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Kuwait Communications and all related services are taken care by the Ministry of Communication of Kuwait. The major modes of communication in Kuwait are through the telephone network, internet services, radio services, and television services. Some other modes include NUI services, video conferencing, VSAT, postal services and the print media and all other aspects of transportation. The Kuwait Communications are the best and most advanced in the Middle East region.
Telephone Communications Services In Kuwait
The country has more than 1.5 million cell phone users and landlines are again availed by another 4, 86,900 users. Naturally the telecommunication system has to be well organized to meet the need of so many people. Apart from this the number of Internet service users was reportedly around 567,000 in 2003. Besides, there are several pay and use public telephone booths to make local, national and international calls. The international calls are managed through various modern technologies such as the coaxial cable, microwave radio relay and open-wire and fiber-optic cable. The country code for making international calls to Kuwait is 965.
Television Communication Services in Kuwait
There are 4 national television channels in Kuwait that broadcast a wide variety of programs both in Arabic and English to reach out to the Kuwaiti and non-Kuwaiti audience. The programs range from children special entertainment, family programs, popular movies, documentaries to educational and news programs. The KTV 3 is dedicated entirely for the purpose of broadcasting all kinds of sports.
All these kinds of Kuwait communication media are very useful for obtaining information about the country.
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