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The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has selected TC Space Connect, a subsidiary of Thaicom, as the winning bidder for the two remaining satellite orbit packages.
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The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has selected TC Space Connect, a subsidiary of Thaicom, as the winning bidder for the two remaining satellite orbit packages. This decision follows an extensive review by the bid selection committee, which concluded that TC Space Connect was the sole contender for the licences.
NBTC’s timeline was slated yesterday, October 16, for finalising negotiations concerning the specific details of the proposal for the orbit slots. The two packages in question include the slots at 50.5° East, 51° East, and 142° East.
A source from the NBTC board, who wished to remain anonymous, indicated that the board would make its final decision on the proposal or offer recommendations at a special meeting scheduled for October 21.
“It is most likely TC Space Connect will be awarded the right to use…