[Satellite Today 10-20-08] Lao Telecom, a joint venture between the government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Thaicom, has launched the first 3G service in Laos, Lao Telecom announced Oct. 20..
Lao Telecom provides EDGE and GPRS services throughout Laso and will rollout 3G mobile services in stages. The company hopes to reach 30,000 3G subscribers by the end of 2008 and expects to reach 100,000 subscribers in 2009.
The government of Laos holds 51 percent of Lao Telecommunications, while Shenington Investments, in which Thaicom is a major shareholder, holds a 49 percent stake.
Thaicom Ready for 3G Role in Laos
FCC Grants AST SpaceMobile Commercial Authorization for Direct-to-Device Service
The FCC has granted AST SpaceMobile commercial authorization to provide direct-to-device services using spectrum from its partner mobile network operators (MNOs). The FCC released an order on April 21 approving […]
Trending Now
-
Government/MilitaryIs Europe Moving Fast Enough to Close its Space Defense Gaps?
-
Government/MilitaryCanada Cancels WildFireSat Constellation Contract With Spire
-
Government/MilitarySpace Force Awards $3.2 Billion to 12 Companies for Space-Based Interceptor Work
