True uncertainty over 3G contracts
- Published: 30/12/2011 at 02:58 AM
- Newspaper section: Business
The deal between True Corporation and its concession owner CAT Telecom has become one of the flashpoints of the telecommunications industry this year, drawing heavy criticism from veterans' groups and protests from its bigger rivals in particular.
True will continue facing uncertainty regarding the third-generation (3G) contracts next year as a slew of investigative panels under relevant authorities scrutinise the contractual details.
In January, CAT signed six contracts with True to provide 3G service by upgrading to a high-speed packet access (HSPA) network.
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About the author
- Writer: Komsan Tortermvasana
- Position: Business Reporter
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