Telecommunications in Lithuania
Telecommunications in Lithuania include internet, radio, television, and telephony.
The Communications Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Lithuania (RRT) functions as the
The
Internet and digital progress
Users and skills
In 2022,
Fixed broadband
In Lithuania, the uptake of
Mobile broadband
Lithuania's adoption of mobile broadband demonstrated growth, increasing from 74% in 2018 to 85% in 2021, marginally below the EU average of 87%. The expansion of 5G coverage in the country was notably rapid, commencing from 0% in 2020 to 33% in 2021, and subsequently increasing to 90% in 2022, thereby surpassing the EU average of 81%. Moreover, Lithuania's advancement in the allocation of 5G spectrum experienced a marked rise, advancing from 5% in 2021 to 47% in 2023, catching up to the EU average of 68%.[4]
Ultra-fast broadband goals
The
In terms of
Digital public services
In 2022, Lithuania's usage of
Radio and television
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Radio
- Three radio networks operated by the public broadcaster (2007).[7]
- Many privately owned commercial broadcasters, many with repeater stations in various regions throughout the country (2007).[7]
- Radios: 1.9 million (1997).[needs update]
Television
- Three channels operated by the public broadcaster, with the third, a satellite channel, introduced in 2014.[7]
- Various privately owned commercial TV broadcasters operate national and multiple regional channels (2007).[7]
- Many privately owned local TV stations (2007).[7]
- Multi-channel cable and satellite TV services are available (2007).[7]
- Televisions: 1.7 million (1997).[needs update]
Telephony
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- Main lines: 667,300 lines in use (2012), 89th in the world;[7] 819,147 lines (2004).
- Mobile cellular: 5 million lines, 110th in the world (2012).[7]
- Telephone system: adequate, but is being modernised to provide an improved international capability and better residential access (2010).[7]
- Domestic: national fibre-optic cable interurban trunk system; rapid expansion of mobile-cellular services has resulted in a steady decline in the number of fixed-line connections; mobile-cellular teledensity stands at about 140 per 100 persons (2010).[7]
- International: major international connections to Denmark, Sweden, and Norway by submarine cable for further transmission by satellite; landline connections to Latvia and Poland (2010).[7]
- Country calling code: 370.[7]
Internet censorship
There are no government restrictions on access to the Internet or credible reports that the government monitors e-mail or Internet
The constitution provides for
It is a crime to disseminate information that is both untrue and damaging to an individual's honour and dignity.
The constitution prohibits arbitrary interference in an individual's personal correspondence or private and family life, but there were reports that the government did not respect these prohibitions in practice. The law requires authorities to obtain judicial authorisation before searching an individual's premises and prohibits the indiscriminate monitoring by government or other parties of citizens’ correspondence or communications. However, domestic human rights groups allege that the government does not properly enforce the law.[8]
See also
- Media of Lithuania
- LITNET, an academic and research network in Lithuania
- Ministry of Transport and Communications (Lithuania)
- Lithuania portal
References
- This article incorporates public domain material from The World Factbook. CIA.
- This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Department of State.
- ^ "About RRT". Lietuvos Respublikos Ryšių reguliavimo tarnyba. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Lithuania in the Digital Economy and Society Index | Shaping Europe's digital future". digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) 2022 Lithuania". European Commission.
- ^ a b c d "Digital Decade Country Report 2023 - Lithuania". European Commission. 2023.
- ^ "Country reports - Digital Decade report 2023 | Shaping Europe's digital future". digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Broadband in Lithuania | Shaping Europe's digital future". digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Communications", Lithuania, World Factbook, U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, 6 December 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Lithuania", Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2012, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, U.S. Department of State, 22 March 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
External links
- .lt domain registrar, Kaunas University of Technology.