Total Access Communication PLC (dtac), today announced a 1.2 billion Baht investment plan to upgrade its network to High Speed Data Packet Access (HSPA) on 850 MHz band, for 3G service up to 1,220 base stations. The network upgrade will enable the company to provide greater benefits with a full portfolio of broadband mobile internet services based on 3G technology for consumers in Thailand.

Mr. Jon Eddy Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of dtac said “With a strong growth and increasing demand for high speed broadband in Thailand, especially mobile internet services,  dtac is highly committed to provide the best customer experience with advanced telecom technologies and introducing innovative solutions and services for the best benefits of Thailand and its people. The company is ready to take an active part in the launch of 3G service for consumers to get a full range of benefits from high speed communication services in Thailand.”
The company takes a step forward in offering 3G services with a 1.2 billion Baht investment plan for a network upgrade, in order to make full use of the allocated frequency bands by replacing and expanding its HSPA network up to 1,220 base stations across Thailand.

Today's announcement is just one step in dtac’s ongoing investment and introduction of innovative solutions to bring 3G services to Thailand. The company is dedicated to fulfilling consumers demand for quality mobile broadband internet services.

About dtac

Total Access Communication Public Company Limited (dtac) is a leading mobile phone operator in Thailand, serving 21.6 million subscribers (as of 2010).  It was founded in August 1989 and has been operating as a leading mobile phone operator in the country since then.