Advances in Computer and Communications, 2021, 2(1), 7-14 http://www.hillpublisher.com/journals/acc/ ISSN Online: 2767-2875 ISSN Print: ****-**** The Survey of Increasing Popularity of Watching Television Channels in Yangon Division Khin Shin Thant*, Thet Thet Aung, Myat Mon Khaing, Khin Lay Myint, Hlaing Htake Khaung Tin Faculty of Information Science, University of Computer Studies, Hinthada, Myanmar. How to cite this paper: Khin Shin Thant, Thet Thet Aung, Myat Mon Khaing, Khin Abstract Lay Myint, Hlaing Htake Khaung Tin. Before mobile phone, over 40 years ago, television service was introduced. In (2021) The Survey of Increasing Popularity of Watching Television Channels in Yan- 2020, many Television Channels with many services are becoming popular in gon Division. Advances in Computer and Myanmar. People in almost of states and divisions in Myanmar watch TV series, Communication, 2(1), 7-14. TV programme in their leisure time with their families. Rate of watching TV DOI: 10.26855/acc.2021.06.001 channels, TV series, TV programme increases more interesting than others. Espe- Received: April 15, 2021 cially, Myanmar series, Many Drop, the mask singer, Myanmar Idol, Korea Se- Accepted: May 10, 2021 ries, India Series, Philippine Series and Beauty programme, other entertainment Published: June 4, 2021 programme, education programme, etc. The aim of this paper is to survey total *Corresponding author: Khin Shin population, female population and %, male population and %, the rate of watching Thant, Faculty of Information Science, TV of townships in Yangon division. This paper compares the total population University of Computer Studies, Hin- and total population of watching TV viewers and shows the rate (%) of the thada, Myanmar. Email: [email protected] watching TV viewers in whole Yangon division. Keywords TV channels, Townships in Yangon, Survey, Schedules and Percentage of watch- ing 1. Introduction Under British colony, progress of Myanmar Television Broadcasting Industry Myanmar was from 1886-1948. In 1936, radio was first introduced by British to Myanmar. In 1948, Myanmar got independence from the British but the country is still struggling for a federal union since then until now. Since 1979, television service was first introduced in Yangon, Myanmar. At the beginning, MRTV was launched on 3/6/1980 and then steady television facility was firstly publically launched in 1981. Gradually, many channel lines are expanded for entertainments, for information, for education, for health, for sports, for religion. Only two main TV channels MRTV (State own) and MWD (Military own) were the main source of media and entertainment for Myanmar until 2010. Staring 2010, international com- munity became more positive and welcoming the transformation of Myanmar’s political system into its democratic transition. It was around the time of 2010, new investments came in including media, technology and telecommu- nications. New television channels such as DBV with support and technology from Norway, 5Movies with support from France. Gradually, Myanmar movie and film makers started to reach out and accept for collaboration with other Asian Movie industry. Now default channel lines become up to 20 lines in Myanmar television channels. This paper includes survey of watching TV townships in Yangon, the highest population city, commercial city in Myanmar. It surveys people in each township in Yangon with population, female, male, number of availability of communication amenities television, their watching television rate (%). DOI: 10.26855/acc.2021.06.001 7 Advances in Computer and Communications Khin Shin Thant, Thet Thet Aung, Myat Mon Khaing, Khin Lay Myint, Hlaing Htake Khaung Tin 2. Related Work In 2016, Jinbao Song and Lunlun Huang analyzed the rank of transmission observing in public opinion investi- gation. Surveillance of radio and TV agendas is proposed to integrate with the system architecture and focus on the technical requirements and the broadcasting process. More effective information is disseminated through statistical study. It delivers data analysis for radio and TV public view analysis. In 2019, Rizki Briandana and Mohammad Irfan showed that applied innovation has a positive effect on ratings and share. It is therefore a competitive strategy in the digital world for television broadcasting. In 2019, Rajat Das Gupta has shown a link between TV viewing frequency and obesity and obesity in women of childbearing age. This paper organized in five sections. In Session 3.1, there are many sets such as Set Top Box, PSI, Skynet to watch local channels and global channels in Myanmar. In some modernized LCD, LED sets, 21 channel lines are installed as default. In session 3.2, the broadcasted Myanmar series are listed. In Session 4, the most popular channels’ schedules are described. In Session 5, the result of population watching TV channels are analyzed and compared with charts. 3. Television Channels in Myanmar Series 3.1 Television Channels in Myanmar There are twenty TV channels in Myanmar. The following channels are shown in Myanmar. 3.1.1. MRTV MRTV, Myanmar Radio and television is an independent TV channel that chiefly transmits local news. In 1936, radio was broadcasting in Burma during the British colonial era. Bama Athan’s regular program was set up in 1946 February, the British recognized the Burmese Broadcasting Corporation (BBS), offering Burmese and local news and foreign news and music, broadcasting and broadcasting. Carry out information and school series and English news and melody series. In 1948, it was named “Myanmar Honor”. In 1988, it was renamed Myanmar Radio. In antici- pation of the presentation of Yangon City FM in 2001, BBS/Myanmar Radio was the single radio station in Myanmar until it launched Yangon City FM in 2001. For years, its main broadcaster was located on 426 Pyay Road in Ka- maryut Township, Rangoon. Myanmar’s Television Service began trial in Yangon in 1979. MRTV was broadcasting on 1980; it started broadcasting on 3 June. Normal TV service began in 1981 with the NTSC standard. In 2005, MRTV made sure 195 TV stations nationwide. Since late 2007, the central broadcasting place has moved to Nay Pyi Taw. Myanmar’s Television Service began trial in Yangon in 1979. MRTV was released in 1980. It began on June 3, and regular television services were officially launched in 1981. 3.1.2. Channel 7 Channel 7 is a 24 hrs. free TV channel and transmissions acting plans. It is also track by Forever Group. In 2012, Forever Group Co. Ltd has launched its second free channel. Channel 7 is well identified for its plans intended at young societies and its new series, containing the newest and greatest new series today. In 2014, Channel 7 launched DVB-T2 and DTH systems with high definition quality that was able to negotiate. 3.1.3. Channel K Channel K is a 24 hrs. (day and night) free-to-air TV entertaining channel and transmissions performing series. It is launched in February 2019. The purpose of this channel is to target the whole of Myanmar in general, and the age group of 18 to 38 in particular. Channel K has four main components of a program: business, the film, music and culture. The TV channel also has some of the most popular places in the entertainment industry. This channel’s ambassadors are the biggest hip hop star, Sai Sai Kham Leng, Myanmar pop queen Ni NiKhin Zaw, rock queen Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein, Cultural icon Phoe Chit , Movie star Pyae Ti Oo and big screen actress Soe Pyae Thazin. 3.1.4. Channel 9 Channel 9, a 24 hrs. (day and night) free-to-air TV channel, transmissions entertaining programs. 3.1.5. MRTV4 In May 2004, a fresh TV channel, MRTV4, was launched by Myanmar Radio and TV under the Ministry of In- formation for a two-hour program. MRTV4 is a 24 hrs. free TV channel that transmissions entertaining programs. The channel is jointly broadcast by MRTV and Forever Group from 7 am to 11 pm. In April 2009, MRTV4 aired 18 hrs a day. Since September 2010, MRTV4 has become a 24 hrs. free TV channel and is presently the supreme popular DOI: 10.26855/acc.2021.06.001 8 Advances in Computer and Communications Khin Shin Thant, Thet Thet Aung, Myat Mon Khaing, Khin Lay Myint, Hlaing Htake Khaung Tin TV network in Myanmar. 3.1.6. MWD Myawaddy (MWD), a 24 hrs. (day and night) free TV channel, transmits entertaining programs. Myawaddy is the 23rd Burmese-owned TV system grounded in Rangoon and Naypyidaw, MWD Shopping, MWD Music and various MWD Series TV programs. 3.1.7. Fortune TV With Fortune TV, a digital free-to-air television channel that will launch in early 2019, the group has expanded into the broadcast entertainment industry. With the recent increase in the number of digital content providers in Myanmar, Fortune will provide quality information, FTA and OTT platforms. Fortune TV is ready to create a television media landscape and engage audiences across the country. 3.1.8. MRTV entertainment MRTV Entertainment is a 24 hrs. (day and night) free television network with the sole purpose of entertaining the public. Broadcast by state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) in Nay Pyi Taw. 3.1.9. Mizzima TV Mizzima TV is a free-to air channel that broadcasted from 7:30 AM to 11:30 PM. 3.1.10. YTV YTV is the new channel to launch Free to Air with DVB-T2. The cooperation agreement between the Union of Myanmar is on 17 February 2018. September 22 on 2016, Myanmar Radio and Television filed an application for Expression of Interest (EOI) by submitting a formal tender to the EOI. 44. The application was submitted next to the RFP. May 11 MY MULTIMEDIA CO. Ltd. Young Investment Group Co., Ltd.