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January 6, 2023 – dtac TriNet paid the 3rd installment for the 700 MHz spectrum license fee, for a sum of THB 1,881,488,000 including VAT, together with a bank guarantee covering the outstanding balance of THB 6,585,208,000 including VAT. The company also paid the 5th installment for the 900 MHz spectrum license fee, for a sum of THB 4,072,848,000 including VAT, together with a bank guarantee covering the outstanding balance of THB 10,385,762,400 including VAT.  The payments were made to the NBTC on 6 January 2023. dtac has deployed its 700 MHz low-frequency band nationwide to expand coverage and capacity of its network as part of a strategy to bring high-speed internet for an enhanced customer experience. dtac focuses on continually improving and developing its network for high-speed internet services and expanding its network for increased coverage. So far, dtac has installed more than 18,800 base stations on its 5G 700 MHz network as of Q3/2022, making 5G available in all 77 provinces of Thailand. Mr. Sharad Mehrotra, Chief Executive Officer of Total Access Communication PLC or dtac, said, “dtac aims to develop our network, offering low, medium, and high spectrum bands to improve efficiency and coverage for a superior…

January 1, 2023 – dtac unveils top 10 most popular destinations, 10 provinces with the highest data usage, and 10 most frequently used apps on New Year's Eve 2022. The records show that peak data usage occurred between 20:00 – 21:00 hrs. on December 31. Mr. Prathet Tankuranun, Chief Technology Officer at Total Access Communication PLC or dtac, said: “We look at customer usage data in order to understand how we can further enhance the customer experience. Thai people often travel to rural areas during the New Year holidays and send new year wishes messages to their friends and family while traveling. To prepare for the increase in usage during the holiday season, dtac has boosted its network coverage nationwide while providing 24/7 network and customer service.” dtac’s Top New Year Festival Mobile Data Usages: Top 10 destinations with highest number of tourists and visitors (including people who visited their hometown): 1. Nakhon Ratchasima 2. Ubon Ratchathani 3. Buriram 4. Sisaket 5. Phetchabun 6. Khon Kaen 7. Surin 8. Nakhon Sawan 9. Roi Et and 10. Chaiyaphum. According to mobility data between 26-30 December 2022. Top 10 provinces with the highest data usage: 1. Nan 2. Uthai Thani 3. Phetchabun…

December 27, 2022 – dtac readies its network for the New Year holiday season with high-speed internet connectivity for celebrating travelers. Primary and secondary destinations across Thailand are expected to receive a high number of both Thai and foreign visitors – including digital nomads who work from anywhere online. Mr. Prathet Tankuranun, Chief Technology Officer at Total Access Communication PLC or dtac, said, “December is a popular month with Thai holidaymakers, especially on extended weekends. The reopening of our borders to foreign visitors helps boost the number of travelers, especially digital nomads whose digital lifestyle harmonizes traveling with work anywhere in the world thanks to internet connectivity. dtac has prepped its network to ensure reliable high-speed internet across the country with 24/7 support to help facilitate customers celebrating the Year of Rabbit.” To help ring in 2023, dtac is bolstering its network to ascertain reliable and speedy connectivity for all celebrating this festive season. dtac’s 700 MHz 5G network already covers all 77 provinces of Thailand since H1/2022 with the addition of over 18,800 base stations (as of Q3/2022). dtac sees a rising trend in Work From Anywhere in Thailand, as Chiang Mai was recently ranked 3rd globally among the…