The telecom regulator's subcommittee responsible for satellite business has proposed the allocation of satellite orbital slots unsold from January's auction through any means except auction during this year.
The proposal is going to be forwarded to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board on Feb 22 for approval, then proceed to a public hearing.
The move is meant to deal with the two packages of satellite orbital slots unsold in last month's auction, in line with Section 60 of the Constitution, which stipulates the regulator has the duty to maintain the rights to use frequencies and satellite orbital orbits for the country, said NBTC commissioner AM Thanapant Raicharoen.
