What happened to the Bolivian national telecommunications company?

The Bolivian National Telecommunications Company was privatized in 1995 but re-nationalized in 2007; the primary trunk system is being expanded and employs digital microwave radio relay; some areas are served by fiber-optic cable; system operations, reliability, and coverage have steadily improved.

What is the telecommunications system in Bolivia?

Telecommunications in Bolivia includes radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet. Radio broadcast stations: AM 171, FM 73, shortwave 77 (1999). Television broadcast stations: 48 (1997). Bolivia has a large number of radio and TV stations broadcasting with private media outlets dominating.

How has infrastructure changed in Bolivia?

Bolivia has a changing infrastructure. Communication has rapidly adapted to new technology, as exemplified by the continued rapid growth of cellular phone use. At the same time some of the traditional and still useed infrastructure has deteriorated, especially the fine railway system in western and central Bolivia whose construction

Are there restrictions on access to the Internet in Bolivia?

There are no government restrictions on access to the Internet. The Bolivian constitution and law provide for freedom of speech and press. Although the government generally respects these rights, in at least two cases in 2012, the government used the anti-racism law to restrict both rights.

How much electricity does Bolivia use?

In recent years, Bolivia has made highway construction and maintenance a priority. Bolivia's electric power generating capacity is rated at 787 megawatts. Electricity consumption in 1998 was 2,412 billion kilowatt-hours. The state electric agency, ENDE, was also capitalized and privatized by 3 U.S. consortia in 1997.

How many newspapers are there in Bolivia?

Bolivia has 18 significant newspapers. Currently it is reported that there are approximately 190 radio stations and 60 TV stations. The privatization of the state-owned LAB, ENFE, ENDE, and ENTFL has created much controversy and is an important issue in present-day Bolivian politics.