by Na-ark Rojanasuvan

  

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Broadcasting Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has acknowledged the Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS)’s opposition to the merger deal between TRUE Corporation and Total Access Communication Public Company Limited (DTAC).

 

In a letter submitted by AIS’s subsidiary, Advance Wireless Network Company Limited (AWN), the company clarifies the impact of the merger between the two telecommunication giants. It was the first time AIS explicitly shows its stance on the merger deal since its inception.

 

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The letter also said that the merger between TRUE and DTAC will affect the competition in the market and severely affect the consumers. It argues that the deal is in violation of the law regarding the allocation and auction of GSM frequency bands.

 

AIS stressed that allowing the merger to take place will create a monopoly. Initially, NBTC’s related units have voiced their opinions about the deal. The board meeting will discuss the matter again at a later date and is expected to produce a resolution within May 15th.

 

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Anyone with half a brain would oppose it

True dat is a monolog, much like CP has on stores but then TIT..,fairness is a meter dream.