Thailand

23 May 2013 I’ll buy that for (under) a dollar: MNP fee slashed, porting capacity multiplied
23 May 2013 TOT, CAT join new interconnection rate from 1 July
20 May 2013 Japanese ‘committed’ to TOT investment
13 May 2013 Three main cellcos agree lower interconnection rate
10 May 2013 DTAC presents tri-band ambitions
9 May 2013 True 4G launch trumps rivals; AIS claims 800,000 users at official 2100MHz launch; DTAC waits until June
8 May 2013 Jasmine’s revenues up 11.9%; Triple T accounts for 85%
7 May 2013 AIS’s Q1 net additions rise to 1.375m
3 May 2013 Cable Thai consortium tapping banks for USD1bn investment this year
2 May 2013 Cellcos complying with 15% 3G tariff cut
26 Apr 2013 TOT proposes AIS buy shares in network operating subsidiary
25 Apr 2013 DTAC posts first quarter results, ups CAPEX guidance
19 Apr 2013 CAT converting analogue network to TETRA digital
18 Apr 2013 NBTC hopes DTAC will ‘donate’ 1800MHz spectrum to ease 2G-4G migration
11 Apr 2013 AIS expects 200,000 users in 2100MHz network soft launch
8 Apr 2013 NBTC approves amended True-CAT 3G contracts, could lead to copycat deals
5 Apr 2013 CAT signs cloud deal with IBM
4 Apr 2013 AIS soft launching 2100MHz network on 9 April, selects NSN for rollout
2 Apr 2013 True’s fixed broadband speeds rise by 30% by June
19 Mar 2013 CAT launches OTT/IPTV service
14 Mar 2013 DTAC’s 2100MHz 3G network to launch in June
14 Mar 2013 Preliminary 3G rates set by NBTC
12 Mar 2013 True upgrading to 100G platform
7 Mar 2013 AIS brings forward 2100MHz 3G launch date to April
5 Mar 2013 TT&T’s annual revenues slide 11%, loss near-triples
1 Mar 2013 DTAC contracts Ericsson for 3G rollout and managed services
1 Mar 2013 CAT develops on-demand IPTV content with Digital Rapids
1 Mar 2013 True Corp’s revenue climbs 8.9%
25 Feb 2013 True confirms April LTE launch date
25 Feb 2013 TOT, CAT sign 3G roaming pact
19 Feb 2013 TOT’s national 3G service launches on 22 February; 4G trial going ahead
14 Feb 2013 Thaicom reports on Laos, Cambodian units
13 Feb 2013 NBTC proposes Q3 2014 for 1800MHz auction
13 Feb 2013 True launching corporate cloud services this year
11 Feb 2013 DTAC’s annual revenues climb 13%
11 Feb 2013 4G plans abound at True, Samart, CAT
8 Feb 2013 TuneTalk to partner Loxley and rebrand Thai MVNO
7 Feb 2013 AIS’ annual net profit up 57% on 11% revenue rise
7 Feb 2013 1800MHz band reallocation approved in principle by telecoms committee
1 Feb 2013 CDMA switch-off delayed to April
30 Jan 2013 CAT kicking off ‘My’ HSPA marketing campaign, rounding up CDMA stragglers
21 Jan 2013 CAT, Hutch CDMA to be switched off at end of March
17 Jan 2013 TOT’s MeTV IPTV expands nationwide
17 Jan 2013 TOT’s 3G to go ‘nationwide’ in late February; 4G trial also going ahead
14 Jan 2013 MNP improvements expected by 20 April
10 Jan 2013 Singapore reduces Shin Corp (InTouch) stake, raises USD687m
8 Jan 2013 NBTC issues 302 broadcasting licences, kicks off digital TV trials
3 Jan 2013 Mobile calls capped at THB0.99 per minute
21 Dec 2012 DTAC earmarks USD818m for 3G in three years
19 Dec 2012 True Corp sees bright 2013
18 Dec 2012 400,000 Wi-Fi hotspots to be deployed under private-public project
13 Dec 2012 2100MHz licences finally in cellcos’ hands; plans emerge for rollouts
10 Dec 2012 NBTC issues 3G licences; group of senators appeal
3 Dec 2012 Ombudsman 3G petition rejected
27 Nov 2012 Thaicom establishes African satellite division
26 Nov 2012 TOT given 90 days to complete 3G first-phase expansion
21 Nov 2012 TT&T swings to USD229m quarterly net loss
20 Nov 2012 Challenge to True being mounted by CTH; planning triple-play, FTTH
15 Nov 2012 NBTC board endorses committee’s 3G auction approval, aiming to deflect Ombudsman’s petition
14 Nov 2012 True’s third-quarter loss narrows only slightly
9 Nov 2012 Ombudsman pursues 3G injunction
9 Nov 2012 Jasmine near-doubles profits on 12% sales hike
9 Nov 2012 DTAC tests 4G
8 Nov 2012 AIS reaches 3.5m 3G subscribers; blended ARPU climbs 4% y-o-y
2 Nov 2012 NBTC commences pay-TV licensing
25 Oct 2012 TOT-Softbank 4G talks restarted
23 Oct 2012 DTAC reaches 7.2m data subscribers, adds half-million 3G users in quarter
22 Oct 2012 MeTV launches over TOT network
22 Oct 2012 Finance ministry objection to 3G auction lodged
19 Oct 2012 3G auction result approved; 4G options being studied
17 Oct 2012 2100MHz auction raises USD1.35bn, only 3% above floor price
9 Oct 2012 All three bidders cleared for 3G auction
8 Oct 2012 CAT needs another month to amend True contract
3 Oct 2012 DTAC expects to spend USD1.3bn on 3G
2 Oct 2012 NBTC may offer 1800MHz spectrum for 2G and 4G after 3G auction
1 Oct 2012 AIS, DTAC and True all to bid for 3G spectrum in October
28 Sep 2012 True Move H avoids phone number shortage?
28 Sep 2012 17 3G application forms picked up by deadline
19 Sep 2012 ISPs squeeze to please: Thai triple ‘T’s (including Triple T) freeze fees
18 Sep 2012 Baby steps: TOT’s 3G/4G plans crawl towards parental approval
17 Sep 2012 15 3G application forms issued
17 Sep 2012 TOT, CAT present post-BTO business plans
13 Sep 2012 Five groups take 3G application forms, but only three to bid
10 Sep 2012 NBTC refuses MCOT’s application for IPTV over 2.6GHz frequencies
6 Sep 2012 DTAC pays unprecedented USD320,000 fine for service failure
3 Sep 2012 TOT to trial LTE this year; moving forward with 3G, Wi-Fi expansion
3 Sep 2012 True, AIS 1800MHz licence extensions to help customer migration
23 Aug 2012 October date confirmed for 3G auction
17 Aug 2012 Losses mount up at TT&T
16 Aug 2012 3G spectrum cap of 2x15MHz confirmed
14 Aug 2012 SingTel reports 3.2% rise in Q1 net profit
14 Aug 2012 Triple T Broadband revenues up 25% in second quarter
13 Aug 2012 True’s migration to 3G, fixed broadband growth progresses
10 Aug 2012 AIS boosts net income 42% y-o-y
9 Aug 2012 NBTC to lower proposed 3G spectrum cap: equal allocations for incumbents now likely
24 Jul 2012 AIS, DTAC mull 3G infrastructure tie-up
23 Jul 2012 True Corp argues for cut in 3G reserve price
19 Jul 2012 NBTC approves draft foreign dominance regulations
18 Jul 2012 3G auction penciled in for 17 October, regulator selecting advisor
13 Jul 2012 TOT awards Samart I-Mobile MVNO contract for 40% of 3G resale capacity
11 Jul 2012 CAT aims to attract MVNOs for 3G, 2G services
10 Jul 2012 True Move H maintains four million user target, but will its numbers add up?
5 Jul 2012 NBTC sets 16 July date for foreign ownership review
29 Jun 2012 CAT to finish cable construction this year; fibre service ‘On Net’ to launch in Q4 in ten provinces
26 Jun 2012 3G licence floor price finalised: USD141m per 2x5MHz block
26 Jun 2012 TOT nears strategic deal with Softbank
21 Jun 2012 CAT given month to amend True contracts; CAT-True working on alternative buyback solution
18 Jun 2012 TOT to build two terrestrial fibre routes in partnership with China Telecom, AT&T
14 Jun 2012 True earmarks USD250m for fixed broadband expansion; attacking provincial, corporate segments
13 Jun 2012 3G licence price likely to be similar to previous proposals
12 Jun 2012 NBTC sub-committee wraps up CAT-True investigation, rules deal illegal
8 Jun 2012 Arbitrator dismisses CAT Telecom's claim against DTAC
28 May 2012 True to continue CAT partnership ‘at own risk’ as state telco officially suspends 3G activity
22 May 2012 True facing 3G number shortage
18 May 2012 CAT puts 3G plans on hold; TOT told to do same
16 May 2012 3G licensing draft approved by regulator’s committee; 4G trials okayed
14 May 2012 Swinging time for True in Q1; revenues up 25%
9 May 2012 SingTel’s aggregate mobile base climbs to 445m in Q1
8 May 2012 Profits jump 42% at AIS
4 May 2012 DTAC’s profit falls 10.1% in Q1; EBITDA down 6.3%
1 May 2012 True and BMA in free Wi-Fi partnership
26 Apr 2012 True launches 200Mbps premium service, with premium price to match
24 Apr 2012 Anti-corruption committee yet to reach conclusion on CAT-True deals
13 Apr 2012 Chinese companies interested in Thai 3G licences
10 Apr 2012 TOT signs network upgrade deal with NSN
27 Mar 2012 True Move H contract might be scrapped, hints ICT minister (but admits it could take years)
23 Mar 2012 DTAC promises 5,000 3G BTS this year; LTE test in Q3
22 Mar 2012 Cubic and Vooz positive on IPTV; Buddy more cautious
22 Mar 2012 NBTC approves master plan; spectrum conditions favour TOT
21 Mar 2012 DTAC’s Wi-Fi service goes commercial
20 Mar 2012 TOT proposes 2.3GHz LTE, tower sharing strategies
19 Mar 2012 ICT Ministry labels CAT, True 3G deal ‘illegal’
8 Mar 2012 CAT’s 3G wholesale business the mainstay of revenue growth strategy
6 Mar 2012 True aims to quadruple 3G base in 2012
5 Mar 2012 Triple T earns 67% of Jasmine’s revenues
2 Mar 2012 Indebted TT&T’s net loss narrows; fixed line revenues continue to slide
2 Mar 2012 Concession reform faces opposition from telco unions
1 Mar 2012 Swinging both ways: profit, loss for True in Q4, FY
29 Feb 2012 True Move in free aircard and music strategy
27 Feb 2012 IPTV trial an acid test for TOT’s network capabilities
24 Feb 2012 2100MHz 3G licensing timetable updated
23 Feb 2012 AIS budgeting THB8bn for network upgrades
16 Feb 2012 CAT’s True Move H deal ‘illegal’ says senate committee
13 Feb 2012 TOT offers 3G in Pattaya over AIS network
10 Feb 2012 AIS reaches 1.2m 3G users in six months; non-voice revenue up 31%
8 Feb 2012 DTAC on Wi-Fi expansion drive
7 Feb 2012 DTAC’s EBITDA margin affected by increase in revenue-sharing
3 Feb 2012 Digital TV migration to take four years
1 Feb 2012 AIS 4G trials kick off
25 Jan 2012 USD48m investment to drive 60% rise in True Wi-Fi subscribers
23 Jan 2012 MNP stats reveal no big winners
19 Jan 2012 Singapore group sells 6.2% of Shin, meets stock market free float requirement
18 Jan 2012 NBTC tightens service quality rules
12 Jan 2012 AIS starting LTE test at end of month
5 Jan 2012 TOT to converge billing
3 Jan 2012 Operators invited to test LTE using TOT's spectrum
3 Jan 2012 CAT’s formal launch of My 3G retail service confirmed for January
3 Jan 2012 TOT and AIS in THB1bn network access scheme; TOT readies new MVNO deals
23 Dec 2011 True Move budgets USD735 million for network expansion
8 Dec 2011 3G auction likely in late-2012
6 Dec 2011 AIS, TOT LTE trial given go-ahead
29 Nov 2011 CAT’s plans taking shape to transfer network ownership to private operators
29 Nov 2011 CAT’s commercial ‘My’ 3G launching for post-paid users in January
29 Nov 2011 Four million smartphones to be sold this year, says AIS marketing man
24 Nov 2011 NBTC adopts draft frequency master plan
17 Nov 2011 NBTC hints at potential changes to foreign ownership regulations
15 Nov 2011 CAT’s full HSPA launch delayed
14 Nov 2011 TOT opts for 3G trial while flooding persists
14 Nov 2011 True Corp’s net loss due to financial costs
9 Nov 2011 AIS increases net profit by 26%
7 Nov 2011 SingTel ups direct stake in AIS by 2%
1 Nov 2011 TOT says 3G expansion ‘on track’ despite flooding
24 Oct 2011 DTAC reports 3Q growth
11 Oct 2011 AIS, TOT drop compensation cases over amended contracts
10 Oct 2011 NBTC finally to begin work on 3G plan
29 Sep 2011 Regulator rules CAT-True 3G partnership 'unfair'
16 Sep 2011 DTAC’s 3G service endorsed by Attorney General
6 Sep 2011 NBTC commissioners appointed
22 Aug 2011 TT&T posts Q2 decline; remains the poor relation of Jasmine
18 Aug 2011 CAT/DTAC dispute on hold - for now
18 Aug 2011 True sales up but losses widen after Hutchison acquisition
16 Aug 2011 DTAC officially launches 3G services
15 Aug 2011 DTAC reiterates plans to launch 3G despite opposition
12 Aug 2011 Jasmine’s Triple T Broadband reports 28.9% revenue rise
5 Aug 2011 AIS’ net profit up 26% to USD205m
2 Aug 2011 TOT and AIS 3G roaming to start from October 2011
29 Jul 2011 AIS launches expanded 3G 900MHz service in capital and seven provinces
25 Jul 2011 TrueMove H targets one million 3G users this year
21 Jul 2011 DTAC profit up 24.5% y-o-y, down 9.2% q-o-q
20 Jul 2011 CAT’s HSPA ‘My’ 3G service launching softly
14 Jul 2011 Attorney-General approves CAT-True deals
13 Jul 2011 DTAC avoids ownership litigation for now
11 Jul 2011 TOT and AIS agree new roaming deal
30 Jun 2011 CAT-True 800MHz 3G approval given; now needs HSPA equipment permission
20 Jun 2011 True doubling hotspots to 60,000, reaching 15 more provinces
15 Jun 2011 Natee deadlock: 3G auction 1Q12 at earliest, official says
14 Jun 2011 True USD473m rights issue funding 3G
14 Jun 2011 True says no way to Norway DTAC holding
13 Jun 2011 CAT exiting data provider UIH
13 Jun 2011 Air on a 4G string: DTAC shares LTE frequency musings
9 Jun 2011 TOT announces expanded 3G launch by November
1 Jun 2011 Thai 3G deployments boost NSN amid global pressure
31 May 2011 Panel dismisses TOT’s USD1bn claim against AIS
31 May 2011 CAT and TOT agree on HSPA roaming
24 May 2011 TT&T to relaunch itself in broadband market
20 May 2011 Court rejects DTAC’s injunction against True and CAT’s HSPA partnership
20 May 2011 AIS launching ‘AirNet’ home wireless broadband service
19 May 2011 True’s EBITDA falls 4% on higher expenses
19 May 2011 China Telecom ‘gets foot in the door’ of Thailand, but not connected to True
17 May 2011 True Universal launching 100Mbps internet access in Pattaya
13 May 2011 Jasmine reduces TT&T stake further; posts 15% revenue increase
13 May 2011 Jasmine reduces TT&T stake further; posts 15% revenue increase
10 May 2011 TOT finalises national 3G rollout contract despite inquiry
10 May 2011 AIS 26% profit rise driven by data usage
26 Apr 2011 DTAC files petition against CAT-True tie-up; downgrades Singapore listing status
26 Apr 2011 True Move still seeking partner, but no names yet
20 Apr 2011 ZTE drops TOT 3G lawsuit, but Ericsson could stall rollout
11 Apr 2011 TOT to sue CAT for up to USD4.6 billion
5 Apr 2011 NTT DoCoMo aiming to rival AIS in Thai LTE tests
1 Apr 2011 CAT's clause: no commercial 3G for DTAC until agreement on compensation
28 Mar 2011 True pinpoints late 3Q for mass market 3G
22 Mar 2011 AIS, 3BB Wi-Fi agreement; Triple T aims to expand partnership to MVNO service
17 Mar 2011 True upgrades corporate Ethernet service to 10Gbps
14 Mar 2011 AIS subsidiary seeks 1800MHz LTE testing permission
10 Mar 2011 Arbitration panel rejects CAT’s DPC tax compensation claim; CAT to appeal
9 Mar 2011 True Move in preparation for ‘H’ launch on HSPA network this month
4 Mar 2011 Believe it when you see it: regulator aims for 3G licensing by year-end
3 Mar 2011 Invisible ink: ‘opaque’ TOT can’t see through red tape to sign 3G contract
1 Mar 2011 TOT referring AIS claims to state panel rather than court
28 Feb 2011 Bouncy baht boosts bottom line for True
28 Feb 2011 AIS: interest rises in the east, sits in the west for ‘secret’ talks
23 Feb 2011 OMG! OAG wants 411 on CAT, TOT 3G deals, PDQ
18 Feb 2011 Thaicom’s Laos, Cambodia telecoms revenues fall 32%
17 Feb 2011 CAT’s 3G dream to come True in two months?
16 Feb 2011 CAT to give DTAC permission for commercial 3G launch
11 Feb 2011 AIS' annual net profit rises 19%
9 Feb 2011 DTAC plans to delist from Singapore stock market, increase borrowing
8 Feb 2011 DTAC posts record high annual profits
2 Feb 2011 TOT claims USD6.8bn compensation from AIS, DTAC, True and TT&T
1 Feb 2011 Thais to get CMMB mobile TV network
1 Feb 2011 Cabinet to discuss TOT's compensation claims
28 Jan 2011 4 Real: CAT awards four contracts to True units; Hutch takeover complete
28 Jan 2011 TOT 3G contract won by smart Samart after Ericsson ejection
27 Jan 2011 True-CAT pull rabbit out of hat: Hutch CDMA becomes HSPA
27 Jan 2011 Swedes put down roots for DTAC’s advanced network
24 Jan 2011 Do the baht plan: AIS splashes THB10bn on 2G/3G expansion
24 Jan 2011 CAT's energy project invigorated by ministers
19 Jan 2011 Two consortia qualify for TOT’s 3G expansion
18 Jan 2011 CAT to partner True on swapping CDMA for HSPA; True to sign 2G/3G contract
14 Jan 2011 DTAC upgrading 10,000 cell sites
11 Jan 2011 Quartet court TOT
10 Jan 2011 DTAC budgets USD33m to expand 3G trial sites
30 Dec 2010 Can it be True? Thai-owned group to buy Hutch CDMA business
30 Dec 2010 Thai court approves TT&T’s USD860m debt rehabilitation plan
29 Dec 2010 Axiata sells Samart stake, may offload Iranian telco shares
29 Dec 2010 Cabinet decision could clear way for True-Hutch deal
29 Dec 2010 Thailand’s MCOT launches broadband TV
29 Dec 2010 CAT allows DTAC, True to expand 3G trials; DTAC to be given commercial nod
21 Dec 2010 Law allowing formation of new regulator, 3G allocation takes effect
20 Dec 2010 Committee flags up illegal amendments to mobile concessions
14 Dec 2010 True conducts 100Gbps Ethernet trial
14 Dec 2010 AIS and TOT piggybacking talks resume; AirAsia to launch MVNO
14 Dec 2010 TOT opens sale of 3G bidding documents
9 Dec 2010 Thais could get in knot over True-Hutch deal
8 Dec 2010 MNP arrives with a whimper, not a bang in Bangkok
1 Dec 2010 TOT 3G tender delayed until January
26 Nov 2010 Hot TOT spot: park users get connected in Phuket for free
23 Nov 2010 Six telecoms operators sign national broadband MoU
18 Nov 2010 Hutch sale: True Move confirms rumoured move was true
17 Nov 2010 Senate OKs frequency bill, clearing path for new regulator, 3G licensing
16 Nov 2010 TOT, CAT investments on hold; TOT's 3G terms of reference due 28 Nov
15 Nov 2010 True Corp 3Q net profit surges on cost savings, but revenues drop slightly
12 Nov 2010 True, AIS could pounce on Hutchison CAT
11 Nov 2010 3G licensing another step closer as House OKs frequency law
11 Nov 2010 USD675m national broadband plan approved
4 Nov 2010 Hutchison stubborn on Hutch CAT sale price
4 Nov 2010 AIS posts 17% rise in net profit
4 Nov 2010 Charoen Pokphand to raise True Corp stake by 9% to near-65%
1 Nov 2010 Review of bill to create new regulator completed
1 Nov 2010 MNP launch set for 15 December
25 Oct 2010 DTAC posts 13.2% revenue hike, says MNP will launch by end-December
14 Oct 2010 TOT launching USD584m network rollout tender next month
4 Oct 2010 Loxley in joint venture to expand 3G MVNO service
30 Sep 2010 Bill to create new regulator rejected by MPs; joint panel to thrash out amendments
29 Sep 2010 TOT’s 3G expansion plan approved; AIS opting for partnership in absence of UMTS licence
27 Sep 2010 CAT Telecom ordered to negotiate lower price for Hutch
23 Sep 2010 Supreme Court upholds 3G auction freeze
20 Sep 2010 3G: to be or not to be? Question to be answered on Thursday
17 Sep 2010 3G auction derailed at eleventh hour by court injunction
15 Sep 2010 Cellcos pick Telcordia for MNP services
14 Sep 2010 CAT gets clause out: court to hear 3G objections
13 Sep 2010 AIS, DTAC, True cleared for 3G bids; CAT aims to spoil the party
7 Sep 2010 Cellcos issued with fines for delaying MNP
31 Aug 2010 Only three 3G bidders, but more hoped for in second round
27 Aug 2010 Hutch finally signs interconnection with AIS, DTAC
26 Aug 2010 True appoints bank to support 3G development, as licensing terms finalised
25 Aug 2010 MNP testing from Sept, but won’t meet state deadline
25 Aug 2010 No Thai 3G bid for Axiata-Samart
20 Aug 2010 Court throws out lawsuit challenging NTC’s right to issue 3G licences
19 Aug 2010 Regulator defends stance on limiting foreign influence
18 Aug 2010 AIS, DTAC, True and two MVNOs purchase 3G bid documents
17 Aug 2010 True Move sees post-paid growth dry up
6 Aug 2010 AIS posts 16% profit jump, reaches 30 million users
5 Aug 2010 TOT agrees to let AIS access 3G network
22 Jul 2010 NTC backs 2G plan; 3G auction remains on track for September
21 Jul 2010 DTAC’s Q2 profit surges 78.2%
20 Jul 2010 Finance Ministry, MICT and PM push to scrap 2G BTO concessions this year
19 Jul 2010 Five operators form clearing house joint venture for MNP
13 Jul 2010 CAT's new board queries Hutchison acquisition
12 Jul 2010 Senate committee requests higher 3G concession starting bid price
2 Jul 2010 True ups the ante to 50Mbps
21 Jun 2010 CAT interested in running Thaicom satellite
10 Jun 2010 30 August confirmed as 2100MHz bid date; 2.3GHz-2.6GHz plans announced
27 May 2010 NTC plans to issue 3G/LTE licences in September
27 May 2010 CAT tells True to cease 3G trial for violating concession
17 May 2010 True swings to net profit
7 May 2010 AIS' net profit climbs 8.8%, revenues up 2.3%
4 May 2010 DTAC’s 1Q net profit jumps 64.9%, sales up 6.7%
27 Apr 2010 Another step on 3G road: Senate approves unified regulator law
23 Apr 2010 TT&T wants to push ahead with WiMAX plans
20 Apr 2010 WiMAX licensing mooted for next February
8 Apr 2010 CAT gets cabinet approval for Hutch takeover
7 Apr 2010 MNP working committee says August deadline unlikely to be met
6 Apr 2010 NTC sets 3G licensing timeframe, passes MNP resolution
31 Mar 2010 True Move to raise annual spending for 2G and 3G development
25 Mar 2010 Another step towards 3G licensing as lower house OKs frequency bill
23 Mar 2010 Remote northern regions get WiMAX trials
18 Mar 2010 CAT’s takeover of Hutch now rests on cabinet approval
17 Mar 2010 TOT awards USD91m broadband expansion contracts at second attempt
12 Mar 2010 DTAC announces data upgrades and iPhone promotion; True launches rival campaign
2 Mar 2010 AIS examined after Thaksin asset seizure; shares drop but cellco says ‘not guilty’
26 Feb 2010 True swings to USD37 million profit
24 Feb 2010 New commissioners approved: 3G auction moves a step closer
12 Feb 2010 CAT adds MiFi mobile hotspot to EV-DO range
12 Feb 2010 AIS posts 4% annual net profit rise
9 Feb 2010 Revenues slip by 3%, customer base grows by 5.2% at DTAC
1 Feb 2010 AIS and TOT 3G tie-up delayed by up to six months to appease MVNOs
21 Jan 2010 CAT rolling out FTTP in Pattaya
21 Jan 2010 TOT-AIS 3G partnership called unfair and unrealistic
19 Jan 2010 AIS opts for shared 3G service with TOT, as 2100MHz licensing delays drag on
11 Jan 2010 TOT to re-tender for USD92 million broadband project
8 Jan 2010 DTAC sets stall out for 2010
8 Jan 2010 Draft bill to establish new regulator to be submitted this month
4 Jan 2010 TOT told to improve 3G network
4 Jan 2010 CAT to get paws on Hutch's CDMA network
17 Dec 2009 TOT’s profit jumps 21% on 45% broadband rise; signs up 8,000 3G users
16 Dec 2009 Finance Ministry hiring consultant for 2G concession conversion
4 Dec 2009 TOT’s 3G network splutters into life
1 Dec 2009 Three 3G MVNOs given go-ahead by TOT
27 Nov 2009 Thai operators given until August to launch MNP
19 Nov 2009 Samart has high hopes for 3G MVNO
16 Nov 2009 True Corp swings to profit
11 Nov 2009 Huawei and Triple T to invest USD40m in telecoms projects
9 Nov 2009 CAT selects Tinet for global high availability IP transit
6 Nov 2009 AIS’ profit falls 7.7%, expects to turn a corner
5 Nov 2009 Government holds up 3G plans
30 Oct 2009 Regulator hints at 3G delay until February
29 Oct 2009 Net profit falls 11% y-o-y at DTAC, but up 19% q-o-q
29 Oct 2009 TOT promises to launch 3G in December, post profit rise
22 Oct 2009 3G reserve prices pinned down, but auction date in question
21 Oct 2009 Five operators interested in partnering CAT in 3G bid
16 Oct 2009 NTC agrees 3G reserve price of USD300m
14 Oct 2009 CAT’s board want to move ahead with Hutchison purchase
12 Oct 2009 3G licence prices set at USD100m-USD200m
30 Sep 2009 CAT sets revenue targets driven by wireless
21 Sep 2009 Jasmine wants to take over Maxnet brand
10 Sep 2009 3G licensing on track for early 2010
9 Sep 2009 Three MVNO firms vying to offer 3G over TOT’s network
8 Sep 2009 TT&T scores third arbitration victory over TOT
1 Sep 2009 DTAC launches 850MHz 3G trial in partnership with Huawei
27 Aug 2009 True Move in THB10bn network investment
25 Aug 2009 Temasek’s Shin sale out on a limb
18 Aug 2009 CAT keen to complete nationwide CDMA takeover, not so keen on marketing
17 Aug 2009 FX gains help True Corp swing to profit
14 Aug 2009 AIS' 2Q net profit drops by a third, sales down 11%
11 Aug 2009 TOT’s 1H revenues down, but net result up on cost-cutting
31 Jul 2009 CAT reveals further details of fibre rollout, IDD usage boosted by internet promotion
27 Jul 2009 CAT sells another ISP stake
23 Jul 2009 DTAC 2Q profit plunges 65% on one-off effects, revenues slide in weak economy
23 Jul 2009 True takes full control of ISP KSC
20 Jul 2009 TOT asks AIS to share base stations for 3G
17 Jul 2009 NTC sets MNP regulations, sticks to three-month deadline
17 Jul 2009 CAT moves ahead with USD177m FTTx rollout, valuation of Hutch CDMA network
16 Jul 2009 True reaches 12Mbps
16 Jul 2009 TOT committed to 3G launch this year, submits new nationwide plan to government
10 Jul 2009 Samart selects Alca-Lu to power TOT's IP broadband project
8 Jul 2009 Give us more time to launch MNP, plead operators
30 Jun 2009 3G licensing likely to be delayed until next year
12 Jun 2009 TOT must sharpen up 3G business plan
11 Jun 2009 True Corp buys back USD100m shares to hold 98% of True Move
10 Jun 2009 Consultancy contracts pave way for UMTS licensing; DTAC nearer to 3G trial
10 Jun 2009 Creditors dismayed by unusual transactions at TT&T
4 Jun 2009 AIS UMTS-900 expansion on hold
2 Jun 2009 GSM operators eager to access TOT 3G network
28 May 2009 CAT to spend USD41 million to deploy 3G
21 May 2009 NTC to reallocate 450MHz-510MHz, 790MHz-960MHz, 2.3GHz-2.6GHz bands; DTAC’s 850MHz 3G trial cleared by CAT
18 May 2009 True reports subscriber growth, but posts net loss on FX effects
18 May 2009 AIS net income falls 10.7% as sales drop by THB2.3bn
13 May 2009 TOT to conduct 3G network building tender in July, limited launch in December
11 May 2009 TOT must hurry up 3G rollout, says PM
1 May 2009 True takes 8Mbps service to provinces
30 Apr 2009 Sales, profits down at DTAC
28 Apr 2009 AIS ramps up cost-cutting in response to recession; DTAC to save THB5bn over two years
27 Apr 2009 TT&T lays off 10% of staff
23 Apr 2009 NTC warns unrest could derail 3G auction
9 Apr 2009 TOT thinks inside the (phone) box
27 Mar 2009 Fastest broadband internet: True launches 8Mbps service
26 Mar 2009 Vodafone and DTAC sign strategic partnership
20 Mar 2009 TOT told to cut planned 3G budget
18 Mar 2009 DTAC going forward with dual-band 3G
13 Mar 2009 NTC scraps post-paid reconnecting fees
10 Mar 2009 TT&T seeks one million broadband subs by the end of 2010
3 Mar 2009 True’s continuing ops turn maiden profit, but group still posts hefty loss
2 Mar 2009 Court prevents TOT exerting ‘regulatory’ power over TT&T
2 Mar 2009 AIS to spend USD1.7bn on 3G in three years
27 Feb 2009 CAT and ZTE build national fibre backbone
23 Feb 2009 Shin takes a kicking in the bottom line for 4Q, but annual profit gets a leg-up
23 Feb 2009 TOT to launch 3G by end-year
19 Feb 2009 AIS’s 4Q profit slumps, but sees slight increase over year
18 Feb 2009 True's rights issue undersubscribed
9 Feb 2009 CAT and Samart ink IP core network contract
9 Feb 2009 True still waiting to sell bonds
9 Feb 2009 DTAC's 4Q profit down 22%, but rises 60% in year
6 Feb 2009 Official: 3G auction will go ahead
28 Jan 2009 Decision on 3G auction to be taken on 5 February
14 Jan 2009 True Move to launch 3G in April
12 Jan 2009 DTAC picks NSN and Huawei for 3G rollout
3 Dec 2008 AIS switches on Bangkok UMTS-900 service
26 Nov 2008 No 3G for TT&T
19 Nov 2008 Hutch to exit CAT joint venture, but can it agree a price?
19 Nov 2008 True’s stuttering revenues and forex effects result in net loss, but q-on-q improvement
14 Nov 2008 TOT targets a million ADSL customers
11 Nov 2008 Jasmine to up stake as part of TT&T ‘rehabilitation’; sets broadband targets
11 Nov 2008 AIS prizes provincial profits; previous predictions prevail
10 Nov 2008 TT&T goes to rehab as debts, net losses widen
7 Nov 2008 CAT awards IP network contract to Samart, AIT consortium
6 Nov 2008 Committee sticks spanner in the works of TOT’s 3G plan
28 Oct 2008 DTAC profit up 34.7% on yearly basis, down 53% from 2Q
27 Oct 2008 AIS cuts 3G budget again
10 Oct 2008 TT&T suspends 3G plans
6 Oct 2008 True issues bonds to fight debt
3 Oct 2008 Regulator updates WiMAX situation
2 Oct 2008 AIS follows DTAC in cutting 3G budget
30 Sep 2008 DTAC puts the brakes on 3G; TOT to break the bank?
24 Sep 2008 3G race heats up
19 Sep 2008 True wants to open Gateway to the US
19 Sep 2008 CAT-calls heard worldwide
18 Sep 2008 CAT signs USD59 million fibre-optic contract
11 Sep 2008 CAT gets the cream of multimedia
8 Sep 2008 DTAC doubles 3G investment
3 Sep 2008 True pay-TV on the move
26 Aug 2008 JasTel pursues international cable link
22 Aug 2008 AIS schedules 3G for Bangkok in Q1
21 Aug 2008 Regulator promises 2GHz 3G licensing by second quarter; DTAC's HSDPA plan approved
20 Aug 2008 TT&T’s broadband growth fails to halt losses widening
20 Aug 2008 DTAC aims to launch 3G in first quarter of next year
18 Aug 2008 True’s 2Q losses widen to USD104 million
15 Aug 2008 Shin Corp net profit more than doubles
14 Aug 2008 One-off gain helps AIS boosts profits by 73% to beat analyst forecasts
8 Aug 2008 Hutch unit trims forecasts
6 Aug 2008 TOT’s 3G plan approved in principle by government
4 Aug 2008 TOT’s 3G plan likely to be stalled by bureaucracy
24 Jul 2008 Smooth Move: True pushes nationwide convergence strategy
24 Jul 2008 CAT calling tender for 3G expansion
22 Jul 2008 DTAC profits up 193%
15 Jul 2008 Triple T WiMAX pilot prepares for lift-off
11 Jul 2008 TOT signs agreement to take 100% of Thai Mobile, reveals 3G wholesale plan
7 Jul 2008 More delays for DTAC/True Move 3G plans
4 Jul 2008 True earmarks USD150 million for 3G
2 Jul 2008 CAT’s delayed fibre-optic rollout approved
30 Jun 2008 CAT CDMA aims for 180,000 3G users by end of year
25 Jun 2008 True involved in ‘green’ city Wi-Fi rollout
23 Jun 2008 True expects internet gateway revenues to more than double
17 Jun 2008 Shin IPO drawing closer
17 Jun 2008 DTAC’s flexible friend NSN
12 Jun 2008 Alca-Lu announces mobile WiMAX trial with True
11 Jun 2008 TT&T looking to catch True in high speed race
11 Jun 2008 AIS earmarks over USD600m for 3G
10 Jun 2008 CAT gives nod to DTAC, True for 3G development
5 Jun 2008 DTAC says 3G unlikely until 2009
4 Jun 2008 TrueMove expands while AIS and DTAC settle
3 Jun 2008 CAT fight
2 Jun 2008 AIS launches tit-for-tat lawsuit against Hutch
27 May 2008 New proposal for TOT to take over Thai Mobile
22 May 2008 AIS delays Bangkok 3G rollout
20 May 2008 CAT to bolster CDMA network
20 May 2008 AIS admits only 100 people using 3G
20 May 2008 TT&T posts revenue increase
19 May 2008 AIS profits up 28.7% y-o-y, flat q-o-q
19 May 2008 Forex boosts True’s profits by 562%
16 May 2008 Samart to join WiMAX race
7 May 2008 AIS launches 3G
6 May 2008 TT&T’s investment cut to restructure debts
2 May 2008 DTAC’s profits up by 51%
30 Apr 2008 NTC gives permission for commercial UMTS-900
30 Apr 2008 AIS and Motorola report success in mobile WiMAX trials
29 Apr 2008 DTAC goes it alone in 3G race
24 Apr 2008 AIS wants 3G in capital by June
10 Apr 2008 AIS to launch 3.5G next month over UMTS-900 platform
9 Apr 2008 TOT ordered to pay TT&T USD750 million in arbitration case
9 Apr 2008 ICT ministry forms 3G body
4 Apr 2008 NTC to move 3G licensing forward
3 Apr 2008 TT&T’s losses mount up
3 Apr 2008 DTAC warns CAT against napping in 3G race
27 Mar 2008 AIS outlines WiMAX spending plans
20 Mar 2008 Mobile WiMAX trials springing up in Thailand
19 Mar 2008 Another new proposal for 3G in Thailand
28 Feb 2008 True proves worth in 2007
26 Feb 2008 UIH trials Phuket WiMAX
26 Feb 2008 Mobile arms give Shin a leg-up
20 Feb 2008 AIS 4Q results boosted by interconnection, but full-year profit falls flat
19 Feb 2008 Its getting closer: 3G in May, says regulator
19 Feb 2008 AIS reaches further with NSN
11 Feb 2008 DTAC’s EBITDA climbs 6.9%, sales rise 38%
5 Feb 2008 AIS attacks the airwaves
4 Feb 2008 WiMAX, 3G licences in 3Q
28 Jan 2008 Thai tie-ups abound: TOT-True, TOT-AIS, CAT-DTAC; plus TOT-CAT deal back on?
25 Jan 2008 DTAC forecasts 10% revenue rise in 2008
21 Jan 2008 AIS to offer iPhone
17 Jan 2008 DTAC, CAT to enact pact
16 Jan 2008 TOT wants AIS as strategic 3G partner
15 Jan 2008 AIS proposes 900MHz 3G
4 Dec 2007 TT&T plans restructuring and stock listings
28 Nov 2007 TOT tells vendors to hurry up
19 Nov 2007 TOT sues for USD500 million over access fees
15 Nov 2007 True performance led by mobility and Visions
13 Nov 2007 AIS goes back to school
7 Nov 2007 Advanced Info Services offers advanced info services
6 Nov 2007 CAT and Hutch seal deal; CAT’s earnings rely on concession fees
5 Nov 2007 CAT rejects TOT’s terms for Thai Mobile takeover
29 Oct 2007 CAT-Hutch nearing nationwide marketing deal
23 Oct 2007 DTAC embarks on IDD venture with NSN gateway contract
18 Oct 2007 AIS earmarks USD600m for 3G
18 Oct 2007 CAT reconsiders fibre tender
10 Oct 2007 AIS hunts WiMAX licence
4 Oct 2007 TOT promises improved service bouquet for Phuket
24 Sep 2007 3G dream turns into nightmare for TOT
20 Sep 2007 Regulator aims to award 3G licences early next year
18 Sep 2007 TOT sets out plan to expand broadband network by a million lines
4 Sep 2007 Thai Mobile 3G timetable proposed by TOT
15 Aug 2007 AIS’s profit continues to slide
14 Aug 2007 US, China, Japan hot for TOT 3G
7 Aug 2007 TOT to finally take control of Thai Mobile
2 Aug 2007 TOT must not float, ever, says minister
24 Jul 2007 DTAC EBITDA up 23.8%
18 Jul 2007 True to revamp WE PCT service
12 Jul 2007 3G finally on its way for Thai Mobile?
9 Jul 2007 Thai Mobile to receive Chinese aid?
9 Jul 2007 TOT misses interconnection negotiation deadline
6 Jul 2007 Regulator orders TOT to negotiate with DTAC
3 Jul 2007 3G, WiMAX licence auctions to start in October, claims regulator
3 Jul 2007 Shin to focus on core telecoms and media business
26 Jun 2007 CAT suing cellcos for USD150m to pay TOT charges; payment could include Thai Mobile stake
25 Jun 2007 TT&T’s IPTV to go nationwide this year
25 Jun 2007 DTAC domestic IPO raises USD278 million
18 Jun 2007 WiMAX venture proposed by DTAC founder
6 Jun 2007 DTAC domestic listing confirmed for 22 June
25 May 2007 Triple T embarks on IDD investment, announces further IIG plans
22 May 2007 All operating contracts declared illegal; renegotiations to start from scratch
16 May 2007 TT&T racks up first quarter loss, True’s profits nosedive; costs to blame
15 May 2007 AIS’s revenues, profits down year-on-year, up on previous quarter
18 Apr 2007 CAT and Hutch bring in appraisers
11 Apr 2007 TT&T’s IPTV service to launch next month
5 Apr 2007 Hutchison CAT partnership launches CDMA2000 1x national roaming
29 Mar 2007 CAT says nationwide 1xEV-DO services available this year
26 Mar 2007 Government and regulator look set for showdown
21 Mar 2007 DTAC confirms Thai listing scheduled for June
16 Mar 2007 ShinSat to carry out 3.5GHz WiMAX tests
16 Mar 2007 NTC hands telecoms licences to utilities
15 Mar 2007 TOT stakes its claim over all BTO networks
12 Mar 2007 Regulator hopes to issue WiMAX licences this year
7 Mar 2007 TT&T’s broadband sales surge, but fails to halt turnover decline
5 Mar 2007 Telekom Malaysia expresses interest in Thai ventures
1 Mar 2007 True’s losses larger than expected
26 Feb 2007 AIS’ falling profits tell tale of fierce competition
23 Feb 2007 DTAC forecasts big provincial growth
21 Feb 2007 Thai trio examine extra-terrestrial expansion
16 Feb 2007 True gives up on CAT, opts for direct international links
16 Feb 2007 General Sonthi aims to reclaim Shin, AIS ‘for the country’
12 Feb 2007 ADC applies for fixed line licence
9 Feb 2007 DTAC’s 4Q profits down 13% year-on-year
7 Feb 2007 DTAC launches new business unit
2 Feb 2007 Thai cellcos reveal investment plans, usher in new interconnect scheme
30 Jan 2007 TOT ordered to connect new mobile numbers
29 Jan 2007 CAT’s nationwide 1x rollout completed
19 Jan 2007 Ministry says TOT cannot block mobile numbers
19 Jan 2007 Huawei wins supply contract for CAT fibre-optic rollout
18 Jan 2007 TOT’s dispute with cellcos nearing a climax
17 Jan 2007 Cellcos’ interconnection deals put ball in TOT’s court
11 Jan 2007 Thai telecoms firms to be exempt from new foreign ownership laws
4 Jan 2007 CAT to go all out for data and mobile markets
3 Jan 2007 Gloomy prospects for telecoms IPOs
3 Jan 2007 Mobile firms predict steady growth in 2007
19 Dec 2006 Thai-up: Telenor may seek local partners in DTAC
19 Dec 2006 Nokia wins double EDGEd deals in Thailand
15 Dec 2006 True Move’s USD465 million bond sale to cut debts
13 Dec 2006 CAT Telecom reduces internet gateway fees
6 Dec 2006 TT&T’s Triple-T touts Thai triple-play
1 Dec 2006 AIS agrees interconnect terms with DTAC; True to follow
22 Nov 2006 Minister backs TOT to protect its revenues; final say down to NTC
21 Nov 2006 TOT seeks to delay new interconnection framework
21 Nov 2006 DTAC puts off IPO
17 Nov 2006 Thailand’s consumer VoIP market fully opened
17 Nov 2006 State enterprises agree on joint holding company
16 Nov 2006 Ericsson expands AIS’ Bangkok network
16 Nov 2006 True blue? Revenues up but losses widen
10 Nov 2006 Ministry unveils THB35 billion plan to upgrade telecoms networks
30 Oct 2006 True keeps its Wi-Fi targets high
26 Oct 2006 TOT and CAT board directors step down
26 Oct 2006 DTAC goes head-to-head with AIS in northeast
25 Oct 2006 DTAC’s 3Q profits up 17.1%
25 Oct 2006 Operators invited to join WiMAX market
20 Oct 2006 New minister rubbishes Thai Mobile 3G plan
19 Oct 2006 Temasek must sell part of Shin before April
16 Oct 2006 Temasek hints at cutting Shin Corp stake
13 Oct 2006 Ministry to push for TOT, CAT board merger
11 Oct 2006 DTAC to launch IPO this year
10 Oct 2006 NTC licenses international gateway operator, approves rural telecoms project
5 Oct 2006 AIS comes under fire from rivals over alleged price dumping
2 Oct 2006 AIS lights the fuse of new price war
29 Sep 2006 TOT pressing to take over 3G spectrum
21 Sep 2006 AIS’ headquarters stand empty as troops surround Shin buildings
19 Sep 2006 CAT’s CDMA2000 1x rollout threatened by southern unrest
5 Sep 2006 Jasmine plans payphone rollout
31 Aug 2006 Thai Mobile price still in dispute
30 Aug 2006 TOT ‘optimistic’ on completing Thai Mobile buyout
24 Aug 2006 CAT’s 3G trial to begin on 1 October
23 Aug 2006 More details of TOT-CAT consolidation plans
23 Aug 2006 Thai broadband operators to enhance services
21 Aug 2006 Regulator to regain control over 3G licensing process?
17 Aug 2006 AIS’ profits hit by price war
16 Aug 2006 True to offer international internet services; hopes to lower online costs
16 Aug 2006 AIS gets go-ahead for USD155 million expansion project
14 Aug 2006 BT to advise TOT on 3G rollout
28 Jul 2006 Profits, revenues decline at CAT
25 Jul 2006 TOT, CAT aiming to operate under one holding company
17 Jul 2006 TOT could cut 35% of workforce in restructuring programme
14 Jul 2006 True gives consumers TV and mobile bundle
3 Jul 2006 True Internet launching PC-based VoIP service
29 Jun 2006 TT&T launches online TV service; telcos expect IPTV to take off in 2007
28 Jun 2006 TOT remains stubborn over interconnection rates
22 Jun 2006 TT&T talks up triple-play
21 Jun 2006 Jasmine ups stake in TT&T
20 Jun 2006 True aims to meet rising Wi-Fi demand
20 Jun 2006 CAT ‘ready for 3G’
9 Jun 2006 Hutchison CAT targets SMEs
8 Jun 2006 TT&T set to award THB2 billion network build contract
6 Jun 2006 TT&T’s nationwide licence the first of its kind; plans national coverage in three years
1 Jun 2006 Court overturns arbitration ruling in favour of TOT
31 May 2006 Thai VoIP licences to be issued
26 May 2006 Maybe next year for CAT’s national 1x service?
24 May 2006 Thai operators given 90 days to conclude interconnection agreements
23 May 2006 Thai Mobile and AIS in ‘secret’ 3G tie-up
17 May 2006 TT&T posts USD8.3 million 1Q profit following losses
17 May 2006 TT&T announces WiMAX investment plan
16 May 2006 TOT to replace billing system
12 May 2006 True Move selects Huawei for softswitch deployment
10 May 2006 ADC and True to get internet gateway licences
3 May 2006 TOT Corp dogged by billing problems
3 May 2006 Thai regulator OKs draft laws on foreign telecoms deals, monopolies
2 May 2006 More foreign operators interested in partnering CAT
2 May 2006 True Move reports difficult March
25 Apr 2006 True gears up for IPTV
21 Apr 2006 Hutchison CAT gets out of the red
19 Apr 2006 Thailand trying to speed up number portability
13 Apr 2006 Privatisation of TOT tottering badly
11 Apr 2006 TOT fires president for under-par performance
31 Mar 2006 Three ‘T’s goes overseas for 3G expertise
30 Mar 2006 AIS embarks on new rollouts; subscriber take-up hurt by political situation
29 Mar 2006 Boingo expands reach
27 Mar 2006 True completes takeover of cableco
23 Mar 2006 True’s WE PCT to finally break even
22 Mar 2006 CAT’s IPO delayed further by Hutchison talks
16 Mar 2006 True employs WiMAX in broadband growth strategy
15 Mar 2006 Temasek’s Shin holding reaches 96.3%
8 Mar 2006 TOT plans new future for Thai Mobile
8 Mar 2006 DTAC signs deal with Nokia
6 Mar 2006 TOT to complete purchase of CAT’s stakes in Thai Mobile and ACT Mobile
1 Mar 2006 TT&T pumps cash into IP
28 Feb 2006 AIS's profits hit by price war, as DTAC sees 4Q growth
27 Feb 2006 True’s losses bigger than expected
23 Feb 2006 TT&T’s losses mount up under pressure from competition
22 Feb 2006 TOT launches legal assault on True, threatens to shut it down
20 Feb 2006 Telekom Malaysia seeks Thai partner, talks to True
8 Feb 2006 Orange reaches use-by date: True Corp's mobile unit renamed True Move
8 Feb 2006 CAT goes to China for 3G tests
6 Feb 2006 True Corp to invest USD334 this year
2 Feb 2006 TA Orange new subs up 27%
27 Jan 2006 Hutch proposes CAT goes it alone
25 Jan 2006 Insider trading probe into Temasek Shin deal
23 Jan 2006 AIS to change hands as Shinawatra family sells Shin stake for USD1.9 billion
18 Jan 2006 An arm and a leg: Shinawatras ready to sell Shin for USD2 billion
13 Jan 2006 Chunghwa to expand Thai broadband operations, as local ISPs gang up
11 Jan 2006 Shin Corp’s AIS stake sale mooted
11 Jan 2006 Regulator reports rise in foreign interest
10 Jan 2006 Thai operators looking for improved growth in 2006
9 Jan 2006 TOT consider options for future of Thai Mobile
6 Jan 2006 Siemens to upgrade AIS’ GSM network
5 Jan 2006 DTAC to invest in regional services
3 Jan 2006 Thailand delays 3G licensing but opens up key internet markets
21 Dec 2005 TT&T establishes trio of Triple T telcos
19 Dec 2005 Shin Corp rubbishes SingTel takeover speculation
9 Dec 2005 AIS to invest USD200 million in 3G
8 Dec 2005 AIS hopeful of receiving approval for 3G trial
2 Dec 2005 DTAC develops 3G strategy to get round regulatory delays
24 Nov 2005 Nokia to expand AIS GSM network
23 Nov 2005 Thai telecoms round-up: TT&T, 3G & phones that explode
15 Nov 2005 NTC plans to licence new internet gateway operators
14 Nov 2005 True expects maiden profit by 2007; competition slows AIS growth
7 Nov 2005 Shin Corp to spend THB40 billion on 3G
4 Nov 2005 Siemens to expand AIS’ GSM network
2 Nov 2005 True Corp looking for overseas help with 3G
1 Nov 2005 Shin denies sale rumours
31 Oct 2005 NTC drafts 3G rules
28 Oct 2005 TOT to claim tax break by filing for SET listing next month
27 Oct 2005 Shin launches gateway for iPSTAR and plans new satellite
27 Oct 2005 Thai mobile round up: TA Orange ups coverage as AIS growth slows
21 Oct 2005 Telenor seizes control of DTAC and UCOM; triggers mandatory buyout of both
19 Oct 2005 NTC gives TOT and CAT the 3G OK
19 Oct 2005 TA introduces Thailand to BlackBerry
14 Oct 2005 TOT resurrects Thai-Finn Technology Fund
12 Oct 2005 Register or lose your mobile service, southerners told
7 Oct 2005 CAT gets the cream, but finds it tastes sour
26 Sep 2005 AIS asks regulator for permission to begin 3G trials
21 Sep 2005 Hutchison CAT cuts more jobs
20 Sep 2005 DTAC to list on SET
20 Sep 2005 NTC recalls Thai Mobile’s 3G spectrum; TOT not best pleased
7 Sep 2005 NTC rejects TOT’s USO claim as telco looks to the skies to cut costs
6 Sep 2005 FTTH to boost Thai broadband
5 Sep 2005 TOT IPO now scheduled for May 2006; TeleGeography warns potential investors not to hold breath
31 Aug 2005 Price war eats into 2Q mobile revenues
30 Aug 2005 CPG puts True stake up for sale
19 Aug 2005 Quelle surprise: TOT IPO faces delay
18 Aug 2005 DTAC contracts Nokia for network upgrade
17 Aug 2005 AIS cuts 2G spending
16 Aug 2005 iPSTAR launched
15 Aug 2005 AIS rules out 3G venture with TOT
11 Aug 2005 AIS reports 17.3% drop in 2Q profits as competition bites
9 Aug 2005 NTC considers recalling TOT 3G frequencies
9 Aug 2005 CAT listing put on hold – again
8 Aug 2005 NTC issues licences to TOT, CAT
8 Aug 2005 DoCoMo buys into AIS subsidiary
4 Aug 2005 True predicts 10% rise in ’05 revenues
1 Aug 2005 NTC tells telcos that ‘fees are fair’
28 Jul 2005 AIS subscribers rise, but price war impacts on ARPU
26 Jul 2005 TA Orange targets rural regions; expects 4.2 million users by year-end
22 Jul 2005 CAT Telecom told to clear wireless venture debts or put IPO at risk
21 Jul 2005 True to take lead as Thai broadband numbers expected to double
18 Jul 2005 TOT finally agrees to issue extra numbers
11 Jul 2005 Ministry rejects TOT business plan
8 Jul 2005 TOT and CAT finally agree Thai Mobile price
4 Jul 2005 NTT to exit TT&T
28 Jun 2005 NTC to licence four new operators for 3G services by year-end?
24 Jun 2005 NTC promises interconnection guidelines next month
23 Jun 2005 Huawei the lads: Chinese vendor wins not one, but two CAT contracts
21 Jun 2005 SingTel looks for other acquisitions after failed PTCL bid
21 Jun 2005 SingTel eyeing TOT?
17 Jun 2005 TOT-CAT relations finally thawing?
15 Jun 2005 Cisco to speed up TOT’s Bangkok network
10 Jun 2005 Regulator sidesteps debate over concession conversions
7 Jun 2005 DTAC extends Nokia deal by two years
6 Jun 2005 TOT seeking USD450 million from True for breach of BTO contract
26 May 2005 DTAC to spend USD200 million on network
25 May 2005 Regulator’s long awaited liberalisation proposals disappoint
20 May 2005 NTC to address number problems next month
19 May 2005 TOT promises to increase network capacity
17 May 2005 DTAC accuses AIS over network congestion
13 May 2005 CAT Telecom confirms more IPO delays
11 May 2005 Authorities hope pre-pay register will quell use of mobile-triggered bombs
13 Apr 2005 DTAC parent predicts strong turnover growth from mobile internet
12 Apr 2005 Operators praise NTC clampdown on TOT number hoarding
8 Apr 2005 Broadband growth steady, but high prices still a deterrent
1 Apr 2005 TOT contract split between Siemens and Ericsson
31 Mar 2005 TOT Corp’s e-auction begins today
29 Mar 2005 Chunghwa delivers ADSL turn-key project for TOT
24 Mar 2005 TOT Corp selects lead arrangers for IPO
24 Mar 2005 NTC to discuss internet access and LLU
23 Mar 2005 DTAC requests 2.5 million new mobile numbers
21 Mar 2005 Wireless arm boosts True Corp results
21 Mar 2005 State owned power utility to enter telecoms market?
15 Mar 2005 AIS to trial 3G in May
4 Mar 2005 TA Orange gets a million new numbers
4 Mar 2005 DTAC profits up in 2004
2 Mar 2005 TA Orange asks NTC for more lines
1 Mar 2005 Mobile and internet performance pays off for True
28 Feb 2005 TOT Corp to take full control of Thai Mobile
24 Feb 2005 Alcatel bags USD133 million Thai deal
17 Feb 2005 CAT in hunt for Hutch unit
16 Feb 2005 TOT Corp jumps on ‘one-baht-per-minute’ bandwagon
3 Feb 2005 Alcatel pips others to True Mobile deal
28 Jan 2005 CAT’s rivals unfazed by expansion plans
24 Jan 2005 Huawei set to get the nod in USD342 million CDMA contract
20 Jan 2005 State IPO on course
18 Jan 2005 CAT snubs two network expansion bids
6 Jan 2005 Cellcos capitalise on mobile data services boom
7 Dec 2004 Thai Mobile seeks foreign partner for 3G rollout
24 Nov 2004 True Mobile combines GPRS and Wi-Fi
11 Oct 2004 True looking to double broadband numbers
30 Sep 2004 Orange reduces BITCO stake
29 Sep 2004 Samart to sign two JV deals
22 Sep 2004 Thai firms attracting foreign interest
30 Jul 2004 True Mobile seeks debt refinancing as it struggles to keep pace with market leaders
7 Jul 2004 Shin Corp boss rules out short-term market moves
6 Jul 2004 AIS to buy True: true or not true?
25 Jun 2004 Hutch gets green light for spin-off
22 Jun 2004 Telecom begins debt restructuring
16 Jun 2004 Ericsson bags EDGE contract
14 May 2004 Nokia deploys i-series switches for DTAC
10 May 2004 Siemens gets a Thai bite from AIS
13 Apr 2004 Shin schedules fourth satellite
9 Mar 2004 Orange announces exit strategy from Thai market
27 Feb 2004 AIS reports strong January sales
16 Jan 2004 TA Orange to raise capital through network expansion
20 Nov 2003 TOT and CAT to invade each others’ turf
16 Oct 2003 Nokia wins network double
13 Oct 2003 Nokia gets an EDGE too
5 Aug 2003 Jasmine restructuring plan angers creditors
28 Jul 2003 Alcatel to expand TA Orange’s GPRS network
18 Jul 2003 Cutting ties: Verizon ends relationship with Thai conglomerate
14 Jul 2003 TA Orange sees customer care as key to growth
9 Jul 2003 Nortel makes THB8 billion CDMA bid
4 Jul 2003 UCOM withdraws bid for CDMA network