Cambodia Aims to Enhance Mobile and Internet Services for Tourists

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The Cambodian government has announced plans to invest in a large-scale project aimed at providing high-quality mobile and internet services to tourists. The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications will construct 100 mobile phone and internet service antennas across the country's tourist areas. According to Minister Chea Vandeth, this initiative is a response to the growing demand for digital connectivity, driven by the increasing number of internet subscribers in Cambodia.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications plans to build 100 mobile phone and internet service antennas in tourist areas, with a budget of $10 million.
  • The project aims to promote the development of remote areas by providing mobile phone and internet services.
  • The ministry will discuss with mobile and internet operators to equip their equipment on the to-be-built antennas.
  • The project is a result of Prime Minister Hun Sen's instructions to enhance mobile and internet services in the country.
  • The number of internet subscribers in Cambodia has surged to 17.8 million, exceeding the country's total population of 16 million.
  • 17.48 million subscribers have opted for mobile internet services, while 312,233 have subscribed to fixed internet services.
  • The project aims to support the development of e-commerce in Cambodia, driven by increased internet surfing.
  • The construction of antenna towers has been identified in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Tourism.
  • A working group will visit over 100 locations to identify potential sites for antenna construction next week.

Statistics:

  • 100 mobile phone and internet service antennas will be built in tourist areas.
  • The budget for the project is $10 million.
  • 17.8 million internet subscribers are registered in Cambodia, exceeding the country's total population of 16 million.
  • 17.48 million subscribers have opted for mobile internet services.
  • 312,233 subscribers have opted for fixed internet services.
  • 5 mobile service providers operate in Cambodia (Smart, Cellcard, Viettel, Cootel, and SeaTel).
  • 45 telecommunication providers are registered in Cambodia.

Sources:

  • "Ministry to Build 100 Mobile and Internet Service Antennas in Tourist Sites," The Cambodia Daily, August 10, 2023.
  • Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, "Number of Internet Subscribers in Cambodia."
  • Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, "Investment in Mobile and Internet Services."
  • Ministry of Environment, "Cooperation on Environment and Tourism Development."