Does Turkmenistan have a GSM network?

The state-owned Turkmen Telecom has been the primary provider of public telephone, email and internet services, and through a subsidiary has been operating a GSM mobile network in competition with a private mobile operator, BCTI (BCTI became MTS Turkmenistan in 2005). [ 1]

Does Turkmenistan have electricity?

Most of the country is covered by the Karakum Desert. From 1993 to 2019, citizens received government-provided electricity, water and natural gas free of charge. [ 26 ] Turkmenistan is an observer state in the Organisation of Turkic States, the Türksoy community and a member of the United Nations.

How many people are connected to the Internet in Turkmenistan?

In Turkmenistan, as of November 2023, 3,149,178 people are connected to the Internet. [ 14] Of these, 421,609 are wired Internet users, and 2,727,569 are mobile users. Country code (Top level domain): TM Individual access to the Internet was first authorised in 2008, [ 15] and access has since increased.

How did Turkmenistan gain access to the Internet?

Turkmenistan gained access to the Internet in 1997 through a contract with MCI Communications (later became MCI WorldCom ). A small number of independent Internet Service Providers were forced out of business in 2001 when TurkmenTelecom was granted a monopoly over data services.

Is Turkmenistan a CIS country?

Turkmenistan's telecommunications services are considered to be the least developed of all the Commonwealth of Independent States ( CIS) countries. Overall, the telecom market in this predominantly rural country is relatively small but has been trying boldly to expand in recent years.

Is Turkmenistan an internet enemy?

Turkmenistan was listed as an internet enemy by Reporters Without Borders in 2011. [ 17] An analog TV signal feed of 5 national channels is receivable over-the-air in all living areas across the country. Foreign TV channels are watched with a digital satellite receiver.