Introduction
How is the communication system in South Africa? Here, Broadcast media include the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) operates 6 free-to-air TV stations; 1 private TV station; multiple subscription TV services with mix of local and international channels; mix of public and private radio stations at the national, regional, and local levels; state-owned SABC radio network has 18 stations, including one for each of the 11 official languages, 4 community stations, and 3 commercial stations; over 100 community stations with rural coverage. What about Telecommuication systems and Internet? Explore this article to find out more.
More about communication in South Africa
Internet country code .za
Broadband - fixed subscriptions
Total 2.15 million (2023 est.)
Subscriptions per 100 inhabitants 3 (2023 est.)
Internet users
Percent of population 76% (2023 est.)
Telephones - fixed lines
Total subscriptions 1.353 million (2023 est.)
Subscriptions per 100 inhabitants 2 (2023 est.)
Telephones - mobile cellular
Total subscriptions 108 million (2023 est.)
Subscriptions per 100 inhabitants 167 (2022 est.)
All Important Facts about South Africa

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South Africa is found in Southern Africa