| | The World Factbook 2004 -- Field Listing - Telephone system |
 | | domestic: the individual islands are connected by a combination of satellite earth stations, microwave systems, and VHF and HF radiotelephone; within the islands, service is provided by small exchanges connected to subscribers by open wire, cable, and fiber-optic cable |
 | | domestic: islands interconnected by shortwave radiotelephone (used mostly for government purposes) |
 | | general assessment: large, well-equipped system by regional standards and being upgraded; cellular communications started in 1996 and have expanded substantially |
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