Presentation given at the Telecoms World Asia 2017 event in Bangkok 21-22 March. Speaker: Allan T. Rasmussen, Managing Director, Yozzo Co., Ltd.
What’s driving MVNO growth in the region?
Where are new markets and opportunities?
Catering to the region’s diverse population – factors for success
For 18 years, Carriers World Asia has been an annual platform for leading international carriers, operators, authorities and suppliers to meet, learn and create fruitful business partnerships for the betterment of wholesale revenue and growth. With the dawn of a digital era, it’s become imperative for telecoms operators to undergo a top-down transformation to survive and thrive in an age of disruptive technology, business models and new competitors.
In 2017, Carriers World Asia was re-branded to Telecoms World Asia introducing to other tracks under the umbrella: Networks and Digital Transformation.
MVNO issues in Thailand - and how to solve themYOZZO
VERSION 2.0 is available on this URL here on Slideshare: https://www.slideshare.net/yozzo1/mvno-issues-in-thailand-and-how-to-solve-them-v20
MVNO issues in Thailand highlights some of the regulatory issues in Thailand regarding MVNO.
Without some form of regulatory measures and changes as described in this presentation, Thailand’s telecoms market will remain an unleveled playing field, where competition and innovation of mobile services, and thereby the digital economy, may not evolve as it should - or at all.
The government has provided the platform for private industries to participate and form the final stages of Thailand 4.0 – however the current regulation from NBTC - or lack off, has not been able to follow suit but only concentrated on the existing silos in the market instead of getting all the wheels to spin.
Luckily, most of the issues evolves around issues created by NBTC itself i.e. home made quick fix paragraphs, lack of action, or lack of knowhow by the time MVNO was introduced, which demands less effort to solve.
This presentation is an extended version from the presentation given at the Engineering Thailand 4.0 event on the 17th November 2017
View our MVNO SERVICE PRESENTATION for an easy read on some of the MVNO services we offer
★ MVNO/MNO NEGOTIATIONS
✓ Negotiation of MVNO wholesale agreement
✓ Negotiation of additional terms
✓ Contract review and advice
★ PRODUCT AND SALES PLANNING
✓ Product/Service Planning
✓ Market Segmentation and data
✓ Market forecasts and modelling
✓ Marketing Planning and costing
★ DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS PLAN
✓ Corporate Strategy
✓ Financial planning and modelling
✓ Investment analysis
✓ Operation planning
✓ Product and Marketing
★ LICENSE APPLICATION
✓ Advise and experience in relation to submitting for MVNO license
✓ Business planning and modelling with a focus on the application
✓ Preparation of License Application documentation as required by the telecom regulator
★ MVNO WORKSHOP
For more information please visit: www.yozzo.com
MVNO issues in Thailand - and how to solve them v2.0YOZZO
This is the update version 2 (May 2018) of MVNO issues in Thailand, which highlights some of the issues in Thailand, regarding #MVNA and #MVNO.
Without some form of regulatory measures and changes as described in this presentation, Thailand’s telecoms market will remain an unlevel playing field, where competition and innovation of mobile services, and thereby the digital economy, may not evolve as it should - or at all.
The government has provided the platform for private industries to participate and form the final stages of Thailand 4.0 – however the current regulation from the NBTC - or lack off, has not been able to follow suit but only concentrated on the existing silos in the market instead of getting all the wheels to spin.
This presentation is an extended version from the presentation given at the Engineering Thailand 4.0 event on the 17th November 2017
2017 information on Thailand’s Telecoms Infrastructure including: Spectrum licenses, AIS/TOT 2100MHz 3G MVNO roaming setup, DTAC/TOT 2600MHz MVNO setup, TRUE/CAT Telecom 850MHz MVNO setup, MVNO license fees, MVNO issues, Spectrum refarming Thailand, SRDs, Licensed and unlicensed spectrum band, IoT standards and licensing
Update June 22, 2017 - Version 1.1
Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has allocate a pair: 885-890MHz (downlink) and 930-935MHz (uplink) to the Thai Chinese high-speed Railway project. Global System for Mobile Communications-Railway (GSM-R),
The NBTC also allocated the 380-400MHz spectrum to the Transport Ministry for trunked radio system on the subway system.
The MVNO i-mobile has exited the market
Minor update June 13:
Regarding the 2100MHz TOT/AIS MVNO setup. The contract was changed AWN was switched with Super Broadband Network (SBN) another subsidiary of AIS.
On the surface, Thailand presents one of the most appealing MVNO opportunities in APAC. Solid ARPU, low MVNO market presence, 149 percent mobile penetration, and consumers with twice the thirst for data, than the Europeans
A quick and basic introduction to:
#MVNA (Mobile Virtual Network Aggregator)
#MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Enabler)
#MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator)
Often described as smaller operators, they provide mobile services similar to mobile operators, and are known as mobile virtual network operators, or MVNO
First launched in the UK in 1999, MVNO's has spread across the globe, and at the end of 2019, there were more than 1300 MVNOs, in 82 countries.
Opposite normal mobile operators, a MVNO does not own spectrum, or radio network infrastructure (mobile antennas)
Instead, they buy wholesale access from a telecom network operator, or through an entity known as a Mobile Virtual Network Aggregator (MVNA)
A MVNA buy wholesale access from a telecom network operator, on behalf of several MVNOs, in order to achieve a large discount, and then resell, the network access to each individual MVNO.
The MVNE platform provide the MVNO's with technical solutions, such as customer support, billing systems, SIM management, and so on. enabling the MVNO's to setup, operate and charge the subscribers.
The MVNO's can now provide their services to end-users, or to machines (IoT) (M2M), under their own control, price package, and brand
CONNECTING THAILAND'S DIGITAL ECONOMY | Unused Spectrum Capacity, MVNOs and D...YOZZO
This paper, highlights the vast unused telecom network capacity set aside for Mobile Virtual Network Operators #MVNO in Thailand, due to reluctance from the mobile network operators, AIS, Dtac and True, to accept these on their networks.
The introduction of MVNOs in Thailand six years ago has not succeeded in laying the foundation to ensure innovation, the achievement of the broader industry and national economic objectives. The MVNOs has been tethered with the legacy infrastructure and thinking behind the conventional mobile operator services.
However, there are lessons to be learned, and first lesson is - a new approach is needed.
Therefore, we suggest a few additions to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission’s (NBTC) notification regarding network capacity and obligations for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) in Thailand.
We also propose a one-stop shop, who acts as an enabler for the digital economy, MVNO / M2M / IoT service providers, e.g. matching the demand, with the supply of unused MVNO capacity from the telecom operators, and thereby creating a win/win for all stakeholders in the ecosystem.
¹ MVNO Definition: http://www.yozzo.com/mvno-wiki/mvno-definition
² The History of MVNO | http://www.yozzo.com/mvno-wiki/the-history-of-mvno | August 2016 | Yozzo.com
³ Why MVNOs in Thailand have failed: http://www.yozzo.com/news-and-information/mvno-mobile-operator-s/why-mvnos-in-thailand-have-failed
MVNO issues in Thailand - and how to solve themYOZZO
VERSION 2.0 is available on this URL here on Slideshare: https://www.slideshare.net/yozzo1/mvno-issues-in-thailand-and-how-to-solve-them-v20
MVNO issues in Thailand highlights some of the regulatory issues in Thailand regarding MVNO.
Without some form of regulatory measures and changes as described in this presentation, Thailand’s telecoms market will remain an unleveled playing field, where competition and innovation of mobile services, and thereby the digital economy, may not evolve as it should - or at all.
The government has provided the platform for private industries to participate and form the final stages of Thailand 4.0 – however the current regulation from NBTC - or lack off, has not been able to follow suit but only concentrated on the existing silos in the market instead of getting all the wheels to spin.
Luckily, most of the issues evolves around issues created by NBTC itself i.e. home made quick fix paragraphs, lack of action, or lack of knowhow by the time MVNO was introduced, which demands less effort to solve.
This presentation is an extended version from the presentation given at the Engineering Thailand 4.0 event on the 17th November 2017
View our MVNO SERVICE PRESENTATION for an easy read on some of the MVNO services we offer
★ MVNO/MNO NEGOTIATIONS
✓ Negotiation of MVNO wholesale agreement
✓ Negotiation of additional terms
✓ Contract review and advice
★ PRODUCT AND SALES PLANNING
✓ Product/Service Planning
✓ Market Segmentation and data
✓ Market forecasts and modelling
✓ Marketing Planning and costing
★ DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS PLAN
✓ Corporate Strategy
✓ Financial planning and modelling
✓ Investment analysis
✓ Operation planning
✓ Product and Marketing
★ LICENSE APPLICATION
✓ Advise and experience in relation to submitting for MVNO license
✓ Business planning and modelling with a focus on the application
✓ Preparation of License Application documentation as required by the telecom regulator
★ MVNO WORKSHOP
For more information please visit: www.yozzo.com
MVNO issues in Thailand - and how to solve them v2.0YOZZO
This is the update version 2 (May 2018) of MVNO issues in Thailand, which highlights some of the issues in Thailand, regarding #MVNA and #MVNO.
Without some form of regulatory measures and changes as described in this presentation, Thailand’s telecoms market will remain an unlevel playing field, where competition and innovation of mobile services, and thereby the digital economy, may not evolve as it should - or at all.
The government has provided the platform for private industries to participate and form the final stages of Thailand 4.0 – however the current regulation from the NBTC - or lack off, has not been able to follow suit but only concentrated on the existing silos in the market instead of getting all the wheels to spin.
This presentation is an extended version from the presentation given at the Engineering Thailand 4.0 event on the 17th November 2017
2017 information on Thailand’s Telecoms Infrastructure including: Spectrum licenses, AIS/TOT 2100MHz 3G MVNO roaming setup, DTAC/TOT 2600MHz MVNO setup, TRUE/CAT Telecom 850MHz MVNO setup, MVNO license fees, MVNO issues, Spectrum refarming Thailand, SRDs, Licensed and unlicensed spectrum band, IoT standards and licensing
Update June 22, 2017 - Version 1.1
Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has allocate a pair: 885-890MHz (downlink) and 930-935MHz (uplink) to the Thai Chinese high-speed Railway project. Global System for Mobile Communications-Railway (GSM-R),
The NBTC also allocated the 380-400MHz spectrum to the Transport Ministry for trunked radio system on the subway system.
The MVNO i-mobile has exited the market
Minor update June 13:
Regarding the 2100MHz TOT/AIS MVNO setup. The contract was changed AWN was switched with Super Broadband Network (SBN) another subsidiary of AIS.
On the surface, Thailand presents one of the most appealing MVNO opportunities in APAC. Solid ARPU, low MVNO market presence, 149 percent mobile penetration, and consumers with twice the thirst for data, than the Europeans
A quick and basic introduction to:
#MVNA (Mobile Virtual Network Aggregator)
#MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Enabler)
#MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator)
Often described as smaller operators, they provide mobile services similar to mobile operators, and are known as mobile virtual network operators, or MVNO
First launched in the UK in 1999, MVNO's has spread across the globe, and at the end of 2019, there were more than 1300 MVNOs, in 82 countries.
Opposite normal mobile operators, a MVNO does not own spectrum, or radio network infrastructure (mobile antennas)
Instead, they buy wholesale access from a telecom network operator, or through an entity known as a Mobile Virtual Network Aggregator (MVNA)
A MVNA buy wholesale access from a telecom network operator, on behalf of several MVNOs, in order to achieve a large discount, and then resell, the network access to each individual MVNO.
The MVNE platform provide the MVNO's with technical solutions, such as customer support, billing systems, SIM management, and so on. enabling the MVNO's to setup, operate and charge the subscribers.
The MVNO's can now provide their services to end-users, or to machines (IoT) (M2M), under their own control, price package, and brand
CONNECTING THAILAND'S DIGITAL ECONOMY | Unused Spectrum Capacity, MVNOs and D...YOZZO
This paper, highlights the vast unused telecom network capacity set aside for Mobile Virtual Network Operators #MVNO in Thailand, due to reluctance from the mobile network operators, AIS, Dtac and True, to accept these on their networks.
The introduction of MVNOs in Thailand six years ago has not succeeded in laying the foundation to ensure innovation, the achievement of the broader industry and national economic objectives. The MVNOs has been tethered with the legacy infrastructure and thinking behind the conventional mobile operator services.
However, there are lessons to be learned, and first lesson is - a new approach is needed.
Therefore, we suggest a few additions to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission’s (NBTC) notification regarding network capacity and obligations for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) in Thailand.
We also propose a one-stop shop, who acts as an enabler for the digital economy, MVNO / M2M / IoT service providers, e.g. matching the demand, with the supply of unused MVNO capacity from the telecom operators, and thereby creating a win/win for all stakeholders in the ecosystem.
¹ MVNO Definition: http://www.yozzo.com/mvno-wiki/mvno-definition
² The History of MVNO | http://www.yozzo.com/mvno-wiki/the-history-of-mvno | August 2016 | Yozzo.com
³ Why MVNOs in Thailand have failed: http://www.yozzo.com/news-and-information/mvno-mobile-operator-s/why-mvnos-in-thailand-have-failed
Cartesian Perspectives - What does the future hold for the MVNO market? Cartesian
In this thought study presentation Cartesian addresses the current and future trends, and likely evolution of the MVNO market from research and analysis conducted in late 2011.
Mobile Operators and the Internet CommunityRoy Njoka
Lecture on "Relations between Mobile Operators and Internet Communities" to the Domain Name System Forum held on 6th of August at Strathmore University, Nairobi Kenya
The Open Source Telco, KS Lau, Multi-Byte Info TechnologyAlan Quayle
The Open Source Telco
KS Lau
CTO & VP Technology
Multi-Byte Info Technology Ltd
Multi-Byte is a full MVNO operating across Asia. KS will quantify how they use and benefit from open source in their network.
As the telecom space evolves, Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) experience similar market shifts as
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), but benefit from reacting differently.
Thailand’s Development towards Sustainable Foundation of IOTCheck Digital
TIME Consulting has given a presentation about "Thailand’s Development towards Sustainable Foundation of IOT" to senior executives and honorable delegates from APEC countries in the “Workshop on Internet of Things (IOT) Development for the Promotion of Information Economy” at the APEC TEL51 Meeting, Boracay Island, the Philippines on 14 May 2015.
It is a workshop focusing on addressing the ways to solve main problems restricting or deterring the long term development of IOT in the Asia-Pacific region. The topics of discussion include e.g. defining the gaps of IOT infrastructure development between developed economies and developing economies, the stage of industrialization and maturity of business model of IOT in APEC region, the regional cooperation and collaboration related to IOT in APEC region etc.
MVNOs & M2M (Machine to Machine) - Mobile telecommunications in 2015Martyn Taylor
Presentation on mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) and machine to machine (M2M) and in the context of mobile telecommunications. Explanation of business models; overview of legal and regulatory issues; case studies. Updater version of March 2014 presentation
In May 2016, TIME Consulting has organized a public conference in collaboration with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC), Thailand to publish its research study on Ex-ante Broadcasting Market Competition in Thailand. The research reveals current market situation on 4 relevant markets subject to ex-ante regulations i.e. Retail Pay TV market, Wholesale DTT market, Wholesale cable market and Wholesale satellite market. In addition, TIME has analyzed the dominance power of big players in each market and their possibility to abuse the power. The outcomes will be used as key inputs for the NBTC to consider further actions required in order to regulate market competition.
More information a thttps://goo.gl/m8Gbm8
Reframing the Value Proposition and Proposed Value of Information QualityIAIDQ Community
This presentation was delivered by Daragh O Brien of Castlebridge Associates to the IAIDQ's IDQ Seminar in Dublin, 22nd February 2010.
It presents some insights into how the strategic positioning of information quality needs to shift from being "yet another silo" to being seen as a key foundational asset management discipline in which we sell the ability to produce trusted information.
Cartesian Perspectives - What does the future hold for the MVNO market? Cartesian
In this thought study presentation Cartesian addresses the current and future trends, and likely evolution of the MVNO market from research and analysis conducted in late 2011.
Mobile Operators and the Internet CommunityRoy Njoka
Lecture on "Relations between Mobile Operators and Internet Communities" to the Domain Name System Forum held on 6th of August at Strathmore University, Nairobi Kenya
The Open Source Telco, KS Lau, Multi-Byte Info TechnologyAlan Quayle
The Open Source Telco
KS Lau
CTO & VP Technology
Multi-Byte Info Technology Ltd
Multi-Byte is a full MVNO operating across Asia. KS will quantify how they use and benefit from open source in their network.
As the telecom space evolves, Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) experience similar market shifts as
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), but benefit from reacting differently.
Thailand’s Development towards Sustainable Foundation of IOTCheck Digital
TIME Consulting has given a presentation about "Thailand’s Development towards Sustainable Foundation of IOT" to senior executives and honorable delegates from APEC countries in the “Workshop on Internet of Things (IOT) Development for the Promotion of Information Economy” at the APEC TEL51 Meeting, Boracay Island, the Philippines on 14 May 2015.
It is a workshop focusing on addressing the ways to solve main problems restricting or deterring the long term development of IOT in the Asia-Pacific region. The topics of discussion include e.g. defining the gaps of IOT infrastructure development between developed economies and developing economies, the stage of industrialization and maturity of business model of IOT in APEC region, the regional cooperation and collaboration related to IOT in APEC region etc.
MVNOs & M2M (Machine to Machine) - Mobile telecommunications in 2015Martyn Taylor
Presentation on mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) and machine to machine (M2M) and in the context of mobile telecommunications. Explanation of business models; overview of legal and regulatory issues; case studies. Updater version of March 2014 presentation
In May 2016, TIME Consulting has organized a public conference in collaboration with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC), Thailand to publish its research study on Ex-ante Broadcasting Market Competition in Thailand. The research reveals current market situation on 4 relevant markets subject to ex-ante regulations i.e. Retail Pay TV market, Wholesale DTT market, Wholesale cable market and Wholesale satellite market. In addition, TIME has analyzed the dominance power of big players in each market and their possibility to abuse the power. The outcomes will be used as key inputs for the NBTC to consider further actions required in order to regulate market competition.
More information a thttps://goo.gl/m8Gbm8
Reframing the Value Proposition and Proposed Value of Information QualityIAIDQ Community
This presentation was delivered by Daragh O Brien of Castlebridge Associates to the IAIDQ's IDQ Seminar in Dublin, 22nd February 2010.
It presents some insights into how the strategic positioning of information quality needs to shift from being "yet another silo" to being seen as a key foundational asset management discipline in which we sell the ability to produce trusted information.
Yozzo's annual free report and info graphic with: Figures, tables, information and statistics about Thailand's Telecom Market end of 2015 ★
✔ Blended MOU
✔ Blended ARPU
✔ MVNO in Thailand
✔ 4G subscribers in Thailand
✔ Mobile Revenue per/minute
✔ AIS Highlights end of 2015
✔ DTAC Highlights end of 2015
✔ True Move Highlights end of 2015
✔ Mobile Internet usage in Thailand
✔ Thailand’s Mobile Subscriber Growth
✔ Smartphone sales in Thailand 2015
✔ Mobile Operator Market Shares 2015
✔ Amount of smartphone users in Thailand
✔ Types of Internet connections in Thailand
✔ Thailand’s Mobile user’s consumption and more…
¹ MVNO Definition: http://www.yozzo.com/mvno-wiki/mvno-definition
² The History of MVNO | http://www.yozzo.com/mvno-wiki/the-history-of-mvno | August 2016 | Yozzo.com
³ Why MVNOs in Thailand have failed: http://www.yozzo.com/news-and-information/mvno-mobile-operator-s/why-mvnos-in-thailand-have-failed
✔ ส่วนแบ่งการตลาดของบริการโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนที่ (ร้อยละ) : MOBILE MARKET SHARE %
✔ จำนวนผู้ใช้บริการโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนที่ (MOBILE SUBSCRIBERS)
✔ สัดส่วนรายรับของผู้ให้บริการในตลาดบริการโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนที่ ( MOBILE REVENUE % )
✔ อัตราการขยายตัวของผู้ใช้บริการโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนที่ (ร้อยละ) : MOBILE GROWTH RATE %
✔ อัตราการเข้าถึง (การใช้) บริการโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนที่ : MOBILE PENETRATION
✔ รายรับเฉลี่ยจากบริการโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนที่โดยรวมการเชื่อมต่อ (บาท/เลขหมาย/เดือน) : MOBILE ARPU EXCLUDED IC
✔ MOBILE MOU (MINUTE/MONTH)
✔ รายรับเฉลี่ยจากการให้บริการโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนที่ต่อนาที : MOBILE REVENUE PER MINUTE (RPM)
✔ สัดส่วนบริการเสียงและไม่ใช่เสียง (Mobile Non-voice/Voice Ratio)
✔ จำนวนผู้ใช้บริการโทรศัพท์ประจำที่ (Fixed Line Subscribers)
✔ สัดส่วนการเข้าถึง (การใช้) บริการโทรศัพท์ประจำที่ต่อจำนวนประชากร (ร้อยละ) : Fixed Line Penetration per Population %
✔ สัดส่วนการเข้าถึง (การใช้) บริการโทรศัพท์ประจำที่ต่อจำนวนครัวเรือน(ร้อยละ) : Fixed Line Penetration per Household %
✔ เปรียบเทียบสัดส่วนจำนวนผู้ใช้บริการระหว่างโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนที่
UPDATE 8 version 2.4 Final (December, 2015)
Winners of 1800MHz and 900 MHz bidding
Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has finally been able to set a timetable for the country's 4G spectrum auctions, after the cabinet gave the green light to proceed with the auctions plans.
The NBTC expects to issue 4G licenses for the 1800 MHz spectrum and the 900 MHz spectrum.
UPDATE 7 version 2.2 (October, 2015)
MobileLTE may join the 900 MHz bidding
UPDATE 6 version 2.1 (September 22, 2015)
900 MHz auction timeline and minimum bidding price
UPDATE 5 Version 1.6 (June 24, 2015)
The telecom committee of NBTC approved adding a maximum spectrum cap of 60 MHz for each operator in Thailand on June 23, 2015. The cap applies to telecom frequencies including those either under concessions or the license system and covers frequencies ranging from 470 MHz - 2600 MHz
UPDATE 4 Version 1.5 (May 15 2015)
Agreement reached between CAT TELECOM and DTAC whereas 5 MHz unused bandwidth from DTAC could be added to the auction giving it a total of 30 MHz divided into two slots of 15 MHz. However the regulator has rejected that proposal.
UPDATE 3 Version 1.4 (24 April, 2015)
Most common frequencies used worldwide for 4G/LTE
International spectrum usage
LTE FDD and LTE TDD device support
Smartphone support example
UPDATE 2: April 22, 2015. Version 1.3: MCOT has agreed to return its unused 60 MHz of bandwidth out of 144 MHz on the 2600 MHz spectrum. The state-run broadcaster will receive THB 100 million in compensation.
UPDATED April 16, 2015 Version 1.2
Presentation given by Santanu Sengupta, Board Member, African Centre for Mobile Financial Inclusion on August 1st, 2011 at eWorld Forum (www.eworldforum.net) in the session Telecentres: Effective Approaches and Best Practices
RGK Mobile shares the SAMENA Trends professional telecom magazine including RGK Mobile article "Protecting Subscribers of Digital Services against Fraud" which can be found at 88-90 pages.
DEVELOPMENT OF MOBILE FINANCIAL SERVICES IN THAILANDIAEME Publication
Thailand is seeing a rapid technology transformation to mobile broadband networks and the increased adoption of smart mobile devices. The increasing use of mobile broadband-enabled smartphones has changed consumer experiences and behaviors in many aspects of daily life, as well as creating new business opportunities and services. With spectrum licensing in mobile service and supportive telecommunications regulatory framework, the mobile industry will continue to grow and drive positive impacts on national economy. In Thailand, mobile banking enrollment rose steadily between 2010 and 2013. To accelerate adoption of mobile financial services and to ensure that they fulfil their promise, it is important to put in place supportive policies and regulations. Furthermore, the supportive policies will require collaboration between regulators and policy-makers in both financial and mobile communications industries. The objective of this paper is to study mobile financial services in Thailand.
Mobile Value Added Services (MVAS) is indeed a mounting Industry. In this time of economic recession, this industry stands strong. Investments flowing in this sector are enormous.
RESEARCH REPORT A National Telecom Wholesale NetworkYOZZO
Exploring the potential of National Telecom Public Company Limited (NT) partnering with a MVNA/MVNE to launch a National Wholesale Network for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO)
The merger between True Corporation (TRUE) and Total Access Communication (DTAC) on March 1st, 2023 in Thailand has significantly reduced competition in the Thai telecommunications market, and raised concerns about price increases, service quality decline, and lack of consumer choice.
This report explores the benefits of strengthening the role of National Telecom Public Company Limited (NT), as a neutral player by allowing it to retain its spectrum and partner with a Mobile Virtual Network Aggregator (MVNA) and enabler (MVNE), to establish a National Wholesale Network (NWN), as a solution to enable competition into the market via Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO).
This approach can foster competition, drive innovation, utilize existing infrastructure and ultimately benefit consumers and enterprises by providing them with more choices and innovative mobile services.
Notification from Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Unofficial English Translation.
Criteria and Procedure for the Licensing of Spectrum for Telecommunications Service in the Frequency Band of 900 MHz
Notification from Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Unofficial English Translation.
Criteria and Procedure for the Licensing of Spectrum for Telecommunications Service in the Frequency Band of 1800 MHz
Figures, tables, information and statistics about Thailand's Mobile Market Q4 2014.
Version 1.4 (March 2015)
The report includes:
Blended MOU
Blended ARPU
AIS Highlights Q4 2014
DTAC Highlights Q4 2014
Mobile Revenue per/minute
True Move Highlights Q4 2014
3G subscribers Q4 2014 Thailand
4G subscribers Q4 2014 Thailand
Mobile Internet usage in Thailand
MVNO license holders in Thailand
Prepaid vs. postpaid user spending
Thailand’s Mobile Subscriber Growth
Smartphone sales in Thailand Q4 2014
Mobile Operating System Market Share
Types of Internet connections in Thailand
Mobile Operator Market Shares: Q4 2014
Smartphone Pricing, Market share and Replacement Cycle
Voice, SMS and data pricing compared to other ASEAN countries
✔ ส่วนแบ่งการตลาดของบริการโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนที่ (ร้อยละ) : MOBILE MARKET SHARE %
✔ จำนวนผู้ใช้บริการโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนที่ (MOBILE SUBSCRIBERS)
✔ สัดส่วนรายรับของผู้ให้บริการในตลาดบริการโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนที่ ( MOBILE REVENUE % )
✔ อัตราการขยายตัวของผู้ใช้บริการโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนที่ (ร้อยละ) : MOBILE GROWTH RATE %
✔ อัตราการเข้าถึง (การใช้) บริการโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนที่ : MOBILE PENETRATION
✔ รายรับเฉลี่ยจากบริการโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนที่โดยรวมการเชื่อมต่อ (บาท/เลขหมาย/เดือน) : MOBILE ARPU EXCLUDED IC
✔ MOBILE MOU (MINUTE/MONTH)
✔ รายรับเฉลี่ยจากการให้บริการโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนที่ต่อนาที : MOBILE REVENUE PER MINUTE (RPM)
✔ สัดส่วนบริการเสียงและไม่ใช่เสียง (Mobile Non-voice/Voice Ratio)
✔ จำนวนผู้ใช้บริการโทรศัพท์ประจำที่ (Fixed Line Subscribers)
✔ สัดส่วนการเข้าถึง (การใช้) บริการโทรศัพท์ประจำที่ต่อจำนวนประชากร (ร้อยละ) : Fixed Line Penetration per Population %
✔ สัดส่วนการเข้าถึง (การใช้) บริการโทรศัพท์ประจำที่ต่อจำนวนครัวเรือน(ร้อยละ) : Fixed Line Penetration per Household %
✔ เปรียบเทียบสัดส่วนจำนวนผู้ใช้บริการระหว่างโทรศัพท์เคลื่อนที่และโทรศัพท์ประจำที่ (Compare Mobile & Fixed Line Subscribers)
✔ จำนวนผู้ใช้งานอินเทอร์เน็ต (Internet Users)
✔ จำนวนผู้ลงทะเบียนใช้บริการอินเทอร์เน็ตความเร็วสูง (Broadband Subscribers)
✔ อัตราการเข้าถึงของบริการอินเทอร์เน็ตความเร็วสูงต่อจำนวนประชากร (Broadband Penetration per Population %)
✔ อัตราการเข้าถึงของบริการอินเทอร์เน็ตความเร็วสูงต่อจำนวนครัวเรือน (Broadband Penetration per Household %)
HbbTV Devices, Growth, Footprint and StandardsYOZZO
Over 40 brands have delivered HbbTV TV sets and STBs in Europe over the last 18 months and 90% of the major TV manufacturers, as well as many smaller brands ship with HbbTV support. End of 2014, HbbTV-compliant TV’s will make up half of total Western Europe connectable TV sets (60 Million)
In part one, "HbbTV Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV" we showed some example of the services available with HbbTV. In addition, HbbTV works perfectly with advertising and enables broadcasters to provide additional advertising opportunities, and thus benefit from a range of new revenue streams
DVB-T2 Lite for Digital Radio by Kenneth WenzelYOZZO
At Thailand’s Engineering Expo 2014, Kenneth Wenzel from Open Channel in Denmark, shared the experiences gained, from being the world’s first to deploy and trial digital radio based on the new DVB-T2 profile T2-Base-Lite. The presentation proved the superiority and robustness of T2 Lite for digital radio, instead of DAB+
HbbTV - Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV IntroductionYOZZO
An introduction to HbbTV Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV. What is it? How does it work? Red button and #HbbTV Service examples.
Allan T. Rasmussen's Presentation at Thailand's Engineering Expo November 29, 2014 and at Thailand's Set-top box Committee's Public Hearing at Thailand's Engineering Institute (EIT) November 20, 2014.
Digital TV in Thailand Engineering Journal of ThailandYOZZO
As Digital TV is getting ready to launch in Thailand, local and foreign set-top-box, television, mobile devices and in-car entertainment manufactures, are also ramping up their activities for the digital broadcasts.
Consumers buying pattern from markets who already have introduced DVB-T2 Set-Top Boxes or Televisions, shows a special buying pattern from consumers. The majority will wait to purchase to the last months before the analog signal is switched off, which leaves a huge gap between launch and shutdown that needs to be explored to keep momentum.
To address the huge gap, it is necessary to think “inside the box”, and focus on solutions that brings value added service in order to cater to more segments.
Updated version with figures, tables, information and statistics about the Thai Mobile Market 2Q 2013.
The report includes:
Thailand’s Mobile Subscriber Growth: 2008 - Q2 2013
Thailand’s Mobile Penetration: 2008 - Q2 2013
Mobile Service Usage: Q4 2011 – Q1 2013
Mobile Operator Market Shares: Q2 2013
AIS Highlights from Q2 2013
DTAC Highlights from Q2 2013
Blended ARPU
Mobile Internet usage in Thailand
Thailand’s Mobile user’s consumption and more…
Figures, tables, information and statistics about the Thai Mobile Market.
The report includes:
Thailand’s Mobile Subscriber Growth: 2008 - Q1 2013
Thailand’s Mobile Penetration: 2008 - Q1 2013
Mobile Service Usage: Q4 2011 – Q3 2012
Mobile Operator Market Shares: Q1 2013
AIS Highlights from Q4 2012
DTAC Highlights from Q1 2013
Blended ARPU
Mobile Internet usage in Thailand
Thailand’s Mobile user’s consumption and more…
0x01 - Newton's Third Law: Static vs. Dynamic AbusersOWASP Beja
f you offer a service on the web, odds are that someone will abuse it. Be it an API, a SaaS, a PaaS, or even a static website, someone somewhere will try to figure out a way to use it to their own needs. In this talk we'll compare measures that are effective against static attackers and how to battle a dynamic attacker who adapts to your counter-measures.
About the Speaker
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Diogo Sousa, Engineering Manager @ Canonical
An opinionated individual with an interest in cryptography and its intersection with secure software development.
Have you ever wondered how search works while visiting an e-commerce site, internal website, or searching through other types of online resources? Look no further than this informative session on the ways that taxonomies help end-users navigate the internet! Hear from taxonomists and other information professionals who have first-hand experience creating and working with taxonomies that aid in navigation, search, and discovery across a range of disciplines.
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Sharpen existing tools or get a new toolbox? Contemporary cluster initiatives...Orkestra
UIIN Conference, Madrid, 27-29 May 2024
James Wilson, Orkestra and Deusto Business School
Emily Wise, Lund University
Madeline Smith, The Glasgow School of Art
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This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
Competition and Regulation in Professional Services – KLEINER – June 2024 OEC...
Trends in Asia Pacific’s MVNO market | Telecoms World Asia 2017
1. TRENDS IN
ASIA PACIFIC’S
MVNO MARKET
WHAT’S DRIVING MVNO
GROWTH IN THE REGION?
WHERE ARE NEW MARKETS
AND OPPORTUNITIES?
CATERING TO THE REGION’S DIVERSE
POPULATION - FACTORS FOR SUCCESS
YOZZO CO.,LTD21-22 March
2. ONE OF TWO OBJECTIVES – TRADITIONALLY AND INCREASINGLY COMMON
GENERATE TELECOMS REVENUES TO UPLIFT / CROSS SELL CORE BUSINESS
Trends in Asia Pacific's MVNO market | Allan T. Rasmussen, Yozzo Co.,Ltd. | Telecoms World Asia 2017 | 21-22 March | Bangkok, Thailand 1 / 14
MIX - OR STARTING IN ONE, MOVE TO ANOTHER
Tune Talk Circles.Life Penguin Woolworths Connect LINE Mobile ALDI Mobile
Tune Talk Snail Mobile LINE Mobile
3. A NEW BREED OF MVNO’S
ECOSYSTEM CONTROL • DATA COLLECTION • OTT REGULATION • ENTERPRISE SERVICE
Trends in Asia Pacific's MVNO market | Allan T. Rasmussen, Yozzo Co.,Ltd. | Telecoms World Asia 2017 | 21-22 March | Bangkok, Thailand
Panasonic Lenovo Connect Foxconn Xunjie Xiaomi Mi Mobile
Google fi LINE Mobile WhatsApp Alibaba
2 / 14
4. SAME SAME BUT DIFFERENT
Trends in Asia Pacific's MVNO market | Allan T. Rasmussen, Yozzo Co.,Ltd. | Telecoms World Asia 2017 | 21-22 March | Bangkok, Thailand
Panasonic
Lenovo Connect
Foxconn Xunjie
• Enterprise: 1 million+ employees and their families across China/Taiwan - Employees as subscribers
• Ecosystem: Stay in control of the customers journey, product and service experience.
• E-SIM: Out-the-box global connectivity and a shift in after sale services.
Lenovo Connect
• OTT Regulation: Obtain local MVNO license to satisfy growing OTT concern from national regulators
• Interconnection: Link OTT with telecom for seamless connection and communication..
• Cross sell and upsell: E-commerce, advertising, content, payment, roaming services (B2B and B2C)
Lenovo Connect
• Complete Ecosystem: Device, operating system, services, content and connectivity.
• Push innovation: New innovation faster to mass market instead of being delayed by several MNOs.
• Data collection and analysis: Large scale international data collection and analysis. Global presence
3 / 14
5. EVENTUALLY MOST OF THESE WILL FALL INTO THE UPLIFT / CROSS SELL CORE BUSINESS
Trends in Asia Pacific's MVNO market | Allan T. Rasmussen, Yozzo Co.,Ltd. | Telecoms World Asia 2017 | 21-22 March | Bangkok, Thailand
UPLIFT / CROSS SELL CORE BUSINESS
Panasonic Lenovo Connect Foxconn Xunjie Xiaomi Mi Mobile
Google fi LINE Mobile WhatsApp Alibaba
Panasonic Lenovo Foxconn Google fi
4 / 14
ECOSYSTEM CONTROL • DATA COLLECTION • OTT REGULATION • ENTERPRISE SERVICE
6. WHAT’S DRIVING MVNO GROWTH IN THE REGION? | WHERE ARE NEW MARKETS AND OPPORTUNITIES?
STARTUPS FOCUSED
ON MOBILE SERVICES
MEDIA &
BROADCASTING
ENTERPRISE
SEGMENT
DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION
SMART DEVICE
UPTAKE/USAGE
EXCESS
CAPACITY
REGULATORY
ENVIRONMENT
Increased
investment
in ICT
infrastructure
Increased logistics,
e-commerce,
payment services
Technology
efficiency
Cloud based
services
Maturing
Markets
Trends in Asia Pacific's MVNO market | Allan T. Rasmussen, Yozzo Co.,Ltd. | Telecoms World Asia 2017 | 21-22 March | Bangkok, Thailand
MOBILE 1ST
CHANGE IN
CONSUMER
PATTERNS
IoT/M2M
e-SIM/OTT
ASEAN
SPECIALIST
MVNE’S
5 / 14
7. WHAT’S DRIVING MVNO GROWTH IN THE REGION? | WHERE ARE NEW MARKETS AND OPPORTUNITIES?
STARTUPS FOCUSED
ON MOBILE SERVICES
ENTERPRISE
SEGMENT
DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION
SMART DEVICE
UPTAKE/USAGE
CHANGE IN
CONSUMER
PATTERNS
EXCESS
CAPACITY
Increased
investment
in ICT
infrastructure
Increased logistics,
e-commerce,
payment services
Technology
efficiency
Cloud based
services
Maturing
Markets
Trends in Asia Pacific's MVNO market | Allan T. Rasmussen, Yozzo Co.,Ltd. | Telecoms World Asia 2017 | 21-22 March | Bangkok, Thailand
IoT/M2M
e-SIM/OTT
MEDIA &
BROADCASTING
MOBILE 1ST
REGULATORY
ENVIRONMENT
ASEAN
SPECIALIST
MVNE’S
6 / 14
8. IoT M2M E-SIM OTT
CHANGE IN
CONSUMER
PATTERNS
Trends in Asia Pacific's MVNO market | Allan T. Rasmussen, Yozzo Co.,Ltd. | Telecoms World Asia 2017 | 21-22 March | Bangkok, Thailand
IoT/M2M
e-SIM/OTT
MEDIA &
BROADCASTING
REGULATORY
ENVIRONMENT
Growth in IoT/M2M from various
government programs (Digital
Economy Thailand, Smart Cities,
Digital Malaysia, etc.)
OTT service providers looking to
obtain licenses to adhere to new
regulations (I.e. India, Thailand,
Indonesia)
Increased cross-border trade, new
infrastructure, logistics and
transportation, climate change,
smart farming, water management.
ASEAN
SPECIALIST
MVNE’S
7 / 14
9. REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
CHANGE IN
CONSUMER
PATTERNS
Trends in Asia Pacific's MVNO market | Allan T. Rasmussen, Yozzo Co.,Ltd. | Telecoms World Asia 2017 | 21-22 March | Bangkok, Thailand
IoT/M2M
e-SIM/OTT
MEDIA &
BROADCASTING
REGULATORY
ENVIRONMENT
Growth in IoT/M2M from various
government programs = open
markets and lower barriers to entry
Getting un-served segments served
(i.e. community MVNOs, or MVNO
programs like in South Korea)
Supporting startups and SME
ecosystem.
Introduction of OTT licensing.
Closer cross-border regulatory
co-operation.
ASEAN
SPECIALIST
MVNE’S
8 / 14
10. CHANGE IN CONSUMER PATTERNS
CHANGE IN
CONSUMER
PATTERNS
Trends in Asia Pacific's MVNO market | Allan T. Rasmussen, Yozzo Co.,Ltd. | Telecoms World Asia 2017 | 21-22 March | Bangkok, Thailand
IoT/M2M
e-SIM/OTT
MEDIA &
BROADCASTING
REGULATORY
ENVIRONMENT
Subscribers are more up-to-date
on trends and innovations than
most MNO’s and can’t understand
why they have to wait so long for
these new service to arrive.
Markets are maturing and
becoming highly segmented.
Opportunities in niche/segmented
markets require unique and
integrated offerings rather than
competing on price/bundles.
Higher bandwidth availability
from 3G/4G networks with
consumers seeking convergent ë-
lifestyle services and content.
Ericsson: “As smartphone makers
and OTT’s have shown,
Communications services is all
about the experience - and
experience goes far beyond simply
having network connectivity
perform as expected”.
ASEAN
SPECIALIST
MVNE’S
9 / 14
11. MEDIA & BROADCASTING
CHANGE IN
CONSUMER
PATTERNS
Trends in Asia Pacific's MVNO market | Allan T. Rasmussen, Yozzo Co.,Ltd. | Telecoms World Asia 2017 | 21-22 March | Bangkok, Thailand
IoT/M2M
e-SIM/OTT
MEDIA &
BROADCASTING
REGULATORY
ENVIRONMENT
Print and Broadcasters are under
immense pressure from OTT
service providers, and need to find
ways to survive and compete.
Digital transformation but
depending on their partners
(MNO’s or OTT’s) willingness.
Backhaul/Enterprise - BYOD,
CYOD, e-SIM, multi-IMSI options
for crews and equipment to work
remotely and transmit live with
mobile data bonding .
Zero rate breaking news. Citizen
reporters, Closer data collection
and analytics for targeted
advertisement.
ASEAN
SPECIALIST
MVNE’S
10 / 14
12. SPECIALIST MVNE’S
CHANGE IN
CONSUMER
PATTERNS
Trends in Asia Pacific's MVNO market | Allan T. Rasmussen, Yozzo Co.,Ltd. | Telecoms World Asia 2017 | 21-22 March | Bangkok, Thailand
IoT/M2M
e-SIM/OTT
MEDIA &
BROADCASTING
REGULATORY
ENVIRONMENT
One stop MVNE solutions which
significantly reduce necessary
Infrastructure investments, and
decrease the time needed to
launch an MVNO.
Multi-tenant platform resulting in
Economies of scale, and thereby
being able to offer MVNO’s cost
savings, providing higher profit
margins to the MVNO’s.
Mitigate complexity: Many
companies, with a strong brand
and a large customer base, qualify
as MVNO’s but are not attracted to
the business due to lack of
Telco/MVNO knowledge
SPECIALIST
MVNE’S
ASEAN
11 / 14
13. ASEAN
CHANGE IN
CONSUMER
PATTERNS
Trends in Asia Pacific's MVNO market | Allan T. Rasmussen, Yozzo Co.,Ltd. | Telecoms World Asia 2017 | 21-22 March | Bangkok, Thailand
IoT/M2M
e-SIM/OTT
MEDIA &
BROADCASTING
REGULATORY
ENVIRONMENT
Increasing demand in business
traveling: e-SIM, Dual IMSI and
Multi-IMSI.
Increased regional tourism: I.e.
MVNO Snail Mobile. Telkomsel Dual
SIM card. Hotel/Mobile phone
services i.e Handy.
SIM registration fingerprint (KYC) in
Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar
will limit physical SIM sales abroad.
MNO’s as MVNO’s to enter other
markets via MVNO sub-brands to
create an ASEAN cluster.
Scalability for MVNO’s
Increasing demand for mobility in
enterprise I.e. SMEs fixed–mobile
convergence, broadband and
mobile services bundling
ASEAN
SPECIALIST
MVNE’S
12 / 14
14. CATERING TO THE REGION’S DIVERSE POPULATION - FACTORS FOR SUCCESS
Regulatory issues in the form of MNP,
SIM registration (KYC) spectrum roadmaps
and understanding of MVNA/MVNE/MVNO
MVNO’s must understand, listen to, and create
a unique brand positioning and value offer to
attract specific segments or demographics.
A host operator who understands
the opportunity in on-boarding
a MVNO for mutual benefits
Trends in Asia Pacific's MVNO market | Allan T. Rasmussen, Yozzo Co.,Ltd. | Telecoms World Asia 2017 | 21-22 March | Bangkok, Thailand
UNDERSTAND THAT A ONE SUCCESSFUL
SETUP DOES NOT NECESSARILY FUNCTION
WELL IN OTHER MARKETS.
I.e. difference between infrastructure in
Thailand and Myanmar. Cultural difference
between Malaysians and Cambodians.
Different content/services demand
13 / 14
15. TRENDS IN ASIA PACIFIC'S
MVNO MARKET
ALLAN T. RASMUSSEN
YOZZO.COM
21-22 MARCH
BANGKOK, THAILAND
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