Telecommunications in Botswana include newspapers, radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.
Two privately owned radio stations began operations in 1999.
It began broadcasting with three hours of programming on weekdays and five on weekends, offering news in Setswana and English, entertainment, and sports, with plans to produce 60% of its programming locally.
The cellular phone providers Orange and MTN cover most of the country.
[8][9] Internet Service Providers:[needs update] ADSL has been introduced in the following areas: Gaborone, Tlkokweng, Mogoditsane, Phakalane, Francistown, Lobatse, Palapye, Maun, Kasane, Selibe-Phikwe, Letlhakane, Jwaneng, and Orapa.