24 Dec 2020 Mr. Trairat Wiriyasirikul Acting Secretary General of the Broadcasting Commission Television business And the National Telecommunications Service (Acting Secretary-General of the NBTC) revealed that dtac TriNet Co., Ltd.’s 700 MHz spectrum license began from 24 December 2020 and True Move A Ch Universal Communication Co., Ltd. from December 27, 2020 before the specified period of time in accordance with the NBTC’s announcement regarding spectrum licensing for telecommunication business area 703 – 733/758 – 788 MHz (No. 3), scheduled for January 15, 2021 in order to comply with the MUX movement of the broadcasting service provider who is using the original 700 MHz spectrum. When DTAC and TRUE launched telecommunication services on the 700 MHz spectrum before January 15, 2021, the telecommunication services under the said spectrum by DTAC and TRUE may not be able to subscribe. Effective use of the spectrum in some areas (including central, western and eastern regions) due to the process of upgrading or modifying digital terrestrial television equipment. It will be able to use its full efficiency in all areas. After January 15, 2021 onwards, dtac TriNet Co., Ltd. and True Move H Universal Co., Ltd. Communication Co., Ltd. is required to publicize its service users to the terms of the service. For consideration of using the company’s services
Mr. Sharad Mehrotra, Chief Executive Officer of Total Access Communication Public Company Limited or dtac, said, “dtac places great emphasis on connecting customers’ applications. Demand for data usage has almost doubled this year. We continue to expand the 700 MHz spectrum for the use of high-speed mobile internet of customers nationwide. “
The 700 MHz low frequency spectrum will increase the high speed internet signal coverage even more. Especially in remote areas In addition to the success dtac has launched service on TOT’s 2300 MHz spectrum and continues to expand its Massive MIMO high-speed technology in Densely used areas across the country provide 3 times better data transmission as well.
Mr. Jakkrit Urairat, Director of Government Affairs, True Corporation Plc., Has brought the first auction fee of 1,881.488 million baht (including VAT) together with a letter of guarantee from a financial institution to guarantee the payment. The remaining amount of the spectrum costs 16,933.392 million baht (including VAT) to pay to the NBTC under the terms of the auction. The auction price will be sent to the Ministry of Finance quickly to be the income of the country.
True 5G is ready to add 5G service signals on the 700 MHz frequency immediately after receiving the license in areas where the NBTC has developed digital TV signals for use in telecommunication work, including Bangkok and its surrounding provinces, northern regions, and regions. This will make TrueMove H the only service provider in Thailand with all 3 low-frequency bands, 700 MHz, 850 MHz and 900 MHz. Able to penetrate into the building better. Moreover When combining service on all 7 frequency bands, especially the 2600 MHz spectrum that has already opened for True 5G service, it will help strengthen the speed to meet all types of usage. While providing the best 5G experience for customers It also adds 3G and 4G services to use more efficiently.
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