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Universal Service Obligation in Thailand
| Project No | 9RAS09029 | |
| Title | Universal Service Obligation in Thailand | |
| Description |
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has approved the Master Plan for Telecommunications Services (2008-2010). One of the key issues of Telecommunications Services Development identified in the Master Plan is "Universal Service Supply for Basic Telecommunications Services and Social Service". This project was initiated with an aim to achieve specific targets of the Master Plan relating to the universal service for basic telecommunications services and social service of Year 2008. It also aims to implement activities and meet objectives set out in the Plan in the next three years. The Regional Initiative aims to assist and guide ITU Member States in enabling policy and regulatory environment including different schemes e.g. competition, subsidization, universal service obligation, etc. for rural ICT development especially to ensure universal access and service in rural areas. |
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| Area of Action |
Regulatory & Market Environment |
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| Status | Implemented | |
| Time Frame | From 1/1/2009 To 21/8/2012 | |
| Beneficiary Countries | Thailand | |
| Implementing Agency | ITU | |
| Cooperation Agency | National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), Thailand | |
| Financial Scale (CHF) | 500'000 - 1'000'000 | |
| Achievements |
Assistance was provided in drafting a bidding framework for USO projects for two pilot provinces in Thailand. Notification on Criteria, Method, and Procedure for Selecting USO Providers was prepared.
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