DTAC takes possession of licences for 2 bands
DTAC TriNet yesterday received spectrum licences for the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
DTAC had won the licenses for 1800 MHz and 900 MHz in auctions held by the NBTC in August and October, respectively. The ISP now holds a complete spectrum portfolio including both low-band and high-band frequencies, forming a total of 110 MHz bandwidth with 70 MHz used for downlink.
A Tuesday press release said DTAC now has the most download capacity per customer in the market, which can match their needs for a high-speed Internet experience, be it watching high-definition video or browsing the web.
DTAC’s 28-year concessions for 1800 MHz and 850 MHz expired on September 15, 2018. The newly acquired licenses on 1800 MHz and 900 MHz therefore mark the end of its transition from a concession regime (with CAT) to a licence regime. The transition was accomplished without any service disruptions despite its complexity and scale.
DTAC customers are now assured that the provider can offer continuous nationwide coverage, even in remote areas, on 900 MHz,” the release said. With DTAC TURBO, operating on 2300 MHz in partnership with TOT, the company touts the widest single block of spectrum in Thailand, offering unparalleled capacity using 5G-ready 64x64 massive MIMO antennas.
