NT National Telecommunications or National Telecom Public Company Limited is a merger between TOT and CAT to enhance service efficiency; driving Thai businesses to a global scale.
Over the years, it is undeniable that our world has completely entered the digital age. Technological advances have changed the lives of people around the world, especially for businesses in the 5G technology network. The speed and accuracy of the Internet used to connect various data points has become the key to driving business success. While the world is competing to develop new technologies into the market, in Thailand, we are also constantly innovating to extend our technological advances by developing a telecommunications network that covers all areas without compromise. This is made possible on behalf of the National Telecom Public Company Limited.
On 7th January 2021, there was a large shift in Thailand’s telecommunications industry: the merger between TOT Public Company Limited and CAT Telecom Public Company Limited under the new name, NT (National Telecom Public Company Limited). This is because NT has the largest domestic and international telecommunications network while providing the most full-range services. NT is ready to move forward with a commitment to be the leader in telecommunication services and is ranked top 3 in Thailand for this aspect.
The Beginning of the Merger of 2 Giant Players
NT combines the strengths of both companies, TOT and CAT. TOT holds strengths in providing internet services for organizations, home internet, home phone networks and mobile phones services across the country. Meanwhile, CAT holds strengths in telecommunication networks, satellite communication systems (both domestically and internationally) and international calling service. It can be considered a collaboration between the two companies to enhance the organization’s potential, enabling them to become more competitive, and together create a truly comprehensive telecommunications service.
Benefits of the Merger
Due to changing human behaviors, this major merger is essential for addressing behavioral aspects of people in the digital age while also benefiting various sectors accordingly. For example, reducing the duplication of government investments and strengthening the competitiveness of small and large businesses while also better meeting the needs of consumers. Nonetheless, the most important aspect is that consumers will have a more comprehensive telecommunications service that can be accessed from anywhere in the country.
NT, an Outstanding Phenomenon that’s Worth Keeping an Eye On
From the NT merger, NT now has assets of up to 300 billion baht, which is considered the most comprehensive telecommunications network company in Thailand. These are the outstanding assets that NT will develop in the near future:
- More than 25,000 telecommunication towers across the country
- 9 international submarine cable systems with 14 POP functions allowing connectivity to all continents
- 6 5G frequency bands with a total bandwidth of 600 MHz
- Underground electrical conduit across Thailand with a distance of 4,600 kilometers
- 4 million core kilometers of fiber optic cables
- 13 data centers in all regions across the country
- An international calling system that can be accessed by any number across the world
In addition, NT also has a comprehensive business alliance spanning across various fields, including Internet, telephone carriers and cable towers. Therefore, NT is regarded as the telecommunications network company to look out for both today and in the future. Business alliances include:
Hard Infrastructure Businesses
These businesses focus on providing infrastructure services that require high investment in order to expand the basic telecommunications network to one that is comprehensive, stable, secure and sufficient for use in different areas. The fact that NT already possesses infrastructure assets helps it gain a service advantage as well as neutrality in management, enabling NT to meet the needs of both government organizations and various business organizations.
International Business Group
As mentioned previously, NT has a submarine cable network system that is proficient and internationally recognized. Therefore, it can be further extended to services related to international connectivity; focusing and creating services that are satisfactory for customers in the international service market or FBB Mobile market. The international business group is ready to establish Thailand as the center of digital information exchange in the ASEAN region.
Fixed Broadband Business Group (FBB)
These businesses provide network services that cover all areas of the country, thus upgrading service quality while constantly innovating to better meet the needs of consumers. Additionally, NT is also well equipped with a transportation network which results in being at an advantage over other competitors in the market. Furthermore, NT has service centers and employees distributed throughout the country. This gives consumers a peace of mind knowing that after-sales services are readily available.
Mobile Business Group
Due to NT’s existing telephone resources having a wide and high-quality spectrum, it knows it has a competitive advantage. Therefore, NT further develops itself by focusing on providing high-quality mobile networks and spectrum services. In the future, NT also aims to cooperate with leading businesses to create even more diversified and comprehensive services.
Digital Business Group
Emphasis on the provision and development of digital services for domestic businesses to help generate and grow their income. In parallel, digital business groups assist driving government services to match global standards while also lead existing government projects to create new services that better meet the needs of the consumers.
NT’s Achievements After 1 Year in Operation
From the establishment of the merger until now, NT has a comprehensive range of resources and services that meet the needs of users from all sectors from the government, the private sector to the general public. Moreover, NT’s network has been developed to cover all areas of the country, creating projects such as:
- Ratchaburi Model: NT’s first project that expands their network of technicians and customer service centers across different provincial areas, building consumer confidence. Thus, becoming a pilot model that will be used throughout the country.
- Developing Cloud Services in the Public Sector: NT has taken part in developing the public sector’s Cloud and Data Center, connecting data from MorChana and famous tourism projects such as the Phuket Sandbox. Therefore, playing a role in helping to drive Thailand’s public sector towards the digital age.
- Developing Community Education: NT sees the importance of distributing technology to the community. Therefore, further development such as education via satellite projects, supporting the local community’s library and building knowledge of IoT to younger generations has been carried out. All of which play a part in helping to reduce inequality in Thai society.
- Developing a Comprehensive Communications System to Help Support the Fight Against COVID-19: During the COVID-19 pandemic, NT provided telephone support, high speed internet and security systems for field hospitals and vaccination centers across the country; an urgent mission that NT values greatly.
In conclusion, NT is very competent and has created positive and visible results across various sectors. All the while, reinforcing its leadership position in national telecommunications.
All of the points mentioned above are an overview of the synergy between TOT and CAT. The merging of the two organizations has led to the creation of NT, a new and powerful organization with a purpose of creating a service that meets the needs of people. NT contains network signals that extensively covers all areas of the country while demonstrating success in operations. Furthermore, NT delivers quality work in line with economic development in the digital era, while also helping to drive the domestic economy to global standards.
For more information, please contact NT Contact Center at 1888.
Alternatively, request for more details on NT’s website: https://nt-metro-service.com/nt-business-solution-expert/
