Ericsson and Thailand’s connectivity journey
1906: First digital telephone exchange for the Telephone Organization of Thailand(TOT)
Ericsson was selected to modernize the Telephone Organization of Thailand(TOT) telephone network, enabling a 2,400-line network in Bangkok
1952: Ericsson Delivers Thailand’s First PBX
Thailand’s first Private Branch Exchange (PBX) was installed marking a key milestone in Thailand’s early telecommunications development.
1960: Ericsson Strengthens its Thailand Presence
Ericsson establishes its first sales office in Thailand in the 1960s, boosting local presence, talent development and customer support.
1986: The advent of Analog mobile (1G) for Thailand
Ericsson enables the first generation of mobile connectivity in Thailand with the NMT470 Analog mobile telephone system
1994: Thailand's first GSM (2G) Network
Ericsson partners with AIS on Thailand’s first GSM (2G) network, so that Thai consumers can enjoy high-quality voice calls and the new feature of SMS.
2004: Thailand goes Digital with 3G
Ericsson delivers Thailand’s first 3G network transforming how people connect and laying the foundation for the country’s data-driven society.
2013 - 2014: 4G drives Thailand's mobile first approach
Ericsson brings it's latest LTE solutions to power the mobile networks of TrueMove H and dtac, enabling the 4G and app economy era in Thailand
2017: Thailand moves at 5G speed
Ericsson showcases Thailand’s first live 5G trial, achieving multi-gigabit speeds and low latency and commencing Thailand's journey as a regional 5G frontrunner
2022: Launch of 5G Innovation and Experience Studio
Ericsson and DEPA launch the 5G Innovation and Experience Studio in Thailand Digital Valley with the shared goal of advancing the deployment and understanding of 5G technologies across Thailand’s industrial landscape
2025: Leading the way in high-performing, autonomous networks
True becomes one of the first operators globally to achieve Level 4 Autonomy validation for 5G Service Assurance using Ericsson's AI-enabled Intent-based Operations