Thaicom to beam Canal+ broadcasts into Myanmar
Satellite operator Thaicom on Wednesday announced a multi-year contract with Canal+ Overseas Myanmar, a subsidiary of Canal+, which is part of France-based Vivendi SA, one of the world’s largest media companies.
The contract is part of Canal+ Myanmar’s launch of a pay TV DTH (direct-to-home) service.
It has leased four transponders on the Thaicom 6 satellite and a broadcast platform on Ku-band that will initially be used to deliver 80 channels.
“Our partnership with Thaicom is a cornerstone in our strategy to grow our business in Myanmar, with the capacity to bring our offer to the whole country and make it accessible to most of the population,” said Canal+ Myanmar FG chief executive Erwan Luherne.
“Thaicom’s powerful satellite resources make it possible for Canal+ to offer a channel bouquet that is competitive, both in terms of quality and volume. Thanks to the launch in Myanmar, Canal+ Group is able to strengthen its position in Southeast Asia.”
Thaicom chief commercial officer Patompob Suwansiri called Canal+ Group “an important strategic partner”.
“Thaicom has more than 15 years of experience in serving the Myanmar market. The country is part of Thaicom’s long-term Asean Economic Community strategy.”
