Telecommunications in South Sudan

Telecommunications in South Sudan includes fixed and mobile telephones, the Internet, radio, and television.

Telephone
See also: Telephone numbers in South Sudan

Providers
Operator/service provider Date of licence Technology Network Capacity Country wide Coverage Subscribers Operation Status
Zain South Sudan 1 October 2011 GSM/UMTS unknown unknown unknown Operational
MTN South Sudan 1 October 2011 GSM/UMTS unknown unknown unknown Operational
Gamtel South Sudan 1 October 2011 GSM unknown unknown unknown Stopped
Vivacell 1 October 2011 GSM/UMTS 2 Millions unknown unknown Suspended in 2018

Internet

Radio and television
Main articles: Television in South Sudan and Radio in South Sudan
  • Radio: Radio is the main source of news and information in South Sudan. Since the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of 2005, over 30 FM radio stations have been set up across the country with the encouragement of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) run government. Radio networks and stations are run and funded by Government, Churches, community organizations, international NGOs and private businesses.[1]
  • Radio sets:
  • TV: The government-run South Sudan Television Station (SSTV) is based in Juba. It is the only functioning television station in the country. The SSTV broadcasts six hours a day in English and Arabic and can also be viewed on Satellite. The station runs a few small local TV stations in Aweil, Wau, Malakal and Rumbek. South Africa provides training for SSTV staff.[1]
  • TV sets:

See also
  • Media of South Sudan, includes information on radio, television, and newspapers.

References
  1. "South Sudan: Media and Telecoms Landscape Guide" (PDF). INFOASAID.


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