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Peeling back the curtain on NT's great migration
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/08/2025
» National Telecom (NT) has migrated most of its 2 million subscribers on the 2100-megahertz, 2300MHz and 850MHz spectrum bands to its 700MHz band, following the expiry of its ability to use the three bands on Aug 4.
Bands sought for state phone service
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/08/2025
» A cabinet resolution has directed the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to discuss the allocation of an additional spectrum band to National Telecom (NT) to provide a mobile phone service to the public and state agencies.
True Launches Full-Power 5G with DSS in Thonglor
Published on 29/07/2025
» July 29, 2025 – True Corporation has enhanced the 5G experience to full performance by implementing Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) technology on the 2600 MHz spectrum band. The initial service boost in Thonglor, Bangkok, marks the beginning of a continuous nationwide expansion. DSS technology maximizes spectrum allocation efficiency through flexible, real-time management in high-density areas with heavy data usage, enabling optimal service delivery for both 5G and 4G on the 2600 MHz band. This network upgrade is part of the Network Modernization plan to support over 14.2 million 5G subscribers nationwide (as of Q1/2025) and deliver superior speed and performance for both TrueMove H and dtac customers.
Telecom spectrum in few private hands sparks national concern
Published on 11/07/2025
» As digital technology becomes the backbone of Thailand’s economy and society, the nation’s telecom spectrum—deemed a strategic public asset under Section 60 of the Constitution—is increasingly concentrated in the hands of just a few private companies. This shift, driven by recent mergers and spectrum auctions, has raised alarms over consumer rights, service quality, and national security.
Regulator defers decision on spectrum auction outcome
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 03/07/2025
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on Wednesday postponed consideration of whether to endorse the outcome of the mobile spectrum auction held on June 29, pending a thorough review to ensure there was no collusion.
Call for changes to make Thailand a major digital nation
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/07/2025
» Strategic spectrum allocation with reasonable pricing, the fostering of innovation, and the promotion of telecom competition are crucial for Thailand to become a prominent "digital nation" in Southeast Asia, according to the GSM Association (GSMA).
Ericsson touts development as data usage skyrockets
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/07/2025
» Ericsson predicts Thailand's consumption of data usage will soar from 35 gigabytes per month per subscription this year to 67GB by 2030, driven by streaming on the 5G network and a wave of innovations, especially generative artificial intelligence (AI) apps.
Rosy outlook for post-bid telecom sector
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/07/2025
» A telecom analyst has a positive outlook for the telecom sector following the mobile spectrum auction on June 29 as the results could lead to bigger spectrum cost savings for both Advanced Info Service (AIS) and True Corporation.
True Wins Key Spectrum to Power Digital Future
Published on 30/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 30, 2025 – True Corporation has secured the 2300 MHz and 1500 MHz frequency bands in Thailand’s latest spectrum auction, significantly enhancing its network capabilities and cementing its position as the operator with the most comprehensive spectrum portfolio across low, mid, and high bands in the country.
Mobile phone bands auctioned off for B41bn
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/06/2025
» The auction of four mobile spectrum bands on Sunday generated more than 41 billion baht from the sales of the 1500MHz, 2100MHz, and 2300MHz bands to two major telecom operators, Advanced Info Service (AIS) and True Corporation.