DTAC pays instalments for 700MHz, 900MHz spectrum

DTAC TriNet has made the third payment for its 700MHz spectrum licence, totalling THB1.881 billion including VAT (USD56.1 million), while also submitting a bank guarantee covering the outstanding balance of THB6.585 billion. The company also cleared the fifth instalment for its 900MHz spectrum licence (THB4.073 billion), in addition to posting a bank guarantee covering the outstanding balance of THB10.386 billion. The operator is authorised to use 2×10MHz of 700MHz spectrum until 2035 and 2×5MHz in 900MHz band until 2033. Currently, DTAC covers 77 Thai provinces with 5G, while more than 18,800 of its base stations are operating in the 700MHz band.