Communications in Burundi
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Telecommunications in Burundi
)Communications in Burundi include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, the Internet, and the postal service in Burundi.
Radio and television
Radio is the main source of information for many Burundians.[1]
- Radio stations:
- La Radiodiffusion et Television Nationale de Burundi (RTNB), the state-controlled broadcaster operates the only national radio network, broadcasting in Kirundi, Swahili, French, and English;[1] roughly 10 privately owned radio stations are operating; transmissions of several international broadcasters are available in the largest city, Bujumbura (2007).[2]
- No AM radio stations, four FM stations, and one shortwave station (2001).[2]
- Two AM stations, two FM stations, and no shortwave stations (1998).[2]
- Radios: 440,000 radios in use (1997).[2][needs update]
- Television stations:[1]
- Television sets: 25,000 sets in use (1997).[2][needs update]
The BBC World Service broadcasts on 90.2 FM in the largest city and former capital, Bujumbura, and on 105.6 in Mount Manga; Radio France Internationale and the Voice of America are also available in the capital.[1]
Telephones
- Calling code: +257[2]
- International call prefix: 00[3]
- Telephone system:
- In 2011, system described as sparse open-wire, radiotelephone communications, and low-capacity microwave radio relays; telephone density one of the lowest in the world; fixed-line connections stand at well less than 1 per 100 persons; mobile-cellular usage is increasing but remains at roughly 20 per 100 persons;[2]
- In 2010, system described as “primitive” with “one of the lowest” telephone densities in the world and “increasing … but meager” use of cell phones; the number of fixed-line telephone connections was far fewer than one per every 100 persons; roughly five cell phones in use per 100 persons; the domestic telephone system consists of open-wire, microwave radio relay.[2]
- In 2011, system described as sparse open-wire, radiotelephone communications, and low-capacity
- Main lines:
- Mobile cellular lines:
- Satellite earth stations: one station, operated by Intelsat in the Indian Ocean region (2008).[2]
Internet
- Internet top-level domain: .bi[2]
- Internet users:
- Wireless broadband: Unknown (2012).[6]
- Internet hosts:
- IPv4: 5,376 addresses allocated, less than 0.05% of the world total, 0.5 addresses per 1000 people (2012).[7][8]
Internet censorship and surveillance
There are no government restrictions on access to the Internet or credible reports that the government monitors
chat rooms.[9] Operating in a turbulent political climate, Burundi's media are subject to occasional government censorship and may practice self-censorship.[1]
The constitution and law provide for
public peace. Penalties range from two months' to three years' imprisonment and fines. Some journalists, lawyers, and political party, civil society, and NGO leaders allege the government uses these laws to intimidate and harass them.[9]
The constitution and law provide for the right to privacy, but the government does not always respect this right in practice. Authorities do not always respect the law requiring search warrants.[9]
Postal Service
Régie Nationale des Postes (RNP, National Postal Administration) is responsible for postal service in Burundi. Operating as an independent state-owned company since 1992, the RNP has reported to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Posts and Tourism since 2010.[10]
See also
- Burundi National Radio and Television (RTNB), the national broadcaster of Burundi.
- Media of Burundi
- Economy of Burundi
References
This article incorporates public domain material from The World Factbook. CIA.- This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Department of State.
- ^ a b c d e "Burundi profile: Media", BBC News, 5 June 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y "Communications: Burundi", World Factbook, U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, 7 January 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ Dialing Procedures (International Prefix, National (Trunk) Prefix and National (Significant) Number) (in Accordance with ITY-T Recommendation E.164 (11/2010)), Annex to ITU Operational Bulletin No. 994-15.XII.2011, International Telecommunication Union (ITU, Geneva), 15 December 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ^ a b Calculated using penetration rate and population data from "Countries and Areas Ranked by Population: 2012" Archived 2017-03-29 at the Wayback Machine, Population data, International Programs, U.S. Census Bureau, retrieved 26 June 2013
- ^ "Percentage of Individuals using the Internet 2000-2012", International Telecommunication Union (Geneva), June 2013, retrieved 22 June 2013
- ^ a b "Fixed (wired)-broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants 2012" Archived 2019-07-26 at the Wayback Machine, Dynamic Report, ITU ITC EYE, International Telecommunication Union. Retrieved on 29 June 2013.
- ^ Select Formats Archived 2009-05-13 at the Wayback Machine, Country IP Blocks. Accessed on 2 April 2012. Note: Site is said to be updated daily.
- ^ Population Archived 2018-10-04 at the Wayback Machine, The World Factbook, United States Central Intelligence Agency. Accessed on 2 April 2012. Note: Data are mostly for 1 July 2012.
- ^ a b c "Burundi", Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2012, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, U.S. Department of State, 10 April 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ "Post to Burundi: Historical" Archived 2022-06-13 at the Wayback Machine (in French), Régie Nationale des Postes. English translation. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
External links
- NIC.bi, registry for the .bi domain.
- Radio Télévision Nationale du Burundi (RTNB), the national broadcaster of Burundi.