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Early auction quashed for Thaicom spectrum
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/05/2020
» The telecom regulator's plan to auction off the 3500-megahertz range before spectrum holder Thaicom's satellite operating concession ends in September 2021 has been scrapped because of technical difficulties and remedy measures for the company's clients who may be affected by the move.
NBTC chairman stalls Takorn's resignation
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/04/2020
» The chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has put the brakes on the resignation tendered by secretary-general Takorn Tantasith, saying he is needed to run the organisation during these bleak times, says a source at the agency who requested anonymity.
Time to shine for Hua Seng Heng's third-gen CEO
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/03/2020
» Growing up on Yaowarat Road, home to Bangkok's bustling Chinatown and the country's dominant gold trading area, Tanarat Pasawongse did not initially see himself as the next in line to inherit the family-owned gold trading business of Hua Seng Heng Group of Companies, Thailand's largest gold importer.
The path to National Telecom
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/03/2020
» The merger of TOT and CAT into a new company, called National Telecom (NT), is believed to be the government's final push to provide a lifeline to the two state telecom enterprises.
TrueMove H growth drives profit to B5.6bn
Business, Published on 03/03/2020
» True Group, a fully integrated telecommunications provider, reported net profit of 5.6 billion baht last year, driven by 6.7% growth in revenue from its mobile business TrueMove H.
DTAC first to receive 26GHz licences
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/02/2020
» Total Access Communication (DTAC) yesterday received licences for the 26-gigahertz range ahead of the other winning bidders from the Feb 16 auction, with the third-largest mobile operator aiming to deliver 5G service in selected locations in the second quarter of 2020.
5G is about to be real
Business, Published on 24/02/2020
» After years of hype, hope and techno-futuristic promises, Thailand will finally see the beginnings of the fifth generation of wireless broadband as the nation's telecoms bet big on 5G.
AIS makes 5G move with 2600MHz slots
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/02/2020
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) says it will switch on the country's first 5G mobile network on the 2600-megahartz band after making the first instalment payment on Friday for the spectrum won at this week's auction.
5G ball starts rolling
Business, Published on 20/02/2020
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) raised a total of 100.5 billion baht in 5G spectrum auctions on Feb 16, with the big three local operators Advanced Info Service (AIS), True and Total Access Communication (DTAC) bidding, together with state-owned TOT and CAT all winning licences.
DTAC teases plan for 26GHz 5G licences
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/02/2020
» Total Access Communication (DTAC) vowed yesterday to launch a home-based ultra-high-speed broadband service by June on the 26-gigahertz range it secured in the 5G spectrum licence auction.