National Telecom unlikely to set high-capacity specifications for first satellite

National Telecom (NT), formed from the merger of TOT and CAT Telecom, is focusing on providing satellite specifications for state agency demands, which are estimated to increase by 7% annually, as stated by a top-ranking executive. With the satellite set to launch in the 126° East slot within the coming three years, determining its specifications is paramount. The firm aims to align these specifications with state demand for satellite bandwidth and to facilitate universal telecom service access in more remote areas.

At present, state agencies utilize approximately 850Mbps of satellite bandwidth, with this expected to grow by 6-7% each year. To accommodate this rise in demand, state agencies are planning to use the free satellite bandwidth capacity of approximately 800 Mbps, provided by two Thaicom satellites that are in development reports Bangkok…