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NBTC votes to terminate K4's licence for fraud charges
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 31/03/2025
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has unanimously resolved to terminate the telecom licence of K4 Communication Company Ltd after the firm was charged with fraud.
National Telecom sees imminent end to capacity allotment
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/02/2025
» Telecom state enterprise National Telecom (NT) has decided to stop allocating spectrum capacity to mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) as its right to use the 850MHz, 2100MHz and 2300MHz spectrum bands expires at the end of August 2025.
MVNOs scramble to forge new deals
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/01/2025
» Several mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) are busy seeking new network rental deals with telecom operators as the three spectrum bands of National Telecom (NT) they use at present to offer their services are set to expire in August 2025.
K4 ordered to halt distribution of SIM cards
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/12/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has ordered K4 Communication Company, which holds one of its mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) licences, to stop distributing SIM cards pending the completion of a probe to see whether the company's invitation to people to invest in its top-up kiosk business with the promise of significant returns has breached its rules.
Regulator outlines plans for more Mobile Virtual Network Operators
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 27/12/2023
» The chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has outlined policies, including the One Region, One Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) scheme, to create more MVNOs as an alternative mobile service.
WSP diversifies as MVNO business sees the sunset
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/09/2022
» The WhiteSpace (WSP), a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) under the Penguin brand, is shifting its business to a partnership in an enterprise private network, used car sales and debt collection services in order to ensure long-term revenue streams.
Critics want to stop telecom merger
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguangsuk and Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 19/02/2022
» The planned merger between Total Access Communication Plc (Dtac) and True Corporation Plc should be suspended because it would scale up mobile market dominance, jeopardising consumers and hindering the country's journey towards a digital economy, according to academics and consumer advocates.
The WhiteSpace pivots to new 5G model
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/01/2022
» The WhiteSpace, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) under the Penguin brand, has transformed its business model to become a smart solutions provider focusing on 5G private networks through collaboration with partners.
White Space scraps planned listing on MAI
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/04/2019
» White Space, the owner of Penguin SIM brand, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), has scrapped plans to list on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) by 2020 and is scaling down its business to deal with intense market competition and negative profits.
TOT to offer fixed wireless broadband in December
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/09/2018
» State telecom enterprise TOT Plc plans to commercially roll out an affordable fixed wireless residential broadband service in the Bangkok metropolitan area in December.