Published on January 12, 2008

TOT, AIS Form Strategic Alliance

TOT Plc has picked Advanced Info Service as its strategic partner to develop services, lower operating costs and improve fixed and mobile networks with the ultimate goal of migrating to third generation (3G) mobile phone service.

The state telecom enterprise and the country's largest mobile operator are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding this month.

A TOT board director said the co-operation with AIS would included the development of a 3G platform without overlapping with the existing mobile phone concession held by AIS, which will expire in 2016.

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