Thailand’s Mobile LTE gets satellite license
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Thai mobile broadband provider Mobile LTE has secured the nation’s second satellite service provider license, positioning the company to compete against incumbent Thaicom.
Mobile LTE has received a Type Three Satellite Business License with a 15 year term valid until January 2032. The license covers the operation of satellites and satellite services.
Mobile LTE CEO Varayuth Yenbamroong said the operator plans to differentiate from Thaicom by focusing on providing services using new technologies that are distinct from those existing in the market.
“[We] want to launch a satellite onto [the] country’s unused and reservation orbital slots as soon as possible as some slots will expire very soon,” he added.
“This will help utilizing the existing resources in another way for the benefit of the country in order to promote and support the expansion of communication satellite business to ASEAN and other countries.”
He said the operator aims to use its satellite business to target people and government agencies in remote areas, in order to improve digital inclusion and further the government’s Digital Thailand initiative.
But Mobile LTE noted that it will still require approval from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society before launching such services.
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of license has Mobile LTE received?
What kind of license has Mobile LTE received?
Mobile LTE has secured a Type Three Satellite Business License. This license is valid for 15 years, allowing them to operate satellites and provide satellite services until January 2032.
Q.How does Mobile LTE intend to differentiate its services from its competitor, Thaicom?
How does Mobile LTE intend to differentiate its services from its competitor, Thaicom?
Mobile LTE plans to differentiate by focusing on new technologies that are distinct from those currently available in the market. They aim to launch a satellite into unused orbital slots soon.
Q.What is Mobile LTE's primary target market for its new satellite business?
What is Mobile LTE's primary target market for its new satellite business?
The operator aims to target individuals and government agencies located in remote areas. This focus is intended to improve digital inclusion and support the government's Digital Thailand initiative.
Q.What is the next step Mobile LTE needs to take before launching its satellite services?
What is the next step Mobile LTE needs to take before launching its satellite services?
Mobile LTE still requires official approval from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. This approval is necessary before they can proceed with launching their planned satellite services.