Bangkok--3 Apr--Shin Satellite
Phnom Penh, Cambodia. April 3rd, 2008. Cambodian DTV Network Limited (“CDN”) and National Television of Kampuchea (“TVK”) today announced the launching ceremony of “TECHO-DTV” service presided over by H.E. Mr. Khieu Kanharith, the Minister of Information as well as a number of local and international distinguished guests. In the ceremony, a contract was signed between Cambodian DTV Network Limited (CDN) and National Television of Kampuchea (TVK) witnessed by H.E. Mr. Khieu Kanharith.
TECHO-DTV service is the first satellite television network service that provides Direct-to-Home (DTH) television programming to every household in the kingdom. The viewer will enjoy watching all local Khmer channels for FREE. The service also includes some foreign channels and the capability to subscribe to Local Contents - Pay TV services in the near future.
The price of the DTV set is US$75, including a 60 cm. Ku-band satellite dish with LNB & Mounting and DTV set-top-box unit with remote control.
The main benefits of TECHO-DTV service can be summarized as follows;
- Nationwide service coverage
- Digital quality of picture and sound, similar to DVD quality
- Free content of all Khmer language channels
- Affordable price to everyone
- Easy to install at every location of your house, building, etc. with the slogan of
“If you can see the sky, you can enjoy watching DTV wherever you are”.
TECHO-DTV service will greatly contribute to the overall development of the information broadcasting network infrastructure of the country. “TVK, as the national television broadcaster being responsible for the nationwide information broadcast, proudly presents this new service to the people of the kingdom and the successful cooperation with CDN to develop the nation’s first DTH service”, said H.E. Mr. Kem Gunawadh - Director General of TVK.
According to the statistical data, there are still two-thirds of about three (3) million households that have no TV sets at home. “The key objective of this service cooperation is to build the nationwide information infrastructure that benefits all Cambodians in accordance to the government policy direction to evenly develop and educate its citizen. The TECHO-DTV service will not only be focused to provide the existing Khmer channels, but to be equipped with the potential capability to develop new programs for long-distance education to rural area, and to specifically benefit the promotion of Khmer culture & tourism industry as our contribution to the country also”, said Mr.Nuthapong Temsiripong, General Manager of Cambodian DTV Network Limited.
About Cambodian DTV Network Limited (CDN)
Cambodian DTV Network Limited was established on the 4th of February, 2008, as a subsidiary company of Shin Satellite Plc, Asia’s leading commercial satellite operator and the operator of the IPSTAR satellite broadband system, which has operated DTH business since 1994. With Shin Satellite’s extensive know-how and experience in providing Broadcasting, Telecommunications, and Broadband Internet services across the region, CDN is very confident to provide the country’s first DTH service to benefit all Cambodian people especially in the provincial area.
Contact CDN Office:
Cambodian DTV Network Limited (CDN)
#111, St. 500, Sangkat Phsar Deum Thkov, Khan Chamka Morn, Phnom Penh
Tel: +855 023 355 990, +855 099 910 007 to 8
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.cdn.com.kh
Contact Shin Satellite:
Ms. Piyanuch Sujpluem
Corporation Communications Department
Shin Satellite Public Company Limited
41/103 Rattanathibet Road,
Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand
Phone: +66 (0) 2591-0736 to 49 Ext. 8494
Fax: +66 (0) 2591 0705, 0724 ;
Mobile: +66 (8) 1 807-7822 ;
E-mail: [email protected]
Additional Information:
The price of DTV Set in Cambodia is US$75.-
The DTV set consists of:
1. Set Top Box unit with remote control,
2. 60 cm Dish with mounting, and
3. LNB
Launch Promotion:
*Special price until April 30, 2008: DTV Set US$70.-*
Contact DTV Dealers:
You can find DTV Dealers at http://www.cdn.com.kh or telephone number as follows;
- Phnom Penh: +855 023 214 689, +855 011 957 505, +855 011 700 050,
+855 012 525 667, +855 012 931 555
- Banteymeanchey: +855 054 958 813
- Kampong Cham: +855 012 617 181
- Kracheh: +855 011 432 232, +855 011 903 939, +855 011 940 414,
+855 011 259 697, +855 011 393 936
- Prach Vihea: +855 012 954 136
- Kampong Chhnang: +855 011 732 638
Contact CDN Office:
Cambodian DTV Network Limited (CDN)
#111, St. 500, Sangkat Phsar Deum Thkov, Khan Chamka Morn, Phnom Penh
Tel: +855 023 355 990, +855 099 910 007 to 8
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.cdn.com.kh
* To apply for a dealer, please contact Cambodian DTV Network Limited directly.