Dtac, CAT, TOT to collaborate on 5G testbeds
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Thai state owned operators TOT and CAT Telecom and privately-owned operator Dtac will collaborate on the development of 5G testbeds in the nation.
The operators have signed a public-private partnership agreement to conduct both laboratory and live testing of 5G use cases at the 5G testbeds at Chulalongkorn University and the Eastern Economic Corridor.
Applications due to be tested will focus on applications including smart farming, smart cities and environmental management.
Specifically, TOT will test smart poles for smart city applications, CAT Telecom will trial 5G equipped air pollution sensors, and Dtac plans to test 5G connected drones to support real-time precision farming.
The report cites Dtac CEO Alexandra Reich as noting that collaboration with vertical industries including co-investments will be essential for securing the resources required to pay for 5G infrastructure development.
Meanwhile Dtac is urging the government to develop a clear 5G spectrum roadmap encompassing high, mid and low band spectrum, and including a clear allocation timeline, in order to support the industry’s preparations for the launch of 5G in Thailand.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which organisations are involved in developing 5G testbeds in Thailand?
Which organisations are involved in developing 5G testbeds in Thailand?
Thai state-owned operators TOT and CAT Telecom are collaborating with privately-owned operator Dtac. They have signed a public-private partnership agreement to develop these testbeds across the nation.
Q.What specific 5G applications will be trialled by each operator?
What specific 5G applications will be trialled by each operator?
TOT will test smart poles for smart city applications. CAT Telecom will trial 5G equipped air pollution sensors, while Dtac plans to test 5G connected drones for real-time precision farming support.
Q.Where will the 5G testbeds be located for these trials?
Where will the 5G testbeds be located for these trials?
The 5G testbeds will be set up at Chulalongkorn University and within the Eastern Economic Corridor. Both laboratory and live testing of 5G use cases will be conducted there.
Q.What is Dtac urging the government to do regarding 5G deployment?
What is Dtac urging the government to do regarding 5G deployment?
Dtac is urging the government to develop a clear 5G spectrum roadmap. This roadmap should include high, mid and low band spectrum, and a clear allocation timeline to support industry preparations.