SECTOR 2 The cost of Internet access is decreasing, but it is still prohibitively expensive. Pre-paid mobile Internet (available through the country’s main mobile phone provider, MTC) comes at a cost N$350 (US$51) - a once off payment which includes the cost of the USB dongle and N$200 (US$ 29) worth of credit. Additional internet time can be bought as needed. Pre-paid credit costs are as follows: N$30 for 50MB; N$55 for 100MB; N$250 for 500MB; N$450 for 1GB; and N$800 for 2GB. A fixed line ADSL Internet and phone connection costs N$350 (US$51) a month. MTC now offers off-peak, low-cost downloading for cell phones with internet connectivity – a move that targets young people and demonstrates that they are beginning to access Internet via their mobile phones. Internet cafés charge between N$10-30 an hour (US$1.45 to 4.35), but few are found in poorer suburbs. 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: 3.0 (2005: 3.4; 2007: 3.9; 2009: 3.0) 2.2 Citizens’ access to domestic and international media sources is not restricted by state authorities. Foreign print and broadcast media are widely available. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER NAMIBIA 2011 31