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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.
True's decision to appoint Brekke group CEO lauded
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/03/2025
» True Corporation's decision to appoint veteran telecom executive Sigve Brekke as group chief executive represents a good move, aligning with its goal of becoming a world-class tech company, according to an industry source who requested anonymity.
Spectrum roadmap prepared
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/12/2023
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is set to draft its third spectrum management roadmap for operations from 2025 to 2030, preparing for new spectrum allocation and the transition from 5.5G to 6G technology.
NBTC eyes spectrum auction by 2026
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/11/2023
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Office is expected to allocate the vacant 3,500-megahertz spectrum band in 2026.
Ericsson urges changes to upgrade Thai 5G
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/09/2023
» Thailand should auction the 3,500-megahertz spectrum by 2025 to deliver the most economic value and fulfil consumer and enterprise requirements in bolstering 5G development in the country, according to Ericsson Thailand.
New NBTC board dances around proposed merger
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/05/2022
» After only a month in office, the five new members of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board -- most of whom are seen as novices in their regulatory roles -- are grappling with critical challenges, including oversight on the planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) and a lack of commissioners in the fields directly involved with the merger.
AIS voices opposition to planned merger of rivals at hearing
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/05/2022
» Advanced Info Service (AIS), the country's mobile market leader in terms of subscriber base, has expressed opposition to the planned merger of its rivals True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), saying the deal would diminish the price war and free competition in the segment.
Adoption of 5G to surpass 5m by year-end
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/06/2021
» The number of smartphone users who will adopt 5G in Thailand is expected to exceed 5 million by the end of this year, driven by people's intention to use an ultra-fast mobile broadband network, according to Swedish telecom giant Ericsson.
Ericsson raises 5G expectations
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/12/2020
» Swedish telecom giant Ericsson says global 5G subscriptions are expected to reach 220 million by the end of this year, revised up from its June forecast of 190 million.
DTAC urges 3500MHz auction for 5G pole position
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/08/2020
» Thailand should speed up the process of auctioning off the 3500-megahertz spectrum range, deemed the most popular, as a core standard for 5G adoption and gear up for 5G use case roll-outs, says Total Access Communication (DTAC), the country's third largest mobile operator by subscribers.