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Telecommunication systems Israel, in 35 editions.
The entry for Israel published Telecommunication systems in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2024. The text changed in 25 editions. Each is shown as published. Telecommunication systems in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 25
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2024
Published as “Telecommunications” (1990 to 1994), “Telephone system” (1995 to 2019) and “Telecommunication systems” (2020 to 2024).
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2024 edition
Same as 2023The same text in 1990 and 1991.
Published as “Telecommunications”
- most highly developed in the Middle East though not the largest;
- good system of coaxial cable and radio relay;
- 1,800,000 telephones;
- stations--11 AM, 24 FM, 54 TV;
- 2 submarine cables;
- satellite earth stations--2 Atlantic Ocean INTELSAT and 1 Indian Ocean INTELSAT
most highly developed in the Middle East though not the largest; good system of coaxial cable and radio relay; 1,800,000 telephones; stations--11 AM, 24 FM, 54 TV; 2 submarine cables; satellite earth stations--2 Atlantic Ocean INTELSAT and 1 Indian Ocean INTELSAT
Published as “Telecommunications”
- most highly developed in the Middle East although not the largest;
- good system of coaxial cable and radio relay;
- 1,800,000 telephones;
- broadcast stations - 14 AM, 21 FM, 20 TV;
- 3 submarine cables;
- satellite earth stations - 2 Atlantic Ocean INTELSAT and 1 Indian Ocean INTELSAT
most highly developed in the Middle East though although not the largest; good
system of coaxial cable and radio relay; 1,800,000 telephones; stations--11 broadcast
stations - 14 AM, 24 21 FM, 54 20 TV; 2 3 submarine cables; satellite earth stations--2 stations
- 2 Atlantic Ocean INTELSAT and 1 Indian Ocean INTELSAT
Published as “Telecommunications”
- most highly developed in the Middle East although not the largest;
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay;
- 1,800,000 telephones;
- broadcast stations - 14 AM, 21 FM, 20 TV;
- 3 submarine cables;
- satellite earth stations - 2 Atlantic Ocean INTELSAT and 1 Indian Ocean INTELSAT
most highly developed in the Middle East although not the largest; good
system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; 1,800,000 telephones; broadcast
broadcast stations - 14 AM, 21 FM, 20 TV; 3 submarine cables; satellite
earth stations
Published as “Telecommunications”
- most highly developed in the Middle East although not the largest;
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay;
- 1,800,000 telephones;
- broadcast stations - 14 AM, 21 FM, 20 TV;
- 3 submarine cables;
- satellite earth stations - 2 Atlantic Ocean INTELSAT and 1 Indian Ocean INTELSAT
most highly developed in the Middle East although not the largest; good
good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; 1,800,000 telephones;
telephones; broadcast stations - 14 AM, 21 FM, 20 TV; 3 submarine
cables; satellite
Indian Ocean INTELSAT
Published as “Telephone system”
1,800,000 telephones; most highly developed in the Middle East although not the largest
- local:
- NA
- intercity:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay
- international:
- 3 submarine cables; 3 INTELSAT (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) earth stations
1,800,000 telephones; most highly developed in the
Middle East although not the largest; largest
local: NA
intercity: good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; 1,800,000 relaytelephones; broadcast stations - 14 AM, 21 FM, 20 TV; international: 3 submarinesatellite earth stations - 2 3 INTELSAT (2 Atlantic Ocean INTELSAT and 1
Indian Ocean INTELSAT Ocean) earth stations
Published as “Telephone system”
most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay
- international:
- 3 submarine cables; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean)
1,800,000 telephones; most highly developed system in the
although not the largestlocal: NA domestic: good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay
intercity:
international: 3 submarine cables; satellite earth stations - 3 INTELSAT
Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1earth stations
Published as “Telephone system”
most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest
- domestic :
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay
- international:
- 3 submarine cables; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean)
most highly developed system in the Middle East
although not the largestdomestic: domestic : good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay
international: 3 submarine cables; satellite earth stations - 3
Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean)
Published as “Telephone system”
most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay
- international:
- 3 submarine cables; satellite earth stations-3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean)
most highly developed system in the Middle East
although not the largestdomestic : domestic: good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay
international: 3 submarine cables; satellite earth stations - 3stations-3 Intelsat
(2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean)
Published as “Telephone system”
most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay
- international:
- 3 submarine cables; satellite earth stations--3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean)
most highly developed system in the Middle East
although not the largest
domestic: good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay
international: 3 submarine cables; satellite earth stations-3 Intelsat stations--3
Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean)
Published as “Telephone system”
most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; all systems are digital
- international:
- 3 submarine cables; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean)
most highly developed system in the Middle East
domestic: good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay relay; all systems are digital
international: 3 submarine cables; satellite earth stations--3stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest domestic: good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay;
- all systems are digital international: 3 submarine cables;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean)
general assessment: most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; all systems are digital
- international:
- 3 submarine cables; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean)
general assessment: most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest
domestic: good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; all systems are digital
international: 3 submarine cables; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean)
The same text in 3 editions, 2004 to 2006.
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; all systems are digital
- international:
- country code - 972;
- 3 submarine cables;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean)
general assessment: most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest
domestic: good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; all systems are digital
international: country code - 972; 3 submarine cables; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay;
- all systems are digital;
- four privately-owned mobile-cellular service providers with countrywide coverage;
- mobile-cellular teledensity is more than 130 per 100 persons
- international:
- country code - 972;
- submarine cables provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean)
general assessment: most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest
domestic: good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; all systems are digital digital; four privately-owned mobile-cellular service providers with countrywide coverage; mobile-cellular teledensity is more than 130 per 100 persons
international: country code - 972; 3 submarine cables; cables provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay;
- all systems are digital;
- four privately-owned mobile-cellular service providers with countrywide coverage;
- mobile-cellular teledensity is 140 per 100 persons
- international:
- country code - 972;
- submarine cables provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2007)
general assessment: most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest
domestic: good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; all systems are digital; four privately-owned mobile-cellular service providers with countrywide coverage; mobile-cellular teledensity is more than 130 140 per 100 persons
international: country code - 972; submarine cables provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2007)
The same text in 3 editions, 2009 to 2011.
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay;
- all systems are digital;
- four privately-owned mobile-cellular service providers with countrywide coverage
- international:
- country code - 972;
- submarine cables provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2008)
general assessment:
most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest
domestic:
good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; all systems are digital; four privately-owned mobile-cellular service providers with countrywide coverage; mobile-cellular teledensity is 140 per 100 persons coverage
international:
country code - 972; submarine cables provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2007) (2008)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- most highly developed system in the Middle East
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay;
- all systems are digital;
- four privately-owned mobile-cellular service providers with countrywide coverage
- international:
- country code - 972;
- submarine cables provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean)
general assessment:
most highly developed system in the Middle East although not the largest
domestic:
good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; all systems are digital; four privately-owned mobile-cellular service providers with countrywide coverage
international:
country code - 972; submarine cables provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2008)
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- most highly developed system in the Middle East
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay;
- all systems are digital;
- four privately owned mobile-cellular service providers with countrywide coverage
- international:
- country code - 972;
- submarine cables provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2011)
general assessment:
most highly developed system in the Middle East
domestic:
good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; all systems are digital; four privately-owned privately owned mobile-cellular service providers with countrywide coverage
international:
country code - 972; submarine cables provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2011)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- most highly developed system in the Middle East
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay;
- all systems are digital;
- four privately owned mobile-cellular service providers with countrywide coverage
- international:
- country code - 972;
- submarine cables provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2011)
general assessment:
domestic:
international:
The same text in 2016 and 2017.
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- most highly developed system in the Middle East
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay;
- all systems are digital;
- competition among both fixed-line and mobile cellular providers results in good coverage countrywide
- international:
- country code - 972;
- submarine cables provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2015)
general assessment: most highly developed system in the Middle East
domestic: good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; all systems are digital; four privately owned mobile-cellular service competition among both fixed-line and mobile cellular providers with countrywide results in good coverage countrywide
international: country code - 972; submarine cables provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2011) (2015)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- most highly developed system in the Middle East;
- mobile broadband 100% population penetration;
- cunsumers enjoy inexpensive 3G services;
- 4G cellular service;
- fixed broadband available to 99% of all households (2018)
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay;
- all systems are digital;
- competition among both fixed-line and mobile cellular providers results in good coverage countrywide;
- fixed-line 39 per 100 and 127 per 100 for mobile-cellular subscriptions (2018)
- international:
- country code - 972;
- submarine cables provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2018)
general assessment: most highly developed system in the Middle East East; mobile broadband 100% population penetration; cunsumers enjoy inexpensive 3G services; 4G cellular service; fixed broadband available to 99% of all households (2018)
domestic: good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; all systems are digital; competition among both fixed-line and mobile cellular providers results in good coverage countrywide countrywide; fixed-line 39 per 100 and 127 per 100 for mobile-cellular subscriptions (2018)
international: country code - 972; submarine cables provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2015) (2018)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- most highly developed system in the Middle East;
- mobile broadband 100% population penetration;
- consumers enjoy inexpensive 3G services;
- 4G cellular service;
- fixed broadband available to 99% of all households (2019)
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay;
- all systems are digital;
- competition among both fixed-line and mobile cellular providers results in good coverage countrywide;
- fixed-line 39 per 100 and 127 per 100 for mobile-cellular subscriptions (2019)
- international:
- country code - 972;
- landing points for the MedNautilus Submarine System, Tameres North, Jonah and Lev Submarine System submarine cables provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2019)
general assessment: most highly developed system in the Middle East; mobile broadband 100% population penetration; cunsumers consumers enjoy inexpensive 3G services; 4G cellular service; fixed broadband available to 99% of all households (2018) (2019)
domestic: good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; all systems are digital; competition among both fixed-line and mobile cellular providers results in good coverage countrywide; fixed-line 39 per 100 and 127 per 100 for mobile-cellular subscriptions (2018) (2019)
international: country code - 972; landing points for the MedNautilus Submarine System, Tameres North, Jonah and Lev Submarine System submarine cables provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2018) (2019)
- general assessment:
- one of the most highly developed system in the Middle East;
- mobile broadband 100% population penetration;
- consumers enjoy inexpensive 3G and 4G cellular service;
- fixed broadband available to 99% of all households;
- 6 mobile operators in fierce competition;
- in 2019 govt. began process of 5G licensing (2020)
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay;
- all systems are digital;
- competition among both fixed-line and mobile cellular providers results in good coverage countrywide;
- fixed-line 36 per 100 and 127 per 100 for mobile-cellular subscriptions (2019)
- international:
- country code - 972;
- landing points for the MedNautilus Submarine System, Tameres North, Jonah and Lev Submarine System, submarine cables that provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2019)
note: the COVID-19 outbreak is negatively impacting telecommunications production and supply chains globally; consumer spending on telecom devices and services has also slowed due to the pandemic's effect on economies worldwide; overall progress towards improvements in all facets of the telecom industry - mobile, fixed-line, broadband, submarine cable and satellite - has moderated
general assessment: one of the most highly developed system in the Middle East; mobile broadband 100% population penetration; consumers enjoy inexpensive 3G services; and 4G cellular service; fixed broadband available to 99% of all households (2019) households; 6 mobile operators in fierce competition; in 2019 govt. began process of 5G licensing (2020)
domestic: good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; all systems are digital; competition among both fixed-line and mobile cellular providers results in good coverage countrywide; fixed-line 39 36 per 100 and 127 per 100 for mobile-cellular subscriptions (2019)
international: country code - 972; landing points for the MedNautilus Submarine System, Tameres North, Jonah and Lev Submarine System System, submarine cables that provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2019)
note: the COVID-19 outbreak is negatively impacting telecommunications production and supply chains globally; consumer spending on telecom devices and services has also slowed due to the pandemic's effect on economies worldwide; overall progress towards improvements in all facets of the telecom industry - mobile, fixed-line, broadband, submarine cable and satellite - has moderated
- general assessment:
- Israel has a highly developed economy with focus on technology products;
- investment in cyber-security industry and hub for start-ups;
- near universal broadband delivery to households and mobile penetration;
- LTE coverage, expanded fiber network with plans for 5G;
- emergency law allows mobile tracking;
- importer of broadcast equipment, integrated circuits, and computers from China;
- submarine cable connectivity to Europe (2020)
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay;
- all systems are digital;
- competition among both fixed-line and mobile cellular providers results in good coverage countrywide;
- fixed-line 36 per 100 and 127 per 100 for mobile-cellular subscriptions (2019)
- international:
- country code - 972;
- landing points for the MedNautilus Submarine System, Tameres North, Jonah and Lev Submarine System, submarine cables that provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2019)
note: the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on production and supply chains globally; since 2020, some aspects of the telecom sector have experienced downturn, particularly in mobile device production; many network operators delayed upgrades to infrastructure; progress towards 5G implementation was postponed or slowed in some countries; consumer spending on telecom services and devices was affected by large-scale job losses and the consequent restriction on disposable incomes; the crucial nature of telecom services as a tool for work and school from home became evident, and received some support from governments
general assessment: one of the most Israel has a highly developed system economy with focus on technology products; investment in the Middle East; mobile broadband 100% population penetration; consumers enjoy inexpensive 3G cyber-security industry and 4G cellular service; fixed hub for start-ups; near universal broadband available delivery to 99% of all households; 6 households and mobile operators in fierce competition; in 2019 govt. began process penetration; LTE coverage, expanded fiber network with plans for 5G; emergency law allows mobile tracking; importer of 5G licensing broadcast equipment, integrated circuits, and computers from China; submarine cable connectivity to Europe (2020)
domestic: good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; all systems are digital; competition among both fixed-line and mobile cellular providers results in good coverage countrywide; fixed-line 36 per 100 and 127 per 100 for mobile-cellular subscriptions (2019)
international: country code - 972; landing points for the MedNautilus Submarine System, Tameres North, Jonah and Lev Submarine System, submarine cables that provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2019)
note: the COVID-19 outbreak is negatively impacting telecommunications pandemic continues to have a significant impact on production and supply chains globally; since 2020, some aspects of the telecom sector have experienced downturn, particularly in mobile device production; many network operators delayed upgrades to infrastructure; progress towards 5G implementation was postponed or slowed in some countries; consumer spending on telecom services and devices was affected by large-scale job losses and services has also slowed due to the pandemic's effect consequent restriction on economies worldwide; overall progress towards improvements in all facets of disposable incomes; the crucial nature of telecom industry - mobile, fixed-line, broadband, submarine cable services as a tool for work and satellite - has moderated school from home became evident, and received some support from governments
- general assessment:
- Israel’s developed economy largely revolves around high technology products, primarily used in the medical, biotechnology, agricultural, materials, and military industries;
- the country also attracts investment in its cyber-security industry, and has established itself as a hub for thousands of start-up companies;
- to underpin these developments, Israel has developed a robust telecoms sector;
- household broadband subscriptions is high, with a focus on fiber-network deployment;
- LTE services are almost universally available, while the August 2020 multi-frequency bands also enabled the MNOs to provide services based on 5G;
- 5G will be supported by moves to close down GSM and 3G networks in stages through to the end of 2025, with the physical assets and frequencies to be repurposed for LTE and 5G use (2022)
- domestic:
- good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay;
- all systems are digital;
- competition among both fixed-line and mobile cellular providers results in good coverage countrywide;
- fixed-line nearly 39 per 100 and nearly 142 per 100 for mobile-cellular subscriptions (2020)
- international:
- country code - 972;
- landing points for the MedNautilus Submarine System, Tameres North, Jonah and Lev Submarine System, submarine cables that provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2019)
note: the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on production and supply chains globally; since 2020, some aspects of the telecom sector have experienced a downturn, particularly in mobile device production; progress toward 5G implementation has resumed, as well as upgrades to infrastructure; consumer spending on telecom services has increased due to the surge in demand for capacity and bandwidth; the crucial nature of telecom services as a tool for work and school from home is still evident, and the spike in this area has seen growth opportunities for development of new tools and increased services
general assessment: Israel has a highly Israel’s developed economy with focus on largely revolves around high technology products; products, primarily used in the medical, biotechnology, agricultural, materials, and military industries; the country also attracts investment in its cyber-security industry industry, and has established itself as a hub for start-ups; near universal broadband delivery thousands of start-up companies; to households and mobile penetration; LTE coverage, expanded fiber network underpin these developments, Israel has developed a robust telecoms sector; household broadband subscriptions is high, with plans for a focus on fiber-network deployment; LTE services are almost universally available, while the August 2020 multi-frequency bands also enabled the MNOs to provide services based on 5G; emergency law allows mobile tracking; importer 5G will be supported by moves to close down GSM and 3G networks in stages through to the end of broadcast equipment, integrated circuits, 2025, with the physical assets and computers from China; submarine cable connectivity frequencies to Europe (2020) be repurposed for LTE and 5G use (2022)
domestic: good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; all systems are digital; competition among both fixed-line and mobile cellular providers results in good coverage countrywide; fixed-line 36 nearly 39 per 100 and 127 nearly 142 per 100 for mobile-cellular subscriptions (2019) (2020)
international: country code - 972; landing points for the MedNautilus Submarine System, Tameres North, Jonah and Lev Submarine System, submarine cables that provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2019)
note: the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on production and supply chains globally; since 2020, some aspects of the telecom sector have experienced a downturn, particularly in mobile device production; many network operators delayed upgrades to infrastructure; progress towards toward 5G implementation was postponed or slowed in some countries; has resumed, as well as upgrades to infrastructure; consumer spending on telecom services and devices was affected by large-scale job losses and has increased due to the consequent restriction on disposable incomes; surge in demand for capacity and bandwidth; the crucial nature of telecom services as a tool for work and school from home became is still evident, and received some support from governments the spike in this area has seen growth opportunities for development of new tools and increased services
The same text in 2023 and 2024.
- general assessment:
- Israel’s developed economy largely revolves around high technology products and services, primarily used in the medical, biotechnology, agricultural, materials, and military industries;
- the country also attracts investment in its cyber-security industry, and has established itself as a hub for thousands of start-up companies;
- to underpin these developments, Israel has developed a robust telecoms sector;
- household broadband subscriptions is high, with a focus on fiber-network deployment;
- LTE services are almost universally available, while the August 2020 multi-frequency bands also enabled the MNOs to provide services based on 5G;
- 5G will be supported by moves to close down GSM and 3G networks in stages through to the end of 2025, with the physical assets and frequencies to be repurposed for LTE and 5G use (2023)
- domestic:
- fixed-line nearly 39 per 100 and nearly 140 per 100 for mobile-cellular subscriptions (2021)
- international:
- country code - 972;
- landing points for the MedNautilus Submarine System, Tameres North, Jonah and Lev Submarine System, submarine cables that provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East;
- satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2019)
general assessment: Israel’s developed economy largely revolves around high technology products, products and services, primarily used in the medical, biotechnology, agricultural, materials, and military industries; the country also attracts investment in its cyber-security industry, and has established itself as a hub for thousands of start-up companies; to underpin these developments, Israel has developed a robust telecoms sector; household broadband subscriptions is high, with a focus on fiber-network deployment; LTE services are almost universally available, while the August 2020 multi-frequency bands also enabled the MNOs to provide services based on 5G; 5G will be supported by moves to close down GSM and 3G networks in stages through to the end of 2025, with the physical assets and frequencies to be repurposed for LTE and 5G use (2022) (2023)
domestic: good system of coaxial cable and microwave radio relay; all systems are digital; competition among both fixed-line and mobile cellular providers results in good coverage countrywide; fixed-line nearly 39 per 100 and nearly 142 140 per 100 for mobile-cellular subscriptions (2020) (2021)
international: country code - 972; landing points for the MedNautilus Submarine System, Tameres North, Jonah and Lev Submarine System, submarine cables that provide links to Europe, Cyprus, and parts of the Middle East; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2019)
note: the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on production and supply chains globally; since 2020, some aspects of the telecom sector have experienced a downturn, particularly in mobile device production; progress toward 5G implementation has resumed, as well as upgrades to infrastructure; consumer spending on telecom services has increased due to the surge in demand for capacity and bandwidth; the crucial nature of telecom services as a tool for work and school from home is still evident, and the spike in this area has seen growth opportunities for development of new tools and increased services
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