Data and Telecom Infrastructure Telecommunications Sophisticated telecommunications facilities, through fibre-optic cable connections, offer reliable direct international links for telephone, fax and data networks. Extensive cellular mobile phone systems are also operated. Iceland has always been quick to introduce telecommunications technology and was the first country in the world to set up a fully digital phone network.
International connections are by fibre-optic sea cable and satellite.
All urban communities around the country are linked by fibre-optic cable. The policy is to lay fibre-optic cables to all new buildings and older areas are gradually being brought into the network. Internet Iceland has been quick to adapt to Internet technology and has one of the world's highest levels of Internet subscriptions and service providers per capita. Skilled programmers and technicians from the strong computer and software development sector offer a very advanced spectrum of services for all corporate needs. Clearing procedures are to all intents and purposes immediate.