NT's satellite gateway in Ubon Ratchathani province. Mr Rewin says the company can fully leverage its existing infrastructure to provide various services for international operators.
State enterprise National Telecom (NT) should return the 126°E geostationary (GEO) satellite slot to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) for re-allocation before the filing for the slot expires in December 2026, according to a consultancy.Because of financial and operational headwinds, the planned offering of internet satellite service using the slot is not a prudent investment for either NT or the Thai government, said Rewin Pataibunlue, managing partner at PrimeStreet Advisory, a management consulting and financial advisory firm.
He said bypassing both the construction and launch of a proprietary GEO satellite in the slot does not exclude NT from the space economy.
"NT can position itself as a high-margin operational and resale partner," Mr Rewin said.
NT's original business plan relied on two key assumptions to guarantee financial returns and avoid direct financial support from the government.
