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3G Auction On Track

August 2012 | Industry Trends And Developments

The much-delayed 3G auction in Thailand looks set to happen in October given the certainty provided by the empowered National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), although a last-minute postponement, similar to the one that happened in September 2010, could not be ruled out. BMI believes that the launch of 3G services will be a major boost to the three main mobile operators as well as the broader economy given the benefits to related industries such as consumer electronics and value-added services.

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