The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Office is expected to allocate the vacant 3,500-megahertz spectrum band in 2026.
The office is drafting a spectrum management roadmap that includes the 850MHz, 2,100MHz, 2,300MHz and 3,500MHz bands. The process is expected to be completed in early 2024.
State telecom agency National Telecom (NT) holds the 850MHz, 2,100MHz and 2,300MHz bands. They revert to the NBTC after the right to use them expires in 2025.
NBTC commissioner Sompob Purivigraipong said the regulator has to prepare a frequency management plan to allocate the spectrum bands during next 2-5 years.
The plan will set a clear path for spectrum resource management, helping telecom and related industries evaluate their business plans and prepare future investment plans, he said.
“A proper period to allocate those spectrum…
