SECTOR 3 Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 2.3 (2009: 2.4; 2007 and 2005: n/a) 3.8 The state/public broadcaster is technically accessible in the entire country. The SBIS radio transmitter network reaches 95 per cent of the country, while Swazi TV ’s terrestrial transmitters cover 75 per cent. Swazi TV has signed a deal with Multichoice that will make the local channel available to Swazi subscribers to the satellite service. This is due to take effect in August 2011. “We have seen that with the number of transmitters we have across the country, we are still not reaching certain areas. In order to reach those areas it is better to uplink (to a satellite). However, we will continue to broadcast on (existing) terrestrial (transmitters).” In addition, more and more people appear to be listening to radio on their cell phones. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 3.7 (2009: 3.9; 2007: 3.4; 2005: 3.8) AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER SWAZILAND 2011 49