doi: 10.18178/ijfcc.2016.5.2.450
Analysis of Spectrum Licensing for Mobile Service in the Frequency Band of 900 MHz and 1800 MHz in Thailand
Settapong Malisuwan
,
Dithdanai Milindavanij
,
Jesada Sivaraks
,
Wassana Kaewphanuekrungsi
- National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), Thailand.
Abstract
In Thailand, the National Broadcasting andTelecommunications Commission (NBTC) granted 900 MHzand 1800 MHz spectrum licenses by way of spectrum auction inthe end of the year 2015. The licensing of both spectrum bandscan be considered as the first transition of thetelecommunications industry from concessions to licensingregime in Thailand. In granting the spectrum licenses fortelecommunications service by auctioning, the NBTC strives toachieve the regulatory balance composing of the most efficiencyof spectrum assignment, free and fair competition, and statebenefits, in order to bring about the greatest benefits to thepeople and the country. While the technology transition after theauctioning will directly benefit the telecommunication and ICTbusinesses, it will also provide further positive impact on theeconomy on top of the spectrum fee revenue from the auctions.The objective of this paper is to analyze and review the results ofthe spectrum auctions in 900 MHz and 1800 MHz in Thailand.Analysis of post-auction impacts in competition and investmentis also discussed in this paper. Spectrum cap rule is explained asa future study.
Keywords
- Analysis
- auction
- licensing
- spectrum
- telecommunications
- Thailand
How to Cite
Settapong Malisuwan, Dithdanai Milindavanij, Jesada Sivaraks, and Wassana Kaewphanuekrungsi, "Analysis of Spectrum Licensing for Mobile Service in the Frequency Band of 900 MHz and 1800 MHz in Thailand," International Journal of Future Computer and Communication, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 89-93, 2016. https://doi.org/ 10.18178/ijfcc.2016.5.2.450
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