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True hails advent of 5G adoption
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/12/2018
» The cost of new licences and the availability of spectrum bandwidth are two critical factors that will help decide the success of 5G wireless broadband adoption in Thailand by 2020.
NBTC shutting down 2G to ease 5G entry
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/12/2018
» The telecom regulator is set to shut down the existing 2G network by October 2019 to give mobile operators more efficient network capacity and pave the way to 5G wireless broadband service by 2020.
Alternate TV ratings system set by NBTC
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/12/2018
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has initiated an alternative rating system for TV programmes that takes into account digital platform viewing, especially from mobile applications.
CAT positions for digital advantage
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/12/2018
» State enterprise CAT Telecom plans to scale up its digital business in 2019 as stronger revenue streams emerge, capitalising on the digital transformation of its enterprises.
3 companies quick to file piracy complaints
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/12/2018
» Three companies and the Thai Motion Picture Industry Association filed complaints Tuesday through the newly established government anti-piracy agency, requesting that violating websites be blocked within three days, rather than the current procedure which takes six months.
Digital Economy and Society Ministry to begin 5G trial
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/12/2018
» The Digital Economy and Society (DE) Ministry plans to begin the trial for the 5G testbed in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in January, a significant move in preparing for 5G adoption by 2020.
IP help sought from four giants
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/12/2018
» The telecom regulator hopes it can efficiently block intellectual property violations and crimes on internet platforms (that are encrypted abroad) through cooperation with the four big platform providers early next year.
Ministry eyes digital skills for 4 million
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/12/2018
» The Digital Economy and Society (DE) Ministry aims to train 4 million people in digital literacy through its Net Pracharat course, as well as in the Sustainable Thainess programme offered by the Office of Non-Formal and Informal Education (NFE).
Mobile operators agree to 2G deadline
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/12/2018
» The three major mobile operators submitted official letters to the telecom regulator supporting the plan to shut down 2G mobile service on Oct 31, 2019 to pave the way for the 5G adoption.
NBTC subsidising border broadband
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/12/2018
» The telecom regulator plans to provide a three-year subsidy worth 4 billion baht for fixed broadband service to 600,000 households in border villages from May 2019, aiming to bridge the digital divide in remote areas.