Telecommunications in Cyprus

[citation needed] Asymmetric digital subscriber line, the most widespread broadband technology in Cyprus, is available in most urban and sub-urban areas, with multiple providers offering packages that range from 512 kbit/s to 32 Mbit/s.

An internet service provider comparison website exists at the Cyprus Broadband portal.

[5][6][7][8][9][10] It is expected to have 160 terabits per second, capacity equivalent to streaming 80 million HD video conference calls at the same time.

[17] The law provides for freedom of speech and press and the government generally respects these rights in practice.

The status of Northern Cyprus as a separate entity is recognised only by Turkey, which keeps around 30,000 troops in the north of the island.