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State urged to tackle severe problems at National Telecom
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/10/2024
» The government needs to address a long list of problems at state enterprise National Telecom (NT), including those related to its 700-megahertz service, says an official in the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry who requested anonymity.
NT set to appoint first president
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/07/2022
» After 18 months without a leader, National Telecom (NT) is about to appoint its first president this month as the state enterprise faces several critical challenges.
NT may ditch 700MHz range over viability worries
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/03/2021
» National Telecom (NT), a merged unit of TOT and CAT Telecom, is weighing whether to abandon the 700-megahertz frequency range CAT won from last year's 5G spectrum auction by forgoing the licence payment following its concerns about the viability of moving into the 5G business, says a source close to the NT board who requested anonymity.
Ouster of DES minister likely to complicate NT operations
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/02/2021
» The dismissal of Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta based on a court ruling Wednesday is expected to affect the structuring of the state enterprise National Telecom (NT) board and the company's 5G business plan, said a source at the ministry who requested anonymity.
Jab video faces chop after court decision
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/02/2021
» The Criminal Court has ordered the Progressive Movement (PM) to erase Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit's video that criticises the government's Covid-19 vaccination plan while police are considering a lese majeste charge against him.
NT board poised to get six more members
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/01/2021
» The government aims to add six people to the existing five board members of National Telecom (NT) by May so as to effectively streamline the company's operations through five core businesses.
DES chief seeks nod for B100 mobile aid
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/01/2021
» Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta says he will seek cabinet approval for 100-baht monthly assistance for two months for mobile subscribers of both prepaid and postpaid systems.
Leaving the nest
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/01/2021
» The much-awaited merger of state telecom enterprises TOT and CAT Telecom finally happened on Jan 7 and a myriad of challenges lie ahead for National Telecom (NT), ranging from organisational management to sustainable revenue.
Thailand tops internet speed testing
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/01/2021
» Thailand climbed two places to the top spot out of 176 countries in fixed broadband internet speed testing based on the Speedtest Global Index in December last year, driven by fierce local competition.
Thailand tops internet speed testing
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/01/2021
» Thailand climbed two places to the top spot out of 176 countries in fixed broadband internet speed testing based on the Speedtest Global Index in December last year, driven by fierce local competition.