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AIS Launches 5G-ADVANCED, First in ASEAN

AIS Launches 5G-ADVANCED, First in ASEAN

Matichon•Economy•19d ago

Reader Briefing

AIS becomes the first in Southeast Asia to launch 5G-ADVANCED, enhancing network speed and intelligence.

  • •AIS has launched "AIS 5G-ADVANCED," a new network standard, in Southeast Asia.
  • •The upgrade utilizes 3GPP Release 18 standards and integrates partnerships, AI, and innovation.
  • •AIS 5G-ADVANCED aims to double upload speeds and improve download speeds, preparing for the 6G era.
  • •The new standard is marked by a "5G+" symbol on mobile devices.

Overview

  • •AIS has launched "AIS 5G-ADVANCED" as the first in Southeast Asia.
  • •AIS stated that "5G-ADVANCED is considered a 'halfway step' before entering the 6G era."
  • •AIS is upgrading its digital infrastructure by deploying "AIS 5G-ADVANCED" technology.
  • •The upgrade is in response to changing consumer behavior, with an increased focus on uploading data.
  • •AIS 5G-ADVANCED can increase download speeds by up to 1.5 times and upload speeds by up to 2 times.
  • •5G SA Downlink 3CC is now available in Sathorn and Bang Rak, with plans to expand within 2026.
  • •5G SA Downlink 2CC is available in Bangkok, its vicinity, and major provincial cities.
  • •5G SA Uplink 2CC is available in northeastern provincial cities, Bangkok, and its vicinity, with nationwide deployment expected by 2026.
  • •Customers can identify the upgraded network by the "5G+" symbol on their mobile screens.

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Key Quotes

Wasit Wattanaphong
"AIS opens 5G-ADVANCED, forming partnerships before stepping into the 6G era."
AIS เปิด 5G-ADVANCED ผนึกพันธมิตรก่อนก้าวสู่ยุค 6G
Wasit Wattanaphong
"5G-ADVANCED is considered a 'halfway step' before entering the 6G era."
5G-ADVANCED ถือเป็น “ก้าวครึ่งทาง” ก่อนเข้าสู่ยุค 6G
Wasit Wattanaphong
"In the past, people only talked about downloading, but today consumer behavior has changed, everything is about uploading."
อดีตคนพูดถึงแต่ดาวน์โหลด แต่วันนี้พฤติกรรมผู้บริโภคเปลี่ยนไปทุกอย่างคือการอัปโหลด
Wasit Wattanaphong
"The key highlight of 5G-ADVANCED is the use of 5G SA Carrier Aggregation technology."
จุดเด่นสำคัญของ 5G-ADVANCED คือการนำเทคโนโลยี 5G SA Carrier Aggregation มาใช้
Wasit Wattanaphong
"Customers can observe it from the '5G+' symbol on the top right of the mobile screen."
ลูกค้าสามารถสังเกตได้จากสัญลักษณ์ 50+ บนมุมขวาของ หน้าจอมือถือ

Key Entities

Organization

AISℹ️
A telecommunications company that has launched "AIS 5G-ADVANCED" in Southeast Asia.

Person

Wasit Wattanaphong(นายวสิษฐ์ วัฒนศัพท์)
Head of Technical Operations and Support Business Unit at AIS.

Place

ASEAN(อาเซียน)ℹ️
The region where AIS has launched 5G-ADVANCED as the first operator.
Southeast Asia(เอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้)ℹ️
The geographical region where AIS has launched 5G-ADVANCED.

Law

3GPP Release 18
The standard used for the newly activated AIS 5G-ADVANCED technology.