AIS taps 5G tech to boost economic recovery
Advanced Info Service (AIS) is joining forces with partners in various industries to use its 5G network and solutions to enhance their competitiveness and revive the virus-battered economy.
The Covid-19 pandemic had caused greater impact worldwide than almost any other crisis, noted AIS chief executive officer Somchai Lertsutiwong. He identified three phases of the pandemic phenomenon: the fall into crisis, the fight to overcome the crisis, and struggle to create a sustainable future.
"We need digital infrastructure as a strong foundation to support and enhance our capabilities, especially technology like AIS 5G, which acts like a new vessel infusing the country with lifeblood for the journey ahead."
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AIS has invested more than Bt1.1 trillion in rolling out telecom infrastructure over the past 30 years and has set aside a budget of Bt35 billion-Bt45 billion to develop digital infrastructure this year.
AIS 5G technology was capable of boosting all major industrial sectors to help the country’s economic engines recover, said Somchai.
In the public health sector, AIS 5G solutions are supporting medics and helping them handle the pandemic.
In the industries of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), AIS has provided 5G network service and solutions to leading firms to enhance their operations.
In the retail sector, AIS is developing 5G Smart Retail with Central Retail Group.
On February 21 this year, AIS became the first operator to launch 5G services in Thailand, before expanding the network to all 77 provinces in last May.
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