How many telecom operators are there in Ivory Coast?

Ivory Coast has 3 telecom operators: Orange Ivory Coast, MTN Ivory Coast, and Moov Ivory Coast. All these operators have 2G, 3G, and 4G/LTE networks. There is, or was, a 4 th operator called YooMee, which was a 4G/LTE-only operator that is/was active in Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast.

What radio stations are in Ivory Coast?

Radio is Ivory Coast's most popular communications medium. BBC World Service broadcasts on FM in Abidjan (94.3), Yamoussoukro (97.7), Bouaké (93.9), San Pedro (103.1) and Man (89.2). Radio France International broadcasts on FM in Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Bouaké, San Pedro and Krogho. UN peacekeepers launched ONUCI FM in 2005.

What equipment did telecommunications customers in the Ivory Coast use?

Telecommunications customers in the Ivory Coast in 1997 had access to a diversified range of equipment, including telephones, telex machines, transmission equipment, telecomputerization and telematics equipment, and other services such as mobile radiotelephones, maritime radio service, and facsimile service.

When did telecommunications start in the Ivory Coast?

Modern telecommunications in the Ivory Coast began in 1887 with the introduction of the telegraph. The history of telecommunications in the Ivory Coast ended in 1990 with the decision to privatize the telecommunications administration. There were two major phases: the colonial period, which ended in 1960, and the period after independence.

Who owns the Ivory Coast's international telecommunications company?

Before 1969, the Ivory Coast's international telecommunications were in the hands of the French company France Cables et Radio (FCR).

How does the Ivory Coast communicate with other countries?

The Ivory Coast communicates with other countries through an earth station (located at Akakro, not far from Abidjan), submarine cable connections, and a maritime radio service. The earth station is equipped with two antennas and 360 circuits, of which 326 were in service in 1994.