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BIZARRE: Pisut ngamvijitvong - You Need To See This

The ongoing takeover of fixed broadband service 3BB by Advanced Info Service (AIS) may face tough consumer remedies from the telecom regulator because of the dominant position of their combined market share.

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NT bullish on 700MHz prospects

National Telecom’s (NT) plan to develop a service on the 700-megahertz band is expected to improve the state enterprise’s service capacity, generate future revenue stream and reinforce the spectrum portfolio of its partner Advanced Info Service (AIS).

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Reformed True gains on SET debut

The new company formed by the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) debuted on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) yesterday.

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Thaicom allots B15bn for satellite budget

SET-listed satellite service provider Thaicom has unveiled its 15-billion-baht satellite investment plan, including the construction of three new satellites for the 119.5° East slot.

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Banking on virtual success

Leading companies in the financial, tech and telecom sectors have expressed interest in developing a virtual bank business, with the aim of exploring greater opportunities in the digital era.

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New details on shape of telecom giant

Merger details unveiled in the final lap of the planned amalgamation of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) suggest DTAC's parent, the Norwegian firm Telenor, may want to serve as a passive or strategic investor rather than run the day-to-day operations of the new firm -- a sign of…

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Gulf's B10.8bn Thaicom buyout raises eyebrows

Gulf Energy Development Plc, Thailand's biggest private power producer by market value, is pushing for the acquisition of satellite service provider Thaicom Plc for 10.8 billion baht as it explores new business opportunities in the space economy.

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All eyes on AIS after JASIF resolution

Advanced Info Service's (AIS) plan to acquire fixed broadband provider Triple T Broadband (TTTBB) and invest 19% in Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund (JASIF) is now shrouded in uncertainty after JASIF unitholders rejected AIS's proposed amendments to optical fibre cable (OFC) rental agreements between TTTBB and JASIF.

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NBTC fails to resolve merger deal

The board of the telecom regulator failed to come up with a resolution regarding the merger deal between True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) at its meeting on Wednesday, as three of the five commissioners wanted the decision to be made on Oct 20 together with remedy measures.

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Spotlight on fixed broadband

National Telecom (NT), the state-owned telecom enterprise, is weighing options on how to handle its loss-making fixed broadband business, including the prospect of renting the infrastructure to other players to operate.

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Senate approves sixth member of NBTC board

The Senate has approved the appointment of Pol Gen Nathathorn Prousoontorn, a former special adviser in the Royal Thai Police, to the board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

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Telecom chess match tightens

Last week's announcement by Advanced Info Service (AIS) on its proposal to acquire fixed broadband provider Triple T Broadband (TTTBB) is expected to complicate the telecom regulator's decision on the fate of the merger between AIS's mobile rivals True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC).

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Who are the winners of the mega mergers?

A counter merger by the country's largest mobile operator by subscriber base Advanced Info Service (AIS), which follows another closely watched consolidation of the two telecom giants True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), reflects the fast-changing landscape of Thailand's telecom sector.

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AIS preparing deal to acquire TTTBB, JASIF

SET-listed Advanced Info Service (AIS) has announced its plan to acquire fixed broadband provider Triple T Broadband (TTTBB) and Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund (JASIF) for 32.4 billion baht in a bid to drive growth in the broadband internet frontier and add business value.

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New NBTC board dances around proposed merger

After only a month in office, the five new members of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board -- most of whom are seen as novices in their regulatory roles -- are grappling with critical challenges, including oversight on the planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication…

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Merger set to face tougher scrutiny by new NBTC board

The planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) is expected to face tougher scrutiny by the new board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), which took office last week.

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