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Tight 3G race spurs price war

Firms slash rates for smartphone data plans

The coming of full commercial third-generation (3G) service and the busy rolling out of high-end smartphones are putting intense pressure on mobile operators and triggering a data price war.

Attendees check out deals at the opening of the Thailand Mobile Expo at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center yesterday. The event runs until Sunday. WISIT THAMNGERN

Anticipated stiff competition is expected to spur overall mobile handset sales in Thailand to top 20 million units next year, up from 14 million this year.

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