5G will be a game-changer, it can supercharge innovation, transformation in Thailand.: Dtac CEO


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): Fifth-generation technology would be a game-changer and enabler for the Thai economy, Total Access Communication (Dtac) CEO Sharad Mehrotra (pic) said at the seminar “5G Thailand Big Move” at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok on Thursday (Dec 2).

Mehrotra said he was amazed with how Thailand adopted new technology so quickly. He gave an example, saying the government introduced the “Paotang” application two years ago and gained 40 million users.

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