Canal+ Myanmar will offer nearly 80 channels including eight Canal+ channels in the Burmese language and showcasing local content.

Founded in 1996, Forever Group was behind the launch of the first pay-TV offer in Myanmar in 2006.

Canal says the new proposition places a strong emphasis on original and innovative content, will take the form of two packages at very attractive rates. Its opening its own Canal+ Stores and will establish a network of local distributors. Specific mobile payment solutions are being developed for the country.

The establishment of Canal+ Group in Myanmar is part of its development strategy in territories with high growth potential, the second largest country in Asia after Vietnam.

The Canal+ Group is also present in Africa where it has 3.5 million subscribers with strong annual growth.