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Bandwidth battle begins
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/02/2025
» The auction of six mobile spectrum bands on May 6 is expected to attract private mobile operators looking to increase their network capacity, but some have complained that spectrum prices are too expensive.
NBTC rejects draft on new mobile tariff structure
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/04/2024
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) recently rejected a draft concerning a new tariff structure to govern all types of mobile services, charging customers based on real usage or a per-second basis, saying its management has not completed a comprehensive study on the issue.
NT, AIS endorse equipment rental pact
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/10/2023
» National Telecom (NT) and Advanced Info Service (AIS) have signed a telecom equipment rental agreement for NT's 700-megahertz spectrum and an agreement on nationwide network roaming, with the aim of enhancing and expanding their 4G/5G wireless broadband capabilities.
NTT Group backs Thailand 4.0 initiatives
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/11/2022
» NTT Group, a global tech and business solutions provider, plans to support Thailand 4.0 initiatives under the umbrella of the 5G Global Enterprise Solution Consortium (5GEC), a group of leading tech firms that provide one-stop 5G solution services for organisations to pursue their digital and innovation journey.
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.
TUC allots B60bn to develop 5G network
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/12/2020
» True Move H Universal Communication (TUC), the country's second largest mobile operator by subscribers, says up to 60 billion baht was set aside to support 5G network development from 2020 to 2022 to serve growing demand for internet bandwidth, in line with the new economy.
DTAC commits to high-speed internet expansion with bases
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/12/2020
» Total Access Communication (DTAC), the country's third-largest mobile operator by subscribers, plans to install 2,000 base stations for 700-megahertz spectrum by January 2021 to boost high-speed internet network capability, in a move seen as taking on the top two mobile operators.
DTAC says 4G satisfies customer needs for now
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/07/2020
» Total Access Communication (DTAC), the country's third-largest mobile operator by subscribers, says it will take another two years before 5G is widely adopted in Thailand, and in the meantime customers are well served by the firm's existing 4G networks.
NBTC defers 700MHz usage to January
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/06/2020
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has postponed 700-megahertz spectrum usage by telecom operators from October to January, citing a delay in the band's network adjustment by broadcasting network (MUX) operators for telecom use, according to an executive at a major mobile operator who requested anonymity.