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Telecom chess match tightens
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/07/2022
» Last week's announcement by Advanced Info Service (AIS) on its proposal to acquire fixed broadband provider Triple T Broadband (TTTBB) is expected to complicate the telecom regulator's decision on the fate of the merger between AIS's mobile rivals True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC).
Users face mega-hit in mega-merger
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/05/2022
» Mobile users may face higher charges based on combined additional expenses of 1.7-13.6 billion baht per month, depending on the degree of market dominance once the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) takes place, according to the Thailand Consumers Council.
Calls mount to speed up NBTC board appointment
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/11/2020
» Calls are mounting for the speedy appointment of credible board members for the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) as they face several trying issues.
Critics slam aid for big three
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/04/2019
» Academics and consumer groups voiced strong opposition on Friday to Section 44 assistance for the three major telecom operators, saying the move would cost the state 19.7 billion baht and enrich the three firms through reduced financial costs stemming from an extension of their last 900-megahertz licence payment.
Spectrum deal still OK: NBTC
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/04/2019
» Despite criticism of the regime's invocation of Section 44 to ease the financial burden of telecom and digital TV operators, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) says the planned allocation of 700-megahertz spectrum licences for the major three mobile operators in June would generate at least 75 billion baht for the state.
Big three get help from Section 44
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/04/2019
» After a year of deliberation, the government plans to announce the use of Section 44 on Thursday to ease the financial burden of the three telecom operators that won the 900-megahertz spectrum auction in 2015.
Forum criticises 5G hastiness
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/02/2019
» This year's planned 700-megahertz spectrum auction, intended to set up 5G infrastructure, is "too rushed", say academics and consumer protection supporters concerned that telecoms and broadcasting companies are not ready to take on 5G spectrum.
Rocky road to 5G adoption
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/08/2018
» Despite being named as a critical item on the national agenda, adoption of 5G wireless broadband service by 2020 is an uphill task, with both regulators and telecom operators scrambling to introduce the technology.
270MHz eyed for auction to aid 5G
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/07/2018
» The telecom regulator plans to auction a combined 270 megahertz of bandwidth on the 700- and 2600-megahertz spectrum ranges by 2020 as the government tries to promote 5G mobile service.
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.