At a National Assembly workshop held on 12 March 2026, Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth stated that Cambodia will continue implementing measures to expand telephone and internet service coverage nationwide. The stated objective is to facilitate public access to digital technology and support implementation of the Royal Government’s Pentagonal Strategy Phase 1.
Background
The statement was delivered during a parliamentary seminar on strengthening national resilience and the governance strategy for science, technology, innovation, industry, and commerce in Cambodia. The update concerns the continued rollout of telecommunications infrastructure to extend service coverage across the country.
Key Developments
According to the minister, achieving full nationwide telephone and internet coverage requires additional construction of antenna towers in all regions. He stated that Cambodia currently has approximately 14,000 antenna towers nationwide.
For Phnom Penh, he said that an additional 1,200 towers are needed. The reported total investment required for those additional towers is approximately US$500 million. He also stated that each antenna tower costs between US$100,000 and US$300,000.
Infrastructure Significance
The statement indicates continued government emphasis on expanding digital connectivity infrastructure as part of broader digital economy objectives. The reference to nationwide coverage, tower construction, and estimated capital requirements provides a public record of the scale and direction of planned telecommunications network expansion.
Official Source
National Assembly of Cambodia video post summarizing remarks by the Minister of Post and Telecommunications at a National Assembly workshop on 12 March 2026.
