Telecoms news from Thailand

Thai Networks Agree to Lower Mobile Termination Rates

Thailand's two state-owned networks, CAT and TOT have agreed to adopt a new lower mobile termination rate. ...more.

Thai Networks Agree to 15% Cut in 3G Tariffs

Thailand's mobile networks have agreed to modify their 3G tariffs and reduce the costs by 15 percent as requested by the telecoms regulator. ...more.

Softbank in Talks to Buy Stake in Thai Mobile Network

Japan's Softbank is reportedly close to closing a deal that would see it take a minority stake in Thailand's state-owned mobile network operator, TOT. ...more.

Fiercer competition among Thai mobile operators after 3G rollout

The launch of new 3G data plans by all three Thai mobile operators will introduce broad changes to the competitive dynamics among mobile operators, particularly in how they deal with the mass market segment. ...more.

CAT Telecom Seeks to Block Thai Networks Sharing Infrastructure

Thailand's CAT Telecom has asked the country's Constitutional Court to rule in a dispute over the sharing of mobile network infrastructure. ...more.

Thai Regulator Accused of Not Enforcing 3G Tariff Cuts

Thailand's telecoms regulator has been accused of not properly enforcing a rule requiring the country's new 3G networks to cut the cost of their tariffs by 15 percent. ...more.

Thai Regulator to Audit Mobile Number Portability Requests

Thailand's telecoms regulator is seeking to audit the mobile number portability process to ensure that the mobile networks are complying with its regulations. ...more.

Thailand's AIS Signs Up 800,000 Customers to New 3G Network

Thailand's AIS has formally launched its own 3G network and says that it has already signed up 800,000 customers to the service. ...more.

Thai Regulator to Recall 1800Mhz Spectrum when Private Concessions Expire

Thailand's telecoms regulator has confirmed that the state-owned CAT Telecom will be required to hand back its 1800Mhz spectrum when the concession agreements with True Move and AIS expire in September. ...more.

CAT Telecom to Sue to Block Network Sharing Rules

Thailand's CAT Telecom is planning to launch a legal challenge to new rules on mobile network infrastructure sharing that it says would be damaging to its business. ...more.

Thai Networks Still Waiting for Approval to Launch 3G Services

Thailand's mobile networks who were granted 3G licenses are being warned that they cannot launch their services until the telecoms regulator has approved their tariffs and offers. ...more.

AIS Soft-Launches 3G Network with 200,000 Customers

Thailand's AIS has soft-launched its new 3G network on the 2.1Ghz spectrum the company was recently allocated in an auction. ...more.

Nokia Siemens Networks Wins Thai 3G Network Contract

Nokia Siemens Networks says that it has been awarded a 3G deployment contract by Thailand's AIS. ...more.

Thai Networks Agree to Increase MNP Capacity

Thailand's mobile networks have agreed to gradually increase the capacity of their shared mobile number portability facility based on customer demand for the service. ...more.

Thai Regulator Toughening Requirements for Network Quality

Thailand's telecoms regulator, the NBTC has warned the three main mobile networks that their quality of service is failing to meet its higher standards. ...more.

TrueMove Says Customers Unaffected by End of Concession Agreement

Thailand's TrueMove has said that its customers will not be affected by the termination of its operating concession this coming September. ...more.

Thailand Urged to Rethink Plans for TV Broadcasts in Mobile Spectrum

Thailand may need to modify its radio spectrum plans if it is to avoid interference along its borders with neighbouring countries, two international groups have warned. ...more.

TOT Looks to Shore Up Revenues from Shrinking AIS Concession

Thailand's state-owned TOT is reported to be considering ending its reseller concession with AIS early in exchange for a fixed payment from the AIS. ...more.

AIS Looking to Migrate 10 Million Customers to 3G Network This Year

Thailand's AIS has set itself a target of migrating 8-10 million of its customers over to its new 2.1Ghz based 3G network. ...more.

AIS Planning Daily Fee on Inactive PrePay Accounts

Thailand's AIS is planning to impose a daily charge on inactive PrePay accounts that have not been used for a more than a month in a move that has been criticized by a consumer protection panel. ...more.