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Type | Direct Broadcast Satellite |
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Founded | January 24, 2000 |
Headquarters | Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
Broadcast area | Nationwide |
Owner | Astro, DST Group |
Parent | Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad |
Dissolved | March 31, 2022 |
Official website | www.kristalastro.com (archive) |
Kristal Astro (Jawi: كريستل استرو) was a sole operator of Brunei's multi-channel pay-TV service. It was officially launched on January 24, 2000.[1][2][3][4][5] The company is a joint-venture between Kristal Sdn. Bhd. and Malaysia's MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad.
All channels are customized to ensure that all programs 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.