Best Prospect Industry – Telecommunications

In the past, U.S. non-agricultural exports to Swaziland have been concentrated in boilers, machinery, appliances, transport equipment, and chemicals. In the service sector, U.S. interests have been involved in a variety of consulting work, including architecture, engineering, finance, and insurance consulting.

Swaziland’s telecommunications network is fully digital. Optical fiber and local loop systems have been installed and link key areas throughout the country. The internet has become an integral part of the communications network in Swaziland. Internet service providers with web hosting services have been established in Manzini and Mbabane.

The landline network is a state monopoly. A private company holding a state sanctioned monopoly provides cellular phone services. The Swaziland Telecommunications company is looking in ways to develop their Information and Communications Technology (ICT) capability. SPTC has established a relationship with Microsoft South Africa and there is a possibility of SPTC sourcing communications’ software from them.