Palau media guide

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The law provides for a free press, and there are no reports of official curbs on internet access. However, news outlets often struggle financially.

Regional and international news services are also available.

Internet access has been hampered by high costs and lack of connectivity outside the main islands. There were 12,300 internet users by January 2024, comprising 67% of the country's population (Datareportal.com).

Press/online

  • - Twice weekly English-language newspaper and website
  • - English language website
  • - English-language weekly and website

Television

There are no terrestrial over-the-air TV stations based in Palau, but most households have cable TV, which carries US and international channels.

Radio

  • - private FM station, music and speech
  • KRFM - private FM station, music and speech
  • T8AA - Palauan language government station, news and speech