New market study, "Thailand Telecommunications Report Q2 2016", has been published

In 201 6 , the focus in the Thai mobile sector will be on 4G as the 2015 spectrum auctions saw operators forking out exorbitant amounts for valuable spectrum , which will enable them to expand their LTE networks and range of value-added-services (VAS) without having the state-owned operators taking a cut as per the previous BTO-concession model. On the fixed broadband side, the NBTC and ICT ministry have laid out investment and roll - out plans for a national broadband network , using proceeds from the spectrum auction, enlisting state-owned CAT and TOT to carry it out. However, the lack of regulator independence an d a political agenda in telecoms still inhibit development of the industry.

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Total mobile subscriptions fell sharply to 83.09mn in Q315 as a result of the compulsory SIM registration drive which lasted till August. This was a 23.4% y-o-y contraction of total mobile subscribers. However, a notable effect was the resulting rise in 3G/4G subscriptions as a percentage of total mobile subscriptions to 9 2 %, from 82% a year earlier, and we forecast total 3G/4G subscriptions to reach 92.55mn by end-2020.

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Despite the focus largely on the mobile sector this year, latest fixed broadband subscription data from the regulator has shown a strong continuous growth in subscribers, to 6.04mn in Q315, y-o-y growth of 9.2%. We believe this steady increase will continue in 2016 and reach 6.29mn by the year-end.

The Thailand Telecommunications Report features BMI Research's independent industry forecasts on the future strength of Thailand's ICT market, covering the fixed-line, mobile and internet segments and analyses latest regulatory developments and corporate news, including investment activity, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships. Leading operators and manufacturers are fully profiled, highlighting their quarterly financial performance, capital expenditure plans and latest contracts.

BMI's Thailand Telecommunications Report provides industry professionals and researchers, operators, equipment suppliers and vendors, corporate and financial services analysts and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on the telecoms industry in Thailand.

Key Benefits
Benchmark BMI's independent telecoms industry forecasts for Thailand to test other views - a key input for successful budgeting and strategic business planning in the Thai telecoms market.
Target business opportunities and risks in Thailand's telecoms sector through our reviews of latest industry trends, regulatory changes and major deals, projects and investments in Thailand.
Assess the activities, strategy and market position of your competitors, partners and clients via our Company Profiles (inc. SWOTs, KPIs and latest activity).

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