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Articles tagged with: Advanced Info Service and 3G License
AIS Suspends 3G Expansion Pending License Auction
Thailand's Advanced Info Service (AIS) has suspended the expansion of its trial 3G network running over the 900Mhz band, citing concerns about congestion for its existing GSM subscribers. The conpany will now wait for the long delayed 3G auction to release radio spectrum in the more conventional 2100 Mhz bands. more
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Political Crisis May Delay Thailand's 3G License Auction
The ongoing political crisis in Thailand may cause yet further delays to the 3G licenses which are expected to occur in the fourth-quarter of this year. more
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Thailand's AIS Plans $1.78 Billion Spend on 3G Network
Thai operator, Advanced Info Service (AIS) plans to invest 60 billion baht (US$1.7 billion) over three years on its 3G network - once the 3G licenses are formally awarded. more
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3G Network Launched in Bangkok
Thailand's Advanced Info Service (AIS) is reported to have launched its long planned 3G network - operating in the 900Mhz band - in the capital city, Bangkok. The firm is already operating a 3G network in the 900Mhz band in Chiang Mai, pending the award of 3G licenses and spectrum in the more conventional 2.1Ghz bands. more
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Qualcomm Says Thailand Needs at Least Three 3G Networks
Qualcomm Thailand country manager, Kaneungjit Suriyathumrongkul has warned that Thailand will need at least three 3G networks to ensure sufficient competition in the market. Ms Suriyathumrongkul also noted that MVNOs were an option for the country, but only if the underlying network is good and expressed concerns with the idea of a shared national network. more
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Thailand Approves 3G Plans for State Owned Operator
Thailand's government has approved - in principle - the 3G business plan for state owned operator, TOT as proposed by the Information and Communications Technology Ministry. The plan will now have to be submitted for approval to the National Economic and Social Development Board and the Public Debt Management Office. more
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Thailand May Set $200 Million Reserve on 3G Licenses
Thailand's telecoms regulator, the NTC is expected to set a reserve price of US$200 million for the smaller of the available 3G licenses when they are awarded - probably later this year. The final report from outside consultants, InterConnect Communications is understood to have recommended that four licenses are offered by an auction method. more
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AIS Signs Up Just 100 Customers to its 3G Service
Thailand's Advanced Info Service (AIS) has blamed a lack of radio spectrum for the lack of interest in its test 3G network in Chiang Mai which was launched a couple of weeks ago. The company has not been able to promote the service effectively and said that it has signed up just 100 new customers to the 3G network. The 3G network is one of the first to run in the 900Mhz spectrum band as the country has not released any licenses for the more conventional 2.1Ghz bands. more
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Thailand's AIS Launches 3G Network in 900Mhz Spectrum
Thailand's Advanced Info Service (AIS) has commercially launched its 3G network in Chiang Mai - and said that it plans to expand the service to Bangkok in mid-June. The company has however only been allowed by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to install 30 base stations for its 3G network. The company has already set aside US$600 million for the first phase of 3G mobile phone services. more
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Thai Operator Considers Deploying 3G Services at 900Mhz
Thailand's Advanced Info Service (AIS) says that it should be able to roll out 3G services, even without a specific operator license - by offering 3G services over the company's existing 900Mhz spectrum. The company has already set aside US$600 million for the first phase of 3G mobile phone services in Bangkok and 20 major provinces. more
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