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Thaicom mulls satellite-to-cellular service

Firm sees promise in global trend

The SPOT GEN4 device is available from Thaicom in July, serviced via Globalstar’s LEO satellites. Items can be monitored remotely by a satellite network.

SET-listed satellite operator Thaicom is eager to explore the potential of satellite-to-mobile phone service in Thailand through its partnership with satellite provider Globalstar, aiming to capitalise on this emerging trend.

Chief executive Patompob Suwansiri said Thaicom is monitoring the satellite-to-cellular trend in its efforts to explore new business opportunities in Thailand and Asean.

He said he believes the trend is a game changer and could be a threat to mobile phone networks that rely on terrestrial…

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