3.8 The state/public broadcaster is technically accessible in the entire country. Panellists were in agreement that TBC is widely available across the country, and is accessible to more Tanzanians than any other broadcaster. However, panellists were of the view that there is a need for the TBC to do more and to be increasingly accessible to the public on platforms such as mobile phones and the internet, adding that TBC had a greater advantage over other broadcasters to do this, since it had greater resources at its disposal. 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: 4.2 (2008 = 4.4; 2006 = 4.0) 3.9 The state/public broadcaster offers diverse programming formats for all interests. Panellists agreed that TBC was doing far better than other local broadcasters in terms of the diversity of programming and formats that are accommodating to all groups in society. 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: 4.0 (2008 = 4.3; 2006 = 3.9) AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER TANZANIA 2010 37