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Wissanu must 'justify' S44 for TV operators
News, Published on 04/04/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam is expected to submit a petition justifying the use of Section 44 to suspend debt repayments for digital TV and mobile operators by the end of the month.
Data usage soars on cell phones
Online Reporters, Published on 04/04/2018
» Data usage via mobile phones leapt six-fold from 2014 to 2017, while voice calls dropped from 70.72 billion minutes in 2014 to 43.46 billion minutes last year, according to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
TDRI chief: Giants don't qualify for relief plan
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/04/2018
» Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) chairman Somkiat Tangkitvanich has voiced opposition to a plan aimed at granting five-year extensions for the payment of final instalments in the 900-MHz band licence auction.
DTAC parent asks for auction redesign
Business, Published on 05/04/2018
» Telenor chief executive Sigve Brekke is pressing the government to grant payment extension facilities for future auctions if it decides to use Section 44 to relax the licence payment terms of Advanced Info Service (AIS) and True Move, the winners of the 2015 auctions.
AIS, True defend payment relaxation request
Online Reporters, Published on 06/04/2018
» Two major mobile operators have defended their requests for a relaxation of mobile licence payments, saying the move is not a trick to default on or reduce the payments.
TDRI: National credibility at stake over telecom favouritism
Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2018
» Thailand Development Research Institute president Somkiat Tangkitvanich on Sunday warned the government of losing investor confidence if generosity is given to two telecom operators.
Telecoms relief plan draws flak
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 09/04/2018
» Opposition to the controversial relief plan allowing two telecom operators to extend payment for the 900-megahertz mobile spectrum has intensified ahead of Tuesday's cabinet meeting.
NBTC backs down on relief plan for AIS, True Move
Online Reporters, Published on 09/04/2018
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has made a U-turn by saying it would not push the plan to relax licence fee payment terms for two telecom operators.
NBTC drops demand for mobile phone aid
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/04/2018
» The telecom regulator has finally backed off support for assisting the country's two mobile giants after facing weeks of heavy criticism from academics and the public sector, who argue that Advanced Info Service (AIS) and True Move have not suffered enough to warrant support.
Section 44 to rescue digital TV operators
News, Published on 11/04/2018
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) on Tuesday approved a proposal by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to invoke Section 44 to rescue embattled TV digital operators and allow the Public Relations Department to broadcast adverts.