How many people have cell phones in France?
Telephones | 39,883,000 |
Cell Phones | 59,840,000 |
Telephone System |
General assessment: highly developed Domestic: extensive cable and microwave radio relay; extensive use of fiber-optic cable; domestic satellite system International: country code - 33; numerous submarine cables provide links throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and the United States; satellite earth stations - more than 3 (2 Intelsat (with a total of 5 antennas - 2 for Indian Ocean and 3 for Atlantic Ocean), NA Eutelsat, 1 Inmarsat - Atlantic Ocean region); HF radiotelephone communications with more than 20 countries Overseas Departments: country codes: French Guiana - 594; Guadeloupe - 590; Martinique - 596; Mayotte - 262; Reunion - 262 |
Internet Hosts | 17,266,000 |
Internet Users | 45,262,000 |
Internet Country Code | .fr |
Broadcast Media | A mix of both publicly operated and privately owned TV stations; state-owned France Televisions operates 4 networks, one of which is a network of regional stations, and has part-interest in several thematic cable/satellite channels and international channels; a large number of privately owned regional and local TV stations; multi-channel satellite and cable services provide a large number of channels; public broadcaster Radio France operates 7 national networks, a series of regional networks, and operates services for overseas territories and foreign audiences; Radio France Internationale (RFI), under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is a leading international broadcaster; a large number of commercial FM stations, with many of them consolidating into commercial networks |