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Retail Asia06/07/2022
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AIS To Purchase Triple T Broadband

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Thailand’s mobile service provider Advanced Info Service (AIS) announced that it is planning to invest 32.4 billion baht to buy out Triple T Broadband and to purchase units owned by JASIF infrastructure fund. In a stock exchange filing, AIS said that it intends to acquire Triple T Broadband for 19.5 billion baht and buy 19% […]
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Retail Asia07/06/2019
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NBTC finalizes terms of 700-MHz auction

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Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has finalized the proposed terms of next month’s 700-MHz auction, and has briefed the prime minister on the progress with the sale. The regulator plans to commence the sale of three slots of 700-MHz spectrum on June 19,. The three slots will each have a base price of 17.584 […]
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Retail Asia25/04/2019
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Thai telcos fear excessive costs from new cable policy

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The Telecommunications Association of Thailand (TCT), the industry body representing Thailand’s major operators, has argued that the policy will impose excessive costs on telecommunications service providers and may prove to be impractical. The association is urging the government to subsidize construction costs for the underground pipelines that would hold the currently overhead cables, and has […]
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Retail Asia16/04/2019
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Dtac, CAT, TOT to collaborate on 5G testbeds

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Thai state owned operators TOT and CAT Telecom and privately-owned operator Dtac will collaborate on the development of 5G testbeds in the nation. The operators have signed a public-private partnership agreement to conduct both laboratory and live testing of 5G use cases at the 5G testbeds at Chulalongkorn University and the Eastern Economic Corridor. Applications […]
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Retail Asia10/10/2018
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Dtac welcomes extension of 900-MHz bid decision deadline

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Thailand’s Dtac has welcomed the decision by regulator NBTC to extend the submission deadline for applying to participate in an upcoming 900-MHz auction if no bids come in today. The deadline extension will allow Dtac to complete its feasibility study before making a final decision on whether to participate. Dtac is the only operator to pick up […]
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Retail Asia24/10/2017
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Dtac profit falls 8.8% in Q3

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Thailand’s Dtac has reported an 8.8% year-on-year decrease in net profit for the third quarter of 2017 as a result of declining revenue and costs associated with network investment. The operator reported a profit for the quarter of 601 million baht ($18.1 million), from 3.7% lower revenue of 18.81 billion baht. Service revenue fell 1.5% […]
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Retail Asia18/04/2017
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CAT to propose 2G tower JV with Dtac

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Thai state-owned operator CAT Telecom is seeking to enter a telecommunications infrastructure joint venture with private operator Dtac to allow it to continue generating revenue after its concession revenue dries up. CAT’s concession agreement with Dtac expires in September 2018, marking the end to the prior build-operate-transfer regulatory regime, whereby private operators paid a portion […]
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Retail Asia09/01/2017
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Thai telcos bracing for a challenging 2017

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After a rough 2016 there is no respite in sight for Thailand’s telecoms sector, with operators still dealing with heavy costs accrued from recent 4G auctions, strict competition and OTT challengers. AIS CEO Somchai Lertsuthivong as stating that he has never seen as challenging a year for the mobile sector as 2016, after nearly three […]
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Retail Asia11/11/2016
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Dtac taps Nokia to revamp core network

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Thailand’s Dtac has become the market’s first mobile operator to implement an SDN-ready IP/optical network using equipment from Nokia. Dtac is implementing the technology to replace its existing IP core routing and DWDM infrastructure, in order to achieve the capacity to serve Thailand’s fast-growing mobile subscriber base. The deployment also includes Nokia’s security gateway for […]
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Retail Asia25/10/2016
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Dtac, True slam new computer crime bill

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Legal representatives from both TrueMove and Dtac have slammed the new computer misuse act for moving the burden of proof to ISPs to prove their innocence while True said that the Single Gateway government mass surveillance program was still alive and well. Speaking at a recent seminar entitled Online life: which way shall we go, […]
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Retail Asia18/10/2016
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AIS, Dtac enable cross-network VoLTE calls

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In a first for the Asean region, Thai operators AIS and Dtac have teamed up to facilitate cross-network VoLTE calls. The operators enabled AIS-Dtac VoLTE calls last week and plans to implement cross-network 4G video calls from Tuesday. Cross-network VoLTE calls are being made available to both prepaid and postpaid customers at no additional cost. […]
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Retail Asia05/10/2016
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NBTC to auction Dtac’s 1800-MHz spectrum early

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Thai telecoms regulator NBTC plans to hold an auction for Dtac’s 1800-MHz spectrum in July 2018, three months before the operator’s concession expires. The auction of 45MHz of 1800-MHz bandwidth is expected to raise at least 135 billion baht ($3.89 billion) in revenue for the state, citing NBTC secretary general Takorn Tantasith. Dtac is using the […]
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Retail Asia27/09/2016
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DTAC service center flagship store ‘dInfinite’ at Siam Paragon

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The new dtac service center flagship store, dInfinite, was launched at Siam Paragon Department Store with the concept ‘the endless digital experiences’. The store has been re-designed to enhance the customer experience through the use of digital services. The service center was designed by Whitespace Ltd., a professional retail design company. The key service area has been […]
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Retail Asia16/09/2016
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NBTC to sue TrueMove, AIS for profit owed

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Thailand’s telecoms regulator is in a race against time to sue TrueMove and AIS for profit owed during the final days of the 2G concession. The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission telecoms sub-board has recommended the full board sue TrueMove and DPC (an AIS subsidiary) for $30.6 million (1069.98 million baht) and $17.9 million (627.64 […]
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Retail Asia09/08/2016
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TrueMove to be ordered to set up Pokemon no-go zones

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Thailand’s telecom regulator has summoned Pokemon master license holder True for urgent meetings today (9 August) and will order True to communicate with the franchise holder to set up Pokemon no-go zones. Dtac has confirmed it has also been summoned to give evidence about Pokemon to the NBTC. It is understood that AIS will also be […]
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Retail Asia03/08/2016
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Thailand’s Dtac calls for frequency act amendments

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Dtac’s new chief corporate affairs officer Paradai Theerathada gave evidence at the National Legislative Assembly committee on the new National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Act. Paradai joined Dtac from TMB (formerly Thai Military Bank) on June 26. Dtac has called for an early auction clause with the new licence taking effect the day after the old […]
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Retail Asia14/07/2016
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Dtac profit tumbles 90% to $4m in Q2

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Thailand’s Dtac has reported a record 90% slump in net profit for the second quarter of the year, due to a steep decline in prepaid subscribers as well as high capex and other costs. Net profit for the quarter fell to 141 million baht ($4 million), in a result the operator also attributed on higher […]
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Retail Asia07/07/2016
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Thailand’s big three cellcos oppose tariff caps

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Thailand’s three largest mobile operators – AIS, Dtac and True Move – have united to oppose current regulations capping tariffs for 3G and 4G services. The operators brought up their opposition a group discussion with regulator NBTC on Monday. Revising the regulations would encourage greater competition and stimulate the further development of mobile networks and […]
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