Availability National Launch date 24 January 2000 | ||
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Type Direct Broadcast Satellite First air date 24 January 2000 (2000-01-24) Slogan The Future Is Direct To U(2000 – 2003)Making Your Life Richer(2003 – 2012)Go Beyond(2012 - now) Motto The Future Is Direct To U; (2000 – 2003); Making Your Life Richer; (2003 – 2012); Go Beyond; (2012 - now) | ||
Kristal-Astro is the sole operator of Brunei's multi-channel pay-TV service. It was officially launched on 24 January 2000. The company is a joint-venture between Kristal Sdn Bhd and Malaysia's Astro Television Network System (Malaysia) Sendirian Berhad a subsidiary of Astro Malaysia Holdings Sdn Bhd.
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All channels are customised to ensure that all programmes adhere to Brunei's religious, cultural and social values. Subscribers will also have access to pay-per-view services, as well as a wide range of interactive services, such as home banking, home shopping and distance learning.
Subscribers receive the satellite service using the state-of-the-art Digital Multimedia System (DMS), the same system introduced by Astro in Malaysia.
The operations of Kristal-Astro are backed by DST Group's expertise in the areas of marketing, sales, information technology and technical support.
Family package
Notes:
- ^ Radio Televisyen Brunei (RTB) is a 2-Brunei's state-owned public broadcaster free-to-air terrestrial television stations such: RTB1 and RTB2.
- ^ Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) is a 2-Malaysian's state-owned public broadcaster free-to-air terrestrial television stations such: TV1 and TV2 (except stations TVi broadcast from East Malaysia in Sabah and Sarawak).
New Emperor
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Radio Channels
KEY: Indicates availability as terrestrial FM radio.