Prime Minister delighted that Ericsson named Thailand as the leading market for 5G in the region

BANGKOK, July 2 - A government spokesman reveals that the Prime Minister is pleased with Ericsson naming Thailand as the leading market for 5G in the region. Reflecting success in accordance with government policies to develop the country's digital ecosystem

Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as spokesman for the Office of the Prime Minister Revealing the successful implementation of the policy of General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. that encourages the government to develop the country's digital ecosystem Ready to continuously set guidelines for promoting investment and utilization of 5G technology This can be seen from the Ericsson Mobility Report, which praises the readiness of Thailand's 5G service, covering more than 80 percent of the population in 2022. Ericsson Thailand cites Thailand as the region's leading market for 5G, and forecasts that data consumption in Thailand is likely to grow exponentially. strong

A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said that the number of 5G mobile subscribers is expected to grow in all regions of the world in the June 2023 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report and is expected to reach 1.5 billion by the end of 2023. Use data via mobile networks around the world. It is expected to exceed 20 GB/month by the end of 2023 in Southeast Asia and Oceania. It is expected to reach 54 GB/month by 2028, or grow at 24% annually. By 2022, more than 80% of the population in Thailand will have access to this technology. Ericsson Thailand also states that Thailand is a leader in 5G. In the region, it is expected that in 2025, data consumption in Thailand will grow strongly, reaching almost 80 GB/month.

“The Prime Minister is pleased with the results of the report. It reflects the tangible achievements of the government's continuous policy implementation. as well as thanking relevant agencies from all sectors, both the public and private sectors, for responding to the implementation of the government's policies It makes Thailand have a high rate of development and utilization of 5G technology, which is a factor that increases the country's competitiveness, as well as being an important part in driving the economy and society at full efficiency, ”said Mr. Anucha.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency