3.4.3 Low-Power Transmission Sentech has, to date, rolled out and switched on 50 low-power public FM radio and television stations in remote areas where such coverage did not exist previously. Of the 50 sites, eight will be served by the Vredendal Office. This number excludes self-help sites. 3.4.4 Challenges Sentech presented the following challenges which affect the rollout of low- power transmitters: (i) unavailability of land (to install low-power transmitters and refusal of property owners to co-operate with Sentech to erect transmitters on their properties), infrastructure and energy for the network's smooth operation; (ii) identified sites for installations are already owned (Municipalities, Department of Public Works and private); (iii) bureaucratic or red tape involved in approval stages of the municipality are slowing the delivery of low-power transmitters; (iv) no site sharing agreements in place with telecoms operators (Telkom, MTN, etc); (v) lack of electric power in targeted areas; (vi) some municipalities view the low-power transmitter project from a commercial point rather than a public service mandate; (vii) broadcast coverage is sparsely spread due to topography challenges; (viii) Information Communications Technologies (ICTs) are not prioritised in the Integrated Development Plan of municipalities; (ix) private land owners charge exorbitant fees to their premises; and (x) Greenfield Network Deployment.