Television in Myanmar
Television broadcasting in Myanmar began in 1979 as a test trial in Yangon.[1] The first television service BBS was launched on 3 June 1980,[2] followed by regular service in 1981.[3] Most television networks in the country are broadcast from Yangon. MRTV and MWD are the two Burmese state-owned television networks, providing Burmese-language programming in news and entertainment. Other channels include MRTV-4,[4] Channel 7, 5-Plus, MNTV, Channel-9, Mizzima TV, DVB TV, Channel K, YTV, Fortune TV and Myanmar International. Pay TV services include SKYNET and CANAL+ Myanmar.[5]
Digital Terrestrial Television
| Network Name | Owner/Operator | Multiplex | Relay Stations Operatior | Total Relay Stations | Total Channels | Other Info | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Digital | Forever Group | 4 Digital MUX | Ministry of Information (Myanmar), Forever Group | 56 | 6 DTV 3 Radio | - | - |
| MRTV | Ministry of Information (Myanmar) | MRTV MUX 1 | Ministry of Information (Myanmar) | 152 | 18 DTV 3 Radio | - | - |
| MWD Digital | Myanmar Armed Forces | MWD MUX | Myanmar Armed Forces | 10 | 7 DTV 1 Radio | - | - |
| Channel | Picture format | Channel Name | Programming | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Digital MUX | ||||
| 61 | 1080i 16:9 | MRTV-4HD | Main MRTV-4 Programming | |
| 62 | 1080i 16:9 | Channel7 HD | Main Channel 7 Programming | |
| 64 | 480i 4:3 | MAHABAWDI | Mahabawdi Channel Programming | |
| 65 | 480i 4:3 | READERS CHANNEL | Reader's Channel Programming | |
| 1 | Audio only channel | PYINSAWADI FM 1 | Teen Radio Pyinsawadi, Rakhine State Programming | |
| 2 | Audio only channel | PYINSAWADI FM 2 | Teen Radio Pyinsawadi, Yangon Region Programming | |
| 3 | Audio only channel | MANDALAY FM RADIO | Mandalay FM Programming | |
| MRTV MUX 1 | ||||
| 1 | 1080i 16:9 | MRTV HD | Main MRTV Programming | |
| 2 | 480i 4:3 | MRTV Hluttaw | Hluttaw Channel Programming | |
| 3 | 480i 4:3 | MRTV NRC | National Races Channel Programming | Minorities Service. |
| 4 | 480i 4:3 | MRTV Farmer | Farmers Channel Programming | Agricultural Programming |
| 5 | 480i 4:3 | MRTV Sport | Sports Channel Programming | |
| 6 | 480i 4:3 | MITV | MITV Programming | Information, Cultural and Travel Programing in English. |
| 7 | 480i 4:3 | EDU | Myanmar Educations Channel Programming | |
| 8 | 480i 4:3 | MRTV Entertainment | Channel ME Programming | |
| 9 | 480i 4:3 | MRTV-4 | MRTV-4 Programming | |
| 10 | 480i 4:3 | Channel-7 | Channel 7 Programming | |
| 11 | 480i 16:9 | 5 Plus | 5 Plus Channel Programming | |
| 12 | 480i 4:3 | MNTV | MNTV Programming | |
| 13 | 480i 4:3 | Channel- 9 | Channel 9 Programming | |
| 14 | 480i 4:3 | Mizzima | Mizzima TV Programming | |
| 15 | 480i 4:3 | DVB | DVB TV Programming | |
| 16 | 480i 4:3 | Channel K | Channel K Programming | |
| 17 | 480i 4:3 | YTV | YTV Programming | |
| 18 | 480i 4:3 | Fortune TV | Fortune TV Programming | |
| 19 | Audio only channel | Myanma Radio | Myanmar Radio National Service Programming | |
| 20 | Audio only channel | Upper Tineyinthar | Myanmar Radio Minorities Programming. | |
| 21 | Audio only channel | Lower Tineyinthar | Myanmar Radio Minorities Programming. | |
| 22 | Audio only channel | Test Radio | Test | |
| MWD Digital MUX | ||||
| 1 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD Variety HD | MWD Variety Programming | |
| 2 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD Movies HD | MWD Movie Programming | Mostly are local movies |
| 3 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD Education Knowledge and Sports HD | MWD Educational and Knowledge and Sports Programming | |
| 4 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD HD | Main Myawaddy TV Programming. | |
| 5 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD Family HD | MWD Family Programming | |
| 6 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD Documentary HD | MWD Documentary Programming | |
| 7 | 1080i 16:9 | MWD Shopping HD | MWD Shopping Programming | Advertising, Promotional content, Product showcase. |
| 8 | Audio only channel | Thazin | Thazin FM Radio Programming | |
Pay Television Providers
| Provider Name | Owner | Available Area | Platform | Total Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKYNET DTH | Shwe Than Lwin Media | Nationwide | DTH (using Apstar 7 76.5°E) | 114 |
| CANAL+ DTH | CANAL+ Myanmar Group | Nationwide | DTH (using Thaicom 6 78.5°E) | 87 |
| SKYNET DTT | Shwe Than Lwin Media | Yangon area | DTT | - |
| CANAL+ DTT | CANAL+ Myanmar Group | Yangon & Mandalay area | DTT | 63 |
| NayPyiTaw Cable TV | Naypyitaw Development Committee (52%) Shwe Than Lwin Media (24%) MRTV (24%) | Selected location's in Naypyitaw | Cable TV | 20 |
| Cookie VOD | Cookie TV Group | Nationwide | IPTV | VOD Catalogue |
| Cookie TV | Cookie TV Group | Nationwide | IPTV | 57 |
| My CANAL | CANAL+ Myanmar Group | Nationwide | IPTV | 48 channels with VOD Catalogue |
| Viu | Viu Group | Nationwide | IPTV | VOD Catalogue |
| Mahar | ABC Content Solutions | Nationwide | IPTV | VOD Catalogue |
See also
- Media of Burma
References
- Thant Myint-U (2006). The River of Lost Footsteps--Histories of Burma. Farrar, Straus and Giroux. p. 371. ISBN 978-0-374-16342-6.
- "Junta Launches New PR Offensive". The Irrawaddy. 1 August 2001. Archived from the original on 12 August 2010.
- May Thaw (12–18 March 2007). "Broadcasting options expanding". Myanmar Times. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013.
- Forever Group | MRTV-4
- https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2017/01/12/canal-to-launch-pay-tv-service-in-myanmar/
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