The objective of this paper is to analyze and describe the impact of spectrum assignment and mobile broadband on economic growth and competitiveness in Thailand. | The impact of spectrum assignment on economic growth and competitiveness in Thailand International Journal of Management IJM Volume 6 Issue 12 Dec 2015 pp. 11-21 Article ID IJM_06_12_002 Available online at http IJM JType IJM amp VType 6 amp IType 12 ISSN Print 0976-6502 and ISSN Online 0976-6510 IAEME Publication _ THE IMPACT OF SPECTRUM ASSIGNMENT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND COMPETITIVENESS IN THAILAND Settapong Malisuwan Noppadol Tiamnara and Dithdanai Milindavanij The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission NBTC Thailand ABSTRACT In Thailand before spectrum in the GHz band was assigned through auctions on 16 October 2012 there had never been any spectrum assigned since the year 2000. That is to say spectrum in the GHz band has not been in operations for over 12 years. After the first assignment of spectrum in the GHz band was successfully made through the auction process Thailand has experienced significant changes in the telecommunications industry especially positive effects on the overall economic condition. The opening up of 3G 4G services on the GHz spectrum by the licensed operators as well as the widespread use of mobile devices like smartphones and tablet computers facilitate users in gaining convenient access to the Internet without limitations in time and locations generate the wave of consumers requiring round-the-clock Internet access online social networks in particular bring about changes in consumer behaviors. The objective of this paper is to analyze and describe the impact of spectrum assignment and mobile broadband on economic growth and competitiveness in Thailand. Key word Impact Spectrum Auction Competitiveness Cite this Article Settapong Malisuwan Noppadol Tiamnara and Dithdanai Milindavanij. The Impact of Spectrum Assignment on Economic Growth and Competitiveness in Thailand. International Journal of Management 6
