Towers to improve Angkor Wat's cell coverage, discreetly

[geovalin]

Cheng Sokhorng

Visitors to Cambodia’s premiere tourist destination, Angkor Wat, can expect better mobile network coverage come June, after Apsara Authority signed an agreement with local telecom services firm Camtowerlink Communications to install six camouflaged mobile towers across the vast temple site. Designed to resemble trees, the towers will be used to help local mobile providers provide better connection to visitors, making it more convenient for tourists, said Long Kosal, director of communication at Apsara Authority.

He said it was the first time that Apsara has allowed telecommunication towers inside the Angkor-era temple complex, and the authority has been careful to minimise their visual and environmental impact. “We have studied other companies and we selected this company because they have the capacity to provide good technology, and most importantly it will not impact the site’s heritage and environment,” Kosal said.

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[uptheos]

Ridiculous!!

Angkor Wat a world wonder and they want communication towers.

Can't they leave anything alone?

[Enoon]

Ridiculous!!

Angkor Wat a world wonder and they want communication towers.

Can't they leave anything alone?

They are only responding to numerous complaints that it is sometimes impossible to send "selfies".

[facthailand]

Appreciation of Angkor does NOT require cellphone service. Seriously! You need Twitter & Facebook at Angkor?!?