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Telecommunication systems Mongolia, in 35 editions.
The entry for Mongolia published Telecommunication systems in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2024. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Telecommunication systems in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 29
- 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 2023Published as “Telecommunications”
- stations--13 AM, 1 FM, 1 TV (with 18 provincial relays);
- relay of Soviet TV;
- 60,000 TV sets;
- 186,000 radio receivers;
- at least 1 satellite earth station
stations--13 AM, 1 FM, 1 TV (with 18 provincial relays); relay of Soviet TV; 60,000 TV sets; 186,000 radio receivers; at least 1 satellite earth station
Published as “Telecommunications”
- stations--12 AM, 1 FM, 1 TV (with 18 provincial relays);
- relay of Soviet TV;
- 120,000 TVs;
- 186,000 radios;
- at least 1 earth station
stations--13 stations--12 AM, 1 FM, 1 TV (with 18 provincial relays); relay of Soviet TV; 60,000 TV sets; 120,000 TVs; 186,000 radio receivers; radios; at least 1 satellite earth station
The same text in 1992 and 1993.
Published as “Telecommunications”
- 63,000 telephones (1989);
- broadcast stations - 12 AM, 1 FM, 1 TV (with 18 provincial repeaters);
- repeat of Russian TV;
- 120,000 TVs;
- 220,000 radios;
- at least 1 earth station
stations--12 63,000 telephones (1989); broadcast stations - 12 AM, 1 FM, 1 TV (with 18
provincial relays); relay repeaters); repeat of Soviet Russian TV; 120,000 TVs; 186,000 220,000 radios; at
least 1 earth station
Published as “Telecommunications”
- 63,000 telephones (1989);
- broadcast stations - 12 AM, 1 FM, 1 TV (with 18 provincial repeaters);
- repeat of Russian TV;
- 120,000 TVs;
- 220,000 radios;
- at least 1 earth station
63,000 telephones (1989); broadcast stations - 12 AM, 1 FM, 1 TV (with 18
18 provincial repeaters); repeat of Russian TV; 120,000 TVs; 220,000
radios; at
Published as “Telephone system”
63,000 telephones (1989)
- local:
- NA
- intercity:
- NA
- international:
- at least 1 satellite earth station
Rewritten: too little of the 1994 text remains to mark the changes.
63,000 telephones (1989)
local: NA
intercity: NA
international: at least 1 satellite earth station
Published as “Telephone system”
- domestic:
- NA
- international:
- satellite earth station - 1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean Region)
63,000 telephones (1989) domestic: NA
local: NA
intercity:
international: at least 1 satellite earth station - 1 Intersputnik (Indian
Ocean Region)
Published as “Telephone system”
- domestic:
- NA
- international:
- satellite earth station - 1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean Region)
domestic: NA
international: satellite earth station - 1 Intersputnik (Indian
Region)
Published as “Telephone system”
- domestic:
- NA
- international:
- satellite earth station-1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean Region)
domestic: NA
international: satellite earth station - 1 station-1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean
Region)
Published as “Telephone system”
- domestic:
- NA
- international:
- satellite earth station--1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean Region)
domestic: NA
international: satellite earth station-1 station--1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean
Region)
Published as “Telephone system”
- domestic:
- NA
- international:
- satellite earth station - 1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean Region)
domestic: NA
international: satellite earth station--1 station - 1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- very low density: about 3.5 telephones for each thousand persons domestic: NA international: satellite earth station - 1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean Region)
general assessment: very low density: about 3.5 telephones for each thousand persons domestic: NA
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- very low density: about 3.5 telephones for each thousand persons
- domestic:
- NA
- international:
- satellite earth station - 1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean Region)
general assessment: very low density: about 3.5 telephones for each thousand persons
domestic: NA
international: satellite earth station - 1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean Region)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- very low density: about 3.5 telephones for each thousand persons
- domestic:
- NA
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth station - 1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean Region)
general assessment: very low density: about 3.5 telephones for each thousand persons
domestic: NA
international: country code - 976; satellite earth station - 1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean Region)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas
- domestic:
- very low density of about 6.5 telephones for each thousand persons; two wireless providers cover all but two provinces
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth station - 1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean Region)
general assessment: network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas
domestic: very low density: density of about 3.5 6.5 telephones for each thousand persons persons; two wireless providers cover all but two provinces
domestic: NA
international: country code - 976; satellite earth station - 1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean Region)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas
- domestic:
- very low density of about 5.5 main lines per 100 persons; two wireless providers cover all but two provinces
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth station - 1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean Region)
general assessment: network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas
domestic: very low density of about 6.5 telephones for each thousand 5.5 main lines per 100 persons; two wireless providers cover all but two provinces
international: country code - 976; satellite earth station - 1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean Region)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas
- domestic:
- very low density of about 6 main lines per 100 persons (roughly 25 per 100 persons including cellular mobile phones); there are 3 wireless providers
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7
general assessment: network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas
domestic: very low density of about 5.5 6 main lines per 100 persons; two persons (roughly 25 per 100 persons including cellular mobile phones); there are 3 wireless providers cover all but two provinces
international: country code - 976; satellite earth station stations - 1 Intersputnik (Indian Ocean Region) 7
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas
- domestic:
- very low fixed-line density;
- there are multiple mobile cellular service providers and subscribership is increasing rapidly;
- a fiber-optic network is also being installed that will improve broadband and communication services between major urban centers
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7
general assessment: network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas
domestic: very low density of about 6 main lines per 100 persons (roughly 25 per 100 persons including cellular mobile phones); fixed-line density; there are 3 wireless multiple mobile cellular service providers and subscribership is increasing rapidly; a fiber-optic network is also being installed that will improve broadband and communication services between major urban centers
international: country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas
- domestic:
- very low fixed-line density;
- there are multiple mobile cellular service providers and subscribership is increasing rapidly;
- a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7
general assessment:
network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas
domestic:
very low fixed-line density; there are multiple mobile cellular service providers and subscribership is increasing rapidly; a fiber-optic network is also being has been installed that will improve is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services
international:
country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas;
- a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services
- domestic:
- very low fixed-line teledensity; there are multiple mobile- cellular providers and subscribership is increasing rapidly;
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7
general assessment:
network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas areas; a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services
domestic:
very low fixed-line density; there are multiple mobile cellular service providers and subscribership is increasing rapidly;
domestic:
very low fixed-line teledensity; there are multiple mobile- cellular providers and subscribership is increasing rapidly;
international:
country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas;
- a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services
- domestic:
- very low fixed-line teledensity; there are multiple mobile- cellular providers and subscribership is increasing
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7
general assessment:
network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas; a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services
domestic:
very low fixed-line teledensity; there are multiple mobile- cellular providers and subscribership is increasing rapidly;
international:
country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas;
- a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services
- domestic:
- very low fixed-line teledensity; there are multiple mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is increasing
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2011)
general assessment:
network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas; a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services
domestic:
very low fixed-line teledensity; there are multiple mobile- cellular mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is increasing
international:
country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2011)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas;
- a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services
- domestic:
- very low fixed-line teledensity; there are multiple mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is increasing
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2011)
general assessment:
domestic:
international:
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas;
- a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services
- domestic:
- very low fixed-line teledensity; there are multiple mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is increasing
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2015)
general assessment: network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas; a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services
domestic: very low fixed-line teledensity; there are multiple mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is increasing
international: country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2011) (2015)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas;
- a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services
- domestic:
- very low fixed-line teledensity; there are four mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is increasing
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2016)
general assessment: network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas; a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services
domestic: very low fixed-line teledensity; there are multiple four mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is increasing
international: country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2015) (2016)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas;
- a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services (2016)
- domestic:
- very low fixed-line teledensity; there are four mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is increasing (2016)
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2016)
general assessment: network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas; a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services (2016)
domestic: very low fixed-line teledensity; there are four mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is increasing (2016)
international: country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2016)
Published as “Telephone system”
- general assessment:
- network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas;
- a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services;
- compared to other Asian countries, Mongolia's growth in telecommunications is moderate;
- mobile broadband is growing with 4 competitive MNOs (mobile network operators) along with better tarrifs;
- 3G mobile broadband products are very popular with 4G services by 2022;
- in May 2018 a South Korean company completed the sale of 40% stake back to Mongolian government (2018)
- domestic:
- very low fixed-line teledensity 10 per 100; there are four mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is increasing with 131 per 100 persons (2018)
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2016)
general assessment: network is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas; a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services; compared to other Asian countries, Mongolia's growth in telecommunications is moderate; mobile broadband is growing with 4 competitive MNOs (mobile network operators) along with better tarrifs; 3G mobile broadband products are very popular with 4G services (2016) by 2022; in May 2018 a South Korean company completed the sale of 40% stake back to Mongolian government (2018)
domestic: very low fixed-line teledensity; teledensity 10 per 100; there are four mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is increasing (2016) with 131 per 100 persons (2018)
international: country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2016)
- general assessment:
- liberalized and competitive telecoms market;
- mobile broadband seen steady growth, but fixed-line broadband is an attractive option;
- a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services;
- compared to other Asian countries, Mongolia's growth in telecommunications is moderate;
- mobile broadband is growing with 4 competitive MNOs (mobile network operators) along with better tariffs;
- 3G mobile broadband products are very popular, launch of 4G LTE services by all major operators;
- in May 2018 a South Korean company completed the sale of 40% stake back to Mongolian government (2020)
- domestic:
- very low fixed-line teledensity 12 per 100; there are four mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is increasing with 137 per 100 persons (2019)
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2016)
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: network liberalized and competitive telecoms market; mobile broadband seen steady growth, but fixed-line broadband is improving with international direct dialing available in many areas; an attractive option; a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services; compared to other Asian countries, Mongolia's growth in telecommunications is moderate; mobile broadband is growing with 4 competitive MNOs (mobile network operators) along with better tarrifs; tariffs; 3G mobile broadband products are very popular with popular, launch of 4G LTE services by 2022; all major operators; in May 2018 a South Korean company completed the sale of 40% stake back to Mongolian government (2018) (2020)
domestic: very low fixed-line teledensity 10 12 per 100; there are four mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is increasing with 131 137 per 100 persons (2018) (2019)
international: country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2016)
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:
- liberalized and competitive telecom market;
- steady growth in mobile broadband, but fixed-line broadband is still an economical option;
- installation of a fiber-optic network improved broadband and communication services between major urban centers;
- compared to other Asian countries, Mongolia's growth in telecom is moderate;
- mobile broadband rate is growing through competition among operators with reasonable tariffs;
- launch of 4G LTE services by all major operators;
- South Korean investment in landline and cellular services;
- partner in China’s economic corridor project;
- import of broadcasting equipment from China (2020)
- domestic:
- very low fixed-line teledensity 12 per 100; there are four mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is increasing with 137 per 100 persons (2019)
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2016)
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: liberalized and competitive telecoms telecom market; mobile broadband seen steady growth, growth in mobile broadband, but fixed-line broadband is still an attractive economical option; installation of a fiber-optic network has been installed that is improving improved broadband and communication services between major urban centers with multiple companies providing inter-city fiber-optic cable services; centers; compared to other Asian countries, Mongolia's growth in telecommunications telecom is moderate; mobile broadband rate is growing with 4 competitive MNOs (mobile network operators) along through competition among operators with better reasonable tariffs; 3G mobile broadband products are very popular, launch of 4G LTE services by all major operators; in May 2018 a South Korean company completed the sale investment in landline and cellular services; partner in China’s economic corridor project; import of 40% stake back to Mongolian government broadcasting equipment from China (2020)
domestic: very low fixed-line teledensity 12 per 100; there are four mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is increasing with 137 per 100 persons (2019)
international: country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2016)
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:
- liberalized and competitive telecoms market comprises of a number of operators;
- fixed-line penetration increased steadily in the years to 2018 as more people took on fixed-line access for voice calls and to access copper-based broadband services;
- the number of lines fell in 2019, and again and more sharply in 2020, partly through the economic consequences of the pandemic (GDP fell 5.3% in 2020, year-on-year) and partly due to the migration to the mobile platform and to VoIP;
- fixed broadband penetration remains low, mainly due to a limited number of fixed lines and the dominance of the mobile platform;
- the attraction of fixed broadband as a preferred access where it is available is waning as the mobile networks are upgraded with greater capacity and capabilities;
- the growing popularity of mobile broadband continues to underpin overall broadband and telecom sector growth, with Mongolia’s market very much being dominated by mobile services, supported by widely available LTE;
- this will largely determine and shape the future direction of Mongolia’s developing digital economy (2021)
- domestic:
- very low fixed-line teledensity of less than 5 per 100; there are four mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is roughly 133 per 100 persons (2020)
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2016)
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: liberalized and competitive telecom market; steady growth telecoms market comprises of a number of operators; fixed-line penetration increased steadily in mobile broadband, but the years to 2018 as more people took on fixed-line access for voice calls and to access copper-based broadband is still an economical option; installation services; the number of a fiber-optic network improved broadband lines fell in 2019, and communication services between major urban centers; compared to other Asian countries, Mongolia's growth again and more sharply in telecom is moderate; 2020, partly through the economic consequences of the pandemic (GDP fell 5.3% in 2020, year-on-year) and partly due to the migration to the mobile platform and to VoIP; fixed broadband rate penetration remains low, mainly due to a limited number of fixed lines and the dominance of the mobile platform; the attraction of fixed broadband as a preferred access where it is growing through competition among operators available is waning as the mobile networks are upgraded with reasonable tariffs; launch greater capacity and capabilities; the growing popularity of 4G LTE services mobile broadband continues to underpin overall broadband and telecom sector growth, with Mongolia’s market very much being dominated by all major operators; South Korean investment in landline mobile services, supported by widely available LTE; this will largely determine and cellular services; partner in China’s economic corridor project; import shape the future direction of broadcasting equipment from China (2020) Mongolia’s developing digital economy (2021)
domestic: very low fixed-line teledensity 12 of less than 5 per 100; there are four mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is increasing with 137 roughly 133 per 100 persons (2019) (2020)
international: country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2016)
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:
- liberalized and competitive telecoms market comprises of a number of operators;
- fixed-line penetration increased steadily in the years to 2018 as more people took on fixed-line access for voice calls and to access copper-based broadband services;
- the number of lines fell in 2019, and again and more sharply in 2020, partly through the economic consequences of the pandemic (GDP fell 5.3% in 2020, year-on-year) and partly due to the migration to the mobile platform and to VoIP;
- fixed broadband penetration remains low, mainly due to a limited number of fixed lines and the dominance of the mobile platform;
- the attraction of fixed broadband as a preferred access where it is available is waning as the mobile networks are upgraded with greater capacity and capabilities;
- the growing popularity of mobile broadband continues to underpin overall broadband and telecom sector growth, with Mongolia’s market very much being dominated by mobile services, supported by widely available LTE;
- this will largely determine and shape the future direction of Mongolia’s developing digital economy (2021)
- domestic:
- fixed-line teledensity of 12 per 100; mobile-cellular subscribership is 140 per 100 persons (2021)
- international:
- country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2016)
general assessment: liberalized and competitive telecoms market comprises of a number of operators; fixed-line penetration increased steadily in the years to 2018 as more people took on fixed-line access for voice calls and to access copper-based broadband services; the number of lines fell in 2019, and again and more sharply in 2020, partly through the economic consequences of the pandemic (GDP fell 5.3% in 2020, year-on-year) and partly due to the migration to the mobile platform and to VoIP; fixed broadband penetration remains low, mainly due to a limited number of fixed lines and the dominance of the mobile platform; the attraction of fixed broadband as a preferred access where it is available is waning as the mobile networks are upgraded with greater capacity and capabilities; the growing popularity of mobile broadband continues to underpin overall broadband and telecom sector growth, with Mongolia’s market very much being dominated by mobile services, supported by widely available LTE; this will largely determine and shape the future direction of Mongolia’s developing digital economy (2021)
domestic: very low fixed-line teledensity of less than 5 12 per 100; there are four mobile-cellular providers and subscribership is roughly 133 140 per 100 persons (2020) (2021)
international: country code - 976; satellite earth stations - 7 (2016)
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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Central Intelligence Agency. “Mongolia: Telecommunication systems.” The World Factbook, 1990–2024 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/mongolia/telecommunication-systems.