DTAC to bid in 850MHz spectrum auction

摘要

Thai operator Total Access Communication (DTAC) has submitted an official letter to the regulator the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) stating its intention to bid for 2×5MHz of spectrum in the 850MHz band. The Bangkok Post writes that the NBTC has now approved a new timeline and conditions for the auction, scheduled to take place on 18 August. Further, the regulator will also try to sell the 1800MHz frequencies which failed to attract any bids in June; under the revised plans, the available 90MHz in that band is to be divided into ten lots of 2×5MHz, each with a reserve price of THB12.48 billion (US$377.6 million). Each participant can bid for a maximum of four lots or a combined 40MHz of bandwidth (upload and download). The 850MHz license will come with a reserve price of THB38 billion.