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TVD's Spring News takeover in doubt
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/02/2019
» The takeover deal in which MAI-listed TV Direct Plc (TVD) was to buy 90.1% of digital TV's Spring News Channel 19 for 1.08 billion baht appears to be collapsing after the announced plan to auction 700-megahertz spectrum licences.
Thaicom, Asian providers in talks
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/02/2019
» The country’s sole satellite service provider, Thaicom Plc, is in talks with several Asian providers about creating a new satellite under a consortium-based model and is expected to finalise a deal by the end of the year.
AIS launches automated DigitALL store in Phuket
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/02/2019
» Largest mobile operator Advanced Info Service (AIS) on Friday launched Thailand's first unmanned store at Central Floresta Phuket, offering a new customer experience designed for the "connected generation".
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.
End to satellite concession regime inches closer
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/02/2019
» An end to the decades-long concession regime governing the satellite industry is inching closer, as the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) will soon take over regulatory control from the Digital Economy and Society (DE) Ministry.
State to invoke S44 to assist mobile operators
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 31/01/2019
» The military government is expected to invoke Section 44 in February as its last chance to ease the burden of licence fees for winners of the 900-megahertz auction in 2015, in the hope of attracting bidders to upcoming auctions and to help digital TV operators.
NBTC gears up auctions for 5G
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/01/2019
» The telecom regulator is moving ahead with its plan to auction spectrum on the 26- and 28-gigahertz as well as 2600-megahertz ranges later this year to prepare for 5G wireless broadband adoption.
NBTC board approves Oct 31 for 2G shutdown
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/01/2019
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) approved on Tuesday a timeline for the 2G mobile system shutdown at midnight Oct 31.
Panel calls for auction delay
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/01/2019
» A subcommittee of the telecom regulator has proposed moving the 700-megahertz spectrum auction from May to December to allow more time for preparations and give telecom companies a chance to reconsider joining the auction.
Big 3 tepid on 700MHz bid as financial burden weighs
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/01/2019
» The country's three major mobile operators are wavering on the 700-megahertz spectrum auction scheduled for May, citing the existing financial burden from previous auctions and planned infrastructure costs for future 5G development.