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Telecommunications in Chad

Telecommunications in Chad is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Telecommunications in Chad rather than just read about it. In short: Telecommunications in Chad include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet. Radio and television Radio stations: state-owned radio network, Radiodiffusion Nationale Tchadienne (RNT), operates national and regional stations; about 10 private radio stations; some stations rebroadcast programs from international broadcasters (2007); 2 AM, 4 FM, and 5 shortwave stations (2001).

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Reference excerpt

Telecommunications in Chad include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.

Radio and television Radio stations:

state-owned radio network, Radiodiffusion Nationale Tchadienne (RNT), operates national and regional stations; about 10 private radio stations; some stations rebroadcast programs from international broadcasters (2007); 2 AM, 4 FM, and 5 shortwave stations (2001). Radios: 1.7 million (1997). Television stations:

1 state-owned TV station, Tele Tchad (2007); 1 station (2001). Television sets: 10,000 (1997). Radio is the most important medium of mass communication. State-run Radiodiffusion Nationale Tchadienne operates national and regional radio stations. Around a dozen private radio stations are on the air, despite high licensing fees, some run by religious or other non-profit groups. The BBC World Service (FM 90.6) and Radio France Internationale (RFI) broadcast in the capital, N'Djamena. The only television station, Tele Tchad, is state-owned. State control of many broadcasting outlets allows few dissenting views. Journalists are harassed and attacked. On rare occasions journalists are warned in writing by the High Council for Communication to produce more "responsible" journalism or face fines. Some journalists and publishers practice self-censorship. On 10 October 2012, the High Council on Communications issued a formal warning to La Voix du Paysan, claiming that the station's live broadcast on 30 September incited the public to "insurrection against the government." The station had broadcast a sermon by a bishop who criticized the government for allegedly failing to use oil wealth to benefit the region.

Telephones

Calling code: +235 International call prefix: 00 Main lines:

29,900 lines in use, 176th in the world (2012); 13,000 lines in use, 201st in the world (2004). Mobile cellular:

4.2 million lines, 119th in the world (2012); 210,000 lines, 155th in the world (2005). Telephone system: inadequate system of radiotelephone communication stations with high costs and low telephone density; fixed-line connections for less than 1 per 100 persons coupled with mobile-cellular subscribership base of only about 35 per 100 persons (2011). Satellite earth stations: 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean) (2011).

Internet Top-level domain: .td Internet users:

230,489 users, 149th in the world; 2.1% of the population, 200th in the world (2012); 168,100 users, 145th in the world (2009); 35,000 users, 167th in the world (2005). Fixed broadband: 18,000 subscriptions, 132nd in the world; 0.2% of the population, 161st in the world (2012). Wireless broadband: Unknown (2012). Internet hosts:

6 hosts, 229th in the world (2012); 9 hosts, 217th in the world (2006). IPv4: 4,096 addresses allocated, less than 0.05% of the world total, 0.4 addresses per 1000 people (2012).

Internet censorship and surveillance

There are no government restrictions on access to the Internet or credible reports that the government monitors e-mail or Internet chat rooms. However, in September 2023 the government has banned Starlink on the country's territory. Illegal use, sale or purchase is punishable by imprisonment or penalty from 100 000 000 to 200 000 000 francs CFA (around 152 000 - €304 000 ). The constitution provides for freedom of opinion, expression, and press, but the government does not always respect these rights. Private individuals are generally free to criticize the government without reprisal, but reporters and publishers risk harassment from authorities when publishing critical articles. The 2010 media law abolished prison sentences for defamation and insult, but prohibits "inciting racial, ethnic, or religious hatred," which is punishable by one to two years in prison and a fine of one to three million CFA francs ($2,000 to $6,000).

See also Radiodiffusion Nationale Tchadienne, state-operated national radio broadcaster. Télé Tchad, state-operated national TV broadcaster. Societe des Telecommunications Internationales du Tchad (SotelTchad), telecommunications parastatal providing landline telephone and Internet services. List of terrestrial fibre optic cable projects in Africa Media of Chad Economy of Chad Chad

References This article incorporates public domain material from The World Factbook (2014 ed.). CIA. This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Department of State.

External links "Chad still on pace for ICT policy goals", oAfrica, 20 November 2010.

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Telecommunications in Chad

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Telecommunications in Chad claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Telecommunications in Chad before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Telecommunications in Chad ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Telecommunications in Chad

In research: Telecommunications in Chad appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Telecommunications in Chad in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Telecommunications in Chad is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Telecommunications in Chad, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Telecommunications in Chad outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Telecommunications in Chad in simple terms?

Telecommunications in Chad include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet. Radio and television Radio stations: state-owned radio network, Radiodiffusion Nationale Tchadienne (RNT), operates national and regional stations; about 10 private radio stations; some stations reb…

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How should I study Telecommunications in Chad?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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