No, SRG would not count, because SRG is a government broadcasting company who is financed over regular radio licence fees. If you not pay, smartcard will become deactivated soon. He meant, smartcards with one time fee, and free to watch for years.
I found another free-to-view-smartcard, NJOI from Astro (Malaysian Television), available on Measat 3/3a/3b at 91.5°E. Looks interesting, a dozen of channels for one time payment also.