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NT setting capacity conditions for satellite
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/05/2023
» National Telecom (NT) is unlikely to set high-capacity specifications for its first satellite as it is intended to mainly serve state agency demand, which is estimated to increase by only 7% per year, according to a senior NT executive.
NT shines light on strategy for satellite business
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/03/2023
» National Telecom (NT) has outlined its satellite business plan, including an effort to use its 126° East orbital slot to mainly provide broadband satellite capacity to serve demand from local state units, while developing a telecom service in remote areas under the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) universal service obligation (USO).
Slot auction nets B806.5m
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/01/2023
» A total of 806.5 million baht was raised yesterday during the country's first auction for satellite orbital slot packages, which saw SET-listed satellite service operator Thaicom secure two of five packages and state enterprise National Telecom (NT) obtain one.
Thaicom, NT win satellite slot bids as auction raises B806m
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/01/2023
» A total of 806.5 million baht was raised from the country's first auction of satellite orbital slot packages on Sunday, which saw SET-listed satellite service operator Thaicom secure two out of five packages and state enterprise National Telecom (NT) obtain one.
Satellite auction set to raise B700m for NBTC
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/01/2023
» Winning bids of at least 700 million baht are expected from the auction of satellite orbital slots this Sunday, says the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
NT SME Solutions for progressive digital development in Thailand
Published on 04/04/2022
» While resurgences of Covid-19 in the form of new variants and intermittent lockdowns have alarmed and hobbled economic recovery with delays, reluctance, and concerns, Thailand is one of the developing countries with a sense of urgency to continue forging ways to meet challenges, move forward and keep on track.
Merger of convenience
Business, Published on 29/11/2021
» The planned merger of Total Access Communication Plc (DTAC) and True Corporation has led to criticism of potential market dominance as well as an understanding of the firms' business needs, but the move sends a clear signal that the telecom business may not be as promising as it used to be.
NT abandons bid for satellite orbital slot
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/08/2021
» National Telecom (NT) has decided to turn its back on the satellite orbital slot auction slated for Aug 28, leaving TC Space Connect, wholly owned by SET-listed satellite service provider Thaicom, as the sole contender.
NT exits satellite orbital slot auction
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/07/2021
» National Telecom (NT) does not plan on participating in the auction of satellite orbital slot packages slated for Aug 28 as it lacks interest in satellite investment, according to Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.
NBTC urged to delay upcoming auction
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/07/2021
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has suggested the telecom regulator postpone the auction of the satellite orbital slots slated for July 24, saying the bidding, which involves various slots, still needs thorough and prudent consideration to ensure optimum benefit for the country.