Articles tagged with: Advanced Info Service and Base Stations
Thai Operator to Push Ahead with 3G Network Rollout
Thailand's state owned operator, TOT has told the Reuters news agency that it will proceed with plans to deploy a 3G network, with a commercial launch due by the end of the year. The government has previously hinted that it will sell 3G auctions in the first half of this year. 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
Related Tags: base-station, mobile-data, huawei, dtac, 3g-license, 900mhz, tot, 3g-licenses, Thailand
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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Thai Operator to Delay 3G Rollout
Thai operator, DTAC has announced that it will delay the launch of its 3G network until it sees more demand for mobile data services. The decision was taken by the company's new CEO, Tore Johnsen, who took charge of DTAC earlier this month. 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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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
Related Tags: 3g-license, ais, radio-spectrum, 900mhz, Thailand
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
Related Tags: 3g-license, ais, 900mhz, hsdpa, Thailand
