PHNOM PENH, April 3 (Xinhua) -- The national Television of Kampuchea (TVK) and the Cambodian DTV Network Limited (CDN), a branch of the Shin Satellite Company from Thailand, here on Thursday launched Techo-DTV, the first satellite TV network of Cambodia.
"From now on, people in all the corners of Cambodia will be able to watch all programs of our TV networks easily through this satellite TV network," said Khieu Kahnarith, Cambodian government spokesman and Minister of Information.
People who live at all kinds of geographical locations will be able to watch TV programs through this satellite TV service, he said.
The Cambodia National Election Committee (NEC) will be able to use this satellite TV network to educate people about election process for the general election in July, he added.
Kem Kunnawadh, director general of TVK, said that Techo-DTV is the country's first satellite television network service that can provide Direct-to-Home (DTH) television programs to every household in the kingdom.
The viewers will enjoy watching all local Khmer channels and some foreign channels, he said, adding that people can also subscribe to pay TV service in the near future.
Dumrong Kasemset, Chief of Executive for the Shin Satellite Company, said that the main benefit of Techo-DTV service includes digital quality of picture and sound similar to that of DVD and convenience to install at every location of houses and buildings.
The DTV service sells 75 U.S. dollars with satellite dish and antenna.
Urban Cambodian people can now access cable TV networks, while about 20 percent of the 14 million population in remote places can't access TV service. Satellite TV will be their solution if they can afford it.
"From now on, people in all the corners of Cambodia will be able to watch all programs of our TV networks easily through this satellite TV network," said Khieu Kahnarith, Cambodian government spokesman and Minister of Information.
People who live at all kinds of geographical locations will be able to watch TV programs through this satellite TV service, he said.
The Cambodia National Election Committee (NEC) will be able to use this satellite TV network to educate people about election process for the general election in July, he added.
Kem Kunnawadh, director general of TVK, said that Techo-DTV is the country's first satellite television network service that can provide Direct-to-Home (DTH) television programs to every household in the kingdom.
The viewers will enjoy watching all local Khmer channels and some foreign channels, he said, adding that people can also subscribe to pay TV service in the near future.
Dumrong Kasemset, Chief of Executive for the Shin Satellite Company, said that the main benefit of Techo-DTV service includes digital quality of picture and sound similar to that of DVD and convenience to install at every location of houses and buildings.
The DTV service sells 75 U.S. dollars with satellite dish and antenna.
Urban Cambodian people can now access cable TV networks, while about 20 percent of the 14 million population in remote places can't access TV service. Satellite TV will be their solution if they can afford it.
14 comments:
Another milestone achievement by the Caring People Party (CPP).
Congratulation, this call for a huge party with live music and all!
It Saravan time! Yahoo!
confuse .. would a normal HDTV can recieve digital service like DTV in cambodia ? which means its free if there is ..
confuse .. would a normal HDTV can recieve digital service like DTV in cambodia ? which means its free if there is ..
It sound impressive, but does the majority of the people have $75 to buy the equipments and pay for the monthly service?
The answer to 11:05 PM's question is - Nope, let alone anything to feed their stomach!
It's just that how things are under this so-called C(Viet cong) P(arasite) P(redator) grip in Cambodia. Need we say more?
Well, if they can tuck away $6.25 per month, they will get it in a year.
"From now on all dirt poor Cambodian people can watch all programs of our (AH HUN SEN government) TV networks easily through this (AH HUN SEN government) satellite TV network," said Khieu Kahnarith!
But AH Khieu Kahanrith must not forget that from now on the Thaicong Shin Satellite Company from Thailand will rake in the money from dirt poor Cambodian people too!
I have to wonder when Cambodia will have their Satellite Company to provide the need of dirt poor Cambodian people. By the way it takes 12 years to make serious money in Satellite business!
Impossible, I think the satellite life expectancy is only about 10 years, then you need a new one. Is very vicious environment in outta space. You get burn within minutes without proper protection.
To 4:47AM
I will prove that you are wrong!
Check it out!
"Given the 15-18 year life span of GSO satellites, as well as the value of building business and infrastructure for service from a given orbital location, and the
number of dishes that would be pointed there, having license terms be of a relatively
short term, say 1-5 years, raises doubts about whether or not the satellite operator will
be able t o operate the service long enough to gain the necessary revenues and repay its
debt obligations. Thus, the presumption of license renewal upon expiration is of great
importance to satellite operators and the related financial community."
http://www.sia.org/filings/SIA-ACA-2520Review-2520of-2520Satellite-2520Licence-2520Fees-2520Comments.pdf
Now researchers are aiming put satellite in space for 100 years!
http://groups.google.com/group/sci.space.tech/browse_thread/thread/2c29329f4f50ef74
1:23, forget about the 100 years lifespan goal. When they achieved it, we can talk about it.
As to the 15-18 years life spans, I don't know what they are talking about. I never heard of such thing, but I will try to look for some.
Here's what I was talking about:
" ...The ISRO expects the 2,130 kilogram satellite to have a lifespan up to 10 years. ..." -- Madhavan Nair, Chairman of Indian Space Research Organization
http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=8698
If you find similar assertion that claimed GeoSynchronus satellite that can last more than 10 years, please posted. It's a good knowledge to know.
To 3:46AM
Check it out!
Vinasat-1 life-span of between 15 and over 20 years! Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) will recoup the investment after nine or 10 years!
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Vietnam_To_Launch_First_Satellite_Next_Month_999.html
http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/christmas/
http://www.dlnets.com/sat101.htm
Thanks mate (11:02), great info! but I am having trouble with the first link.
Here's a quoter from the second link:
"The expected lifespan of the APSC is 15-20 years with ongoing prospects dependent on market forces. Internationally known companies in the Russian space industry will provide launch vehicles to Asia Pacific. By 2005, Asia Pacific plans to be launching 10-12 satellites per year.
PROJECT TIMESCALE
Construction started in 2001 and will take 18 months to complete. The first launch is proposed to occur in 2003."
This is good news indeed; however, I will object due to lack of proof of the claim because they only started to launch in 2003, and we won't know for sure just if the claim is a fluke until 2018. Remember, a lot of time mother nature don't agree with our design, and will flunk it as usual, LOL.
As for the third link I don't see any proof of achievement either.
Just for clarification: The 10 years lifespan expectancy of the GOS that I provided above is really from a design specification of 15 years. That is called a "design head room". Had they not don't this, they will certainly to have problem meeting the 10 years lifespan requirement. Usually, it could last to 12 years, but they will take it out of orbit after 10 whether it need it or not. They can't wait until it fail, then they can't move it out or orbit with remote command if you know what I mean.
CPP= corrupt people's party
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