Thailand major mobile operator joins partnership to step up 5G development
Thailand's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base Advanced Info Service (AIS) has signed an agreement for comprehensive cooperation with the Chinese information solutions company ZTE.
Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand's biggest mobile operatorby subscriber base Advanced Info Service (AIS) has signed an agreement forcomprehensive cooperation with the Chinese information solutions company ZTE.
Per the pact, AIS and ZTE plan to launch the "A-ZCenter", a 5G innovation centre in Thailand. The partnership is expectedto boost growth in many areas, such as the metaverse and holographics, whichare scheduled to launch in the third quarter this year.
ZTE is also expected to upgrade AIS's 5G network and expandthe capabilities for different industries through ZTE's specialised innovationexpertise.
Somchai Lertsutiwong, chief executive of AIS, said thecompany wants to take the national lead in digital technologies, including 5G,which is a vital part of infrastructure to enhance the nation’s capabilities inthe digital economy.
In March 2022, AIS, ZTE, and Qualcomm announced new 5G radiodual connectivity (5G NR-DC) for the first time in the world on 2.6 gigahertzand 26GHz./.
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At the signing ceremony (Photo: bangkokpost) 
