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Thailand

Telenor’s economic exposure in Thai mobile operator Total Access Communication (DTAC) is 65.5%.

DTAC is one of the largest mobile operators in Thailand – with an estimated market share of 30% at the end of the first quarter 2008.

Network and services

DTAC, which currently has a GSM 1800 and an AMPS 800 licence, offers mobile voice, roaming and value-added services to its customers through contract and prepaid tariff plans. DTAC's non-voice services include mobile Internet services based on WAP, GPRS and EDGE. No 3G licenses have been awarded in Thailand. DTAC was awarded an international gateway type three license in February 2007.

During 2006, DTAC continued to focus on customer service, adopting an innovative and segmented approach to ensure that the needs of individual customers in both the consumer and corporate segments are met. Distribution has been a key element of DTAC's strategy.

Outlets

Key channels of distribution include DTAC shops, independent dealerships and non-telecom outlets.

Key figures - DTAC

Key figures - DTAC

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All figures refers to Q4 2007 unless otherwise stated

Market data
Thailand

  • Population (2006, in million): 66.0
  • Land area (sq KM): 511,777
  • Population per sq KM: 129
  • Population growth (%) av.2002-2006: 1.0
  • GDP per head (US$): 3.12
  • GDP per head (US$) purchasing power parity: 9.08
  • Real GDP growth (%) av. 2002-2006: 5.6
  • Inflation (%) av.2002-2006: 2.8
  • Market share 2006

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All market figures refers to year-end 2006 unless otherwise stated