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PM invokes S44 to halt NBTC picks
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/06/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has invoked Section 44 to suspend the process of selecting new members of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) until the new legislation that governs the organisation comes into force.
First channels go black Aug 16, get B1.18bn
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/06/2019
» Spring News 19 and Spring 26 (formerly Now 26) will be the first batch of digital TV channels going off the air Aug 16, receiving a combined compensation of almost 1.18 billion baht from the telecom regulator 60 days after shutdown.
Lobby group warns NBTC over potential 5G auction pitfalls
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/06/2019
» Thailand should not repeat its mistakes by trying to maximise revenue for 5G spectrum, which could risk harming consumers and inefficiently using a scarce resource, warns a report by the mobile operator lobbying group GSMA.
NBTC firm on B17.58bn for 700MHz licence price
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/06/2019
» The telecom regulator has refused to lower the reserve price of 17.58 billion baht for 10 megahertz of bandwidth for sale on the 700MHz spectrum, despite the three major mobile operators' complaints.
Telecom bailouts unfair, experts say
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 30/05/2019
» Academics and consumer advocates have slammed the regime's decision to invoke Section 44 to ease the financial burden on three telecom operators and digital TV broadcasters, saying the move offers favourable treatment to private firms at the expense of public benefit.
Mobile operators rage on 700MHz reserve price
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/05/2019
» Three mobile phone operators cried foul over the reserve price of the planned 700-megahertz licence allocation being set at 17.58 billion baht, saying it is too expensive amid uncertainty over 5G use and future income contribution.
TUC, AWN keen to get 700MHz licence
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 22/05/2019
» True Move H Universal Communication (TUC) and Advanced Wireless Network (AWN) are the likeliest operators to acquire 700-megahertz spectrum licences when they are available for sale in June, says a telecom analyst at Kasikorn Securities.
Regulator makes last-minute changes to draft of licence sale
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/05/2019
» The telecom regulator has reduced the amount of bandwidth contained in each licence for the planned sale of three 700-megahertz licences from 15MHz to 10MHz, lowering the reserve price from 25-27 billion baht to 17.58 billion.
NBTC seeks B53bn from sale of 5G licences
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/05/2019
» The National Broadcasting & Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to sell three 700 megahertz spectrum licences for a total of about 53 billion baht as part of an effort to develop fifth-generation wireless services.
DTAC drags feet on 700MHz decision
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/05/2019
» Total Access Communication (DTAC) appears uninterested in purchasing a new 700-megahertz licence in exchange for a five-year extension on payment terms under Section 44, based on statements from DTAC's chief executive calling the sale "too rushed".