Page last updated on February 15,

Telephones - main lines in use:
7,200 (2010)
country comparison to the world: 206
[see also: Telephones - main lines in use country ranks ]

Telephones - mobile cellular:
7,800 (2010)
country comparison to the world: 212
[see also: Telephones - mobile cellular country ranks ]

Telephone system:
general assessment: Telecom Cook Islands offers international direct dialing, Internet, email, fax, and Telex
domestic: 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
international: country code - 682; satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Pacific Ocean)

Broadcast media:
1 privately-owned TV station broadcasts from Rarotonga providing a mix of local news and overseas-sourced programs; a satellite program package is available; 6 radio stations broadcast with 1 reportedly reaching all of the islands (2009)

Internet country code:
.ck

Internet hosts:
3,565 (2011)
country comparison to the world: 148
[see also: Internet hosts country ranks ]

Internet users:
6,000 (2009)
country comparison to the world: 204
[see also: Internet users country ranks ]