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National Telecom yet to draw up clear 5G business plan
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/03/2021
» National Telecom (NT) has yet to hammer out a clear 5G strategic business plan despite having paid the first instalment of the 700-megahertz licence fee, according to a source from the company's board who requested anonymity.
All eyes on next NBTC board
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/03/2021
» With the new round of recruitment for the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board scheduled for this month, players in the telecom, broadcasting and innovation industries are monitoring the process as another derailment -- three times in three years -- could jeopardise previous plans put forward by the regulator.
TVD adopts streamlined home shopping strategy
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/03/2021
» SET-listed TV Direct (TVD), a home shopping operator, is gearing up for a harmonised channel strategy through e-commerce, home shopping and call centres to boost revenue and cater to personalised demand.
DTAC aims to woo migrants
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/02/2021
» Total Access Communication (DTAC), the country's third largest mobile operator by subscribers, is deepening its focus on migrant workers from Myanmar and Cambodia through the use of incentives, including online pharmacy vouchers, in a bid to gain a strong foothold in this huge market.
Ouster of DES minister likely to complicate NT operations
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/02/2021
» The dismissal of Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta based on a court ruling Wednesday is expected to affect the structuring of the state enterprise National Telecom (NT) board and the company's 5G business plan, said a source at the ministry who requested anonymity.
Playwork seeks to void NBTC ruling
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/02/2021
» Playwork, a former pay TV partner of state-owned public broadcaster MCOT, has lodged a petition with the Central Administrative Court, asking it to nullify the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) resolution that approved 3.23 billion baht in compensation for the 2600-megahertz spectrum recall from MCOT.
Thailand tops internet speed testing
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/01/2021
» Thailand climbed two places to the top spot out of 176 countries in fixed broadband internet speed testing based on the Speedtest Global Index in December last year, driven by fierce local competition.
Depa to aid small business in accessing digital platforms
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/01/2021
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) aims to strengthen 500 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by helping them access digital platforms created by local startups this year.
AIS bullish on 5G prospects
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/01/2021
» Advanced Info Service (AIS), the country's largest mobile operator by subscribers, expects its 5G subscriber base will reach 1 million by the end of this year, thanks to the rise of 5G-enabled smartphones and 5G network roll-out nationwide.
Operators prep low-cost data use package
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/01/2021
» Mobile operators have agreed to roll out a low-cost monthly unlimited data usage package on tools that support people working from home, waiving data usage charges when subscribers use the contact-tracing app Mor Chana, as part of efforts to ease people's financial burden during the new outbreak.