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Thai Network Launches 3G Network
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Thailand based mobile network, DTAC has announced the launch of its HSPA enabled 3G network in the 850Mhz spectrum band, although rival network, CAT Telecoms says it will file a complaint to block the network which it says is being launched without regulatory approval.
Jon Eddy Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer, DTAC said "We strongly believe that the 3G HSPA service on 850 MHz will benefit not only the Thai consumers, but also the Thai telecom industry and the country as a whole. Since the 3G HSPA service on 850 MHz is provided under a concession agreement, it will also benefit our partner, CAT Telecom."
"The HSPA upgrade on the 850 MHz band marks the beginning of exciting times for the telecom industry in Thailand. We believe the establishment of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission and the licensing of 2.1 GHz spectrum for 3G services will take the industry to an even higher level and we look forward to working with the new Minister of the Information and Communication Technology Minister and NBTC in making this a reality" added Abdullah.
Currently DTAC has committed an investment plan to upgrade its network to 3G in 1,220 base stations and planned to increase the number of 3G base stations to 2,000, covering 40 provinces in 2012.
Tags: [dtac] [850mhz] [3g] [hspa] [cat] [nbtc] [Thailand]
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