ShinSat to test WiMax on spectrum
The national telecom regulator has approved a trial of WiMax wireless broadband technology by Shin Satellite (ShinSat), to see whether WiMax transmissions jams its satellite signals.
ShinSat will test the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access technology, or WiMax for short, on its existing 3.5-gigahertz spectrum, said National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) secretary-general Suranan Wongvithayakamjorn. ShinSat currently uses the spectrum to offer satellite services and intends also to use it for WiMax services. The NTC is drafting WiMax licensing regulations. True and TOT are also planning to offer WiMax services on their existing 2.5GHz and 2.4GHz frequencies, respectively. In a separate matter, the NTC granted a licence to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand yesterday to offer its core telecom network for lease. The licence, which is valid for 20 years, is a Type 3 licence, which is for telecom licensees with their own large network and where their competition may have a major impact on consumers. The licensing body has already granted similar licences to the Metropolitan Electricity Authority and the Provincial Electricity Authority. The latter is scheduled to receive its licence on March 26. Telecom Reporters The Nation
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