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dtac acquires 700 MHz spectrum to further strengthen its network

June 19, 2019 – dtac is preparing for the future by acquiring 700 MHz spectrum, which will further enhance its spectrum portfolio and improve network coverage nationwide. The new spectrum will also be used for future 5G development and make dtac the operator with the widest downlink bandwidth of 80 MHz, out of the total 130 MHz in its current portfolio (including 2300 MHz in partnership with TOT). Mrs. Alexandra Reich, Chief Executive Officer, Total Access Communication PLC dtac, said, “dtac will never stop improving. By acquiring 2x10 MHz of the low-band 700 MHz spectrum, we will continue to expand network coverage and increase network capacity. The network coverage already covers 94% of total population of Thailand. And the 700 MHz spectrum will further improve dtac’s network position nationwide.” Frequency Bandwidth Band 700 MHz 20 MHz (2x10MHz) Low band 900 MHz 10 MHz (2x5MHz) Low band 1800 MHz 10 MHz (2x5MHz) High band 2100 MHz 30 MHz (2x15MHz) High band 2300 MHz 60 MHz (1x60MHz, roaming on TOT’s spectrum) High band Total 130 MHz The spectrum license cost 17.584 billion baht and is valid for 15 years starting from October 2020 or until determined otherwise by the NBTC. It does…

dtac announces board approval to submit the application to participate in the allocation of one block of 700 MHz spectrum

June 19, 2019 – Total Access Communication PLC or dtac announced today that the company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved dtac TriNet to submit the application to participate in the allocation of one block of 700 MHz spectrum to the Office of NBTC on 19 June 2019. Alexandra Reich, Chief Executive Officer, Total Access Communication PLC or dtac, said, “dtac believes that this investment will provide significant benefits to all stakeholders as the 700 MHz spectrum can be used for 5G. The opportunity to acquire an additional 2x10 MHz of low-band spectrum brings our total bandwidth up to 130 MHz (including 2300 MHz in partnership with TOT).” Ms. Reich also stressed that despite the possibility of using 700 MHz for 5G services, the NBTC has yet to develop a clear 5G spectrum roadmap for both high- and low-band spectrum. She said, “Thailand is moving towards a full digital society, in which the readiness of 5G is a key element. Therefore, a clear spectrum roadmap is critical to the industry because it helps us create effective long-term investment plans to build infrastructure that can help boost the country’s economy.” Moreover, the 700 MHz spectrum will boost dtac’s network coverage nationwide,…

Central Administrative Court issues a verdict dismissing TOT’s claim on access charges against dtac in its entirety

May 31, 2019 – Today (May 31, 2019), the Central Administrative Court (lower court) issued a verdict dismissing TOT’s claim on access charges against dtac in its entirety. This access charges claim was filed by TOT Plc in 2011 claiming that dtac has an obligation to pay to TOT an access charge for the connection of dtac’s subscribers with TOT’s network from 18 November 2006-10 July 2014 in the amount of THB 245,638 million, including interest fee and VAT. The dismissal order is not yet final as TOT still has the right to appeal against such court dismissal within the timeframe as provided by law.

dtac joins hands with SCB, The Mall Group, and Visa to support booming tourism in digital cashless era

by offering free dtac Happy Tourist SIM cards and launching SCB M Visa Prepaid Tourist Card offering up to 10% discount when shopping at The Mall Group’s department stores May 27, 2019 – Miss Penpa-Nga Suddhimondala (4th from left), Head of Loyalty, Total Access Communication PLC or dtac has joined Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), The Mall Group, and Visa to announce the launch of a new SCB M Visa Prepaid Tourist Card to allow foreign tourists to go cashless shopping safely and conveniently. Cardholders will benefit from a number of privileges and receive a free dtac Happy Tourist SIM, included in the welcome package, which allows tourists to use voice and data services on the dtac network throughout their trip in Thailand. dtac Happy Tourist SIM gives tourists a hassle-free and convenient travel. According to Mobile Travel Tracker, almost 100% of millennial tourists use their smartphone when traveling and 60% of them use their smartphone in travel planning and reservation, and searching for shopping, dining, and attraction information. Tourists can register and activate their dtac Happy Tourist SIM at dtac counter at Don Mueang Airport and enjoy a number of privileges, including 10% discount at all The Mall Group department…

dtac never stops taking care of customers, partnering with Samsung to offer up to 60% discount on Samsung Galaxy A series with free screen replacement warranty exclusively only at dtac!

May 24, 2019 – Mr. Arkapong Linpisarn, Head of Partner and Hybrid Channel Division, and Mr. Arslan Javed, Head of Postpaid Market & Product Division, Total Access Communication PLC or dtac, join hands with Mr.Voravut Phongchinphat, Director of Retail Division, Thai Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., to launch a special promotion for customers purchasing Samsung Galaxy A series with up to 60% discount and zero upfront payment. The Samsung Galaxy A10 is available at only 1,690 baht and comes with a free screen replacement within the first 12 months of purchase. The special offer is valid for the following Samsung Galaxy A series models: Samsung Galaxy A10 is available at 1,690 baht (regular price 4,490 baht) with a free screen replacement worth 1,670 baht for new or existing customers with monthly package of 599 baht and above Samsung Galaxy A20 is available at 2,690 baht (regular price 5,890 baht) with a free screen replacement worth 1,690 baht for new or existing customers with monthly package of 699 baht and above Samsung Galaxy A30 is available at 3,790 baht (regular price 7,290 baht) with a free screen replacement worth 1,920 baht for new or existing customers with monthly package of 699 baht…

New Telenor Group-commissioned report outlines impact of telecommunications on Thailand and Asia

Telecommunications-intensive sectors contributed between 65-75% of total economic growth Thailand’s economic value-added from telecommunications-intensive sectors doubled from around USD$350-400 billion in 2005 to almost USD$700 billion in 2015. (Bangkok, 13 May 2019) - A new connectivity report by Frontier Economics found that sectors driven by telecommunications contributed almost three quarters to economic growth in markets across Telenor’s Asia footprint. Titled “The Mobile Effect: How Connectivity Enables Growth”, the study commissioned by Telenor Group quantifies impact of the telecommunications sector on the economies in the five Asian countries where Telenor Group operates – Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia. “As an important enabler of economic activity, telecommunications has substantially improved business efficiency, accelerated innovation and led to the establishment of markets for new products and services. Our analysis shows that sectors which use telecommunications services more intensively contribute between 65 to 75% of total economic value to the markets across Telenor’s Asian footprint, and that these sectors have been growing strongly at between 6 to 12% per year. This shows the impact of Telenor Group’s investments in Asia in supporting and enabling growth in the countries where it operates,” said James Allan, Director of Frontier Economics. Growth areas to watch The…

dtac submits letter of intent to the NBTC for the extension of the 900MHz licence payment terms

May 10, 2019 – dtac has submitted an expression of interest to the NBTC to exercise its right to a 900 MHz license payment extension as per the relief measure enacted under Section 44 that allows operators more time to pay for their 900-MHz licenses. Regarding the upcoming 700-MHz license allocation, dtac recommends the spectrum allocation should be delayed until NBTC can publish a clear spectrum roadmap, before discussing any further auctions. However, dtac will study the terms and conditions from the information memorandum (IM) expected to be announced by the NBTC in May. Mr. Rajiv Bawa, Chief Corporate Affairs & Business Development Officer, Total Access Communication PLC. or dtac, said, “We think that new spectrum allocation should be delayed until NBTC can publish a clear spectrum roadmap, including time for allocation and fair valuation of available spectrum, before discussing any further auctions.”

VCs said 99% of Thai startups cannot grow unless they think about global expansion from day one and know when to exit and launch new business idea if their business fails

dtac accelerate launches A-Academy driving Thai startups to Series A fund raising and becoming first Thai unicorn April 30, 2019 – Global VCs have identified top 3 areas of weaknesses that prevent Thai startups to grow: 1. Lack of business mindset and expansion strategy to larger markets 2. Fail to reach a minimum target of 10,000 users per day and 3. Lack of programmers and management skills to cope with exponential growth. That is why dtac accelerate is introducing the A Academy program in a bid to help dtac accelerate startups getting Series A funding and becoming the first Thai unicorn. An intensive bootcamp has been completed with top Asian VCs, including Miss Pahrada Sapprasert, Director of 500 Tuk Tuks, Mr. Jeffrey Paine, Fund Manager of Golden Gate Ventures, Mr. In Young Chung, Global Investment of Line Ventures, Mr. Koichi Saito, Founder and Fund Manager of KK Fund, Mr. Albert Shyy, Principle of Burda Principle Investment, and Mr. Justin Nguyen, Principle of Monk’s Hill Venture, who provide one-on-one mentoring and advice for startups in preparation for the Series A funding round. Ms. Anattaphisa Jantathai Program Director of A Academy under the dtac accelerate program, said that this year the competition…

dtac joins hands with Central giving Happy Tourist SIM customers 10% discount and 100-baht cash card for shopping in Thailand throughout 2019

April 24, 2019 – Total Access Communication PLC or dtac, the provider of Happy Tourist SIM, joins hands with Central Group to launch a special campaign to thank customers using the service. dtac is the first mobile operator to partner with the top department store to promote tourism shopping by giving out Central E-Tourist Card that offers 10% discount and 100-baht E-Cash Coupon for shopping at every Central store and ZEN and Central branches of Supersports, B2S, and Mark & Spencer. Happy Tourist SIM customers can present E-Tourist Card and E-Coupon with a valid passport to get the privilege at participating stores throughout 2019. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the number of tourists visiting Thailand in 2018 was over 38 million, an increase of 3 million or 8% growth over the previous year. Chinese tourists are still number one in Thailand, accounting for 28% of all inbound tourists to Thailand and contributing over 500 billion baht of the country’s total tourism revenue of 2 trillion baht. The average daily spending of Chinese tourists is 5,500 baht. Based on a MasterCard survey in 2018, Bangkok is one of the most popular cities and shopping destinations. Bangkok is ranked…

dtac ready to ensure smooth mobile connections across Thailand during the Songkran Festival

April 11, 2019 – dtac has set up special teams to look after its mobile network during the Songkran Festival nationwide. dtac is confident in its ability to handle the massive data usage, which is expected to be twice higher than in the normal period, particularly at key tourist attractions, main routes, and public transportation hubs. Mr. Prathet Tankuranun, Chief Technology Officer, Total Access Communication PLC or dtac, said, “The Songkran Festival is a very important national holiday in Thailand. Most Thai people head home to visit their families or travel to focal areas that hold celebrations of the Songkran Festival, such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phuket, Krabi, Songkhla, etc. To deal with the substantial growth in the mobile data usage, which is expected to increase by two times at these key locations, dtac has bolstered its network capacity by deploying mobile vehicles, setting up additional antennas, and adjusting some parameters in key festival venues and tourist attractions in several provinces. We also organized a dedicated network team ready to provide 24-hour service during the holidays to ensure our customers have a smooth experience everywhere.” dtac plans for high-density mobile phone traffic in major locations during…

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