full range of services available
international: country code - 1-340; 2 submarine cable connections (Taino Carib, Americas-1); satellite earth stations - NA
Radio broadcast stations:AM 6, FM 16, shortwave 0 (2005)
Radios:107,000 (1997)
Television broadcast stations:5 (2006)
Televisions:68,000 (1997)
Internet country code:.vi
Internet hosts:3,855 (2006)
Internet Service Providers (ISPs):50 (2000)
Internet users:30,000 (2002)

Virgin Islands Quickstats

  • Population: 108,448 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 1,910 sq km
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  • Literacy: 90-95% est.

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Virgin Islands Internet

  • Usage: 30,000
  • Penetration: 26.9 %
  • Top Domain: .vq

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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