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TELEPHONE

There is one phone line for approximately every 100 people, leaving a total of 100,100 as of 2005 . Mobile communications are improving though, because of the introduction of two wireless carriers into this developing country. There are approximately 1.2 Million Cellular Lines as of 2005 . The international calling code for Afghanistan is +93. There are five VSAT's installed in Afghanistan, providing international and domestic voice and data connectivity.


TELEVISION

Televisions are somewhat popular however, as there are approximately 100,000 televisions installed in Afghanistan as of 1999 , with at least 10 television broadcast stations.


RADIO

There are 23 FM Stations broadcasting, 21 Mediumwave Stations , and 1 Shortwave Staion .


INTERNET

There are approximately 1,000 internet users in Afghanistan as of 2002 . Internet access is growing through Internet Cafes as well as public "telekiosks" in Kabul that are part of a nationwide network proposed by the Transitional Authority for internet access. The country code for Afghanistan is " .af ".


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