Three qualify for 3G auction

Business > Telecommunications

Published: 9 Oct 2012 at 13.53
Online news: Telecommunications

Three major private mobile operators have qualified to bid in the auction of third-generation (3G) wireless licences, set for next week, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) announced on Tuesday.

The three qualified applicants are: Advanced Wireless Network, a unit of Advanced Info Service; Dtac Network; and Real Future, which is part of True Corp, Sethapong Malisuwan, NBTC chairman for telecommunications, said. There were no other applicants.

The NBTC plans to auction off the 2100 megahertz bandwidth on Oct 16, for use with 3G technology.

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bluebottle
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Discussion 2 : 09 Oct 2012 at 16.282
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The decision has already been made why else would these three be advertising 3G on TV. Its to late to stop it is already in the bag,or pocket, if you get my meaning
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Discussion 1 : 09 Oct 2012 at 14.161
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"He insisted there would be no further delays to the auction. which is being held under the Frequency Allocation Act of 2010."

Is he the judge?
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