State enterprise National Telecom (NT) should return the 126°E geostationary (GEO) satellite slot to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) for re-allocation before the filing for the slot expires in December 2026, according to a consultancy.
Because of financial and operational headwinds, the planned offering of internet satellite service using the slot is not a prudent investment for either NT or the Thai government, said Rewin Pataibunlue, managing partner at PrimeStreet Advisory, a management consulting and financial advisory firm.