Kristal-Astro

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.

Kristal Astro (DST)
TypeDirect Broadcast Satellite
Country
Brunei
First air date
24 January 2000 (2000-01-24)
AvailabilityNational
HeadquartersBandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Broadcast area
Brunei, Malaysia
AreaBandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
OwnerAstro, DST GROUP
ParentAstro Malaysia Holdings Sdn Bhd
Launch date
24 January 2000 (2000-01-24)
Official website
www.kristalastro.com

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.

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