August 2025
China Mobile Enters Malaysian Market with CMLink MVNO
Maxis and China Mobile International (CMI) have launched CMLink, a new mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in Malaysia.
Monzo Plans to Launch UK Mobile Service, Joining Global Fintech MVNO Trend
Monzo is set to become a mobile service provider in the UK, following a global trend of fintech's entering the MVNO market.
Thailand’s New Biometric SIM Registration: A Hurdle for Foreign eSIM Providers?
While the NBTC's focus on AIS and True is clear, Thailand's new Biometric SIM Registration raises critical questions for eSIM providers.
Thailand’s MVNO Sector Died Today Due to Regulatory Failure
Thailand's MVNO sector is dead. All remaining MVNOs have ceased services, not due to market competition, but a decade of regulatory failure
July 2025
NBTC’s “Blue Flag” Telecom Plan: A Red Flag for Fair Competition
NBTC proposes a "Blue Flag Package" that legitimizes inflated prices and undermines crucial MVNO access conditions.
NBTC Approves Its Own Auction Amid Legal Challenges & MVNO Crisis
The NBTC approves Thailand's controversial spectrum auction amidst a looming legal challenge and the devastating collapse of the nation's MVNO sector.
MVNOs Killed by Incompetent Regulator
Thailand's MVNOs are ceasing services. Discover how the NBTC's decade of regulatory neglect has led to the demise of MVNOs.
Thailand’s Telecom Auction: Duopoly Wins Big, Public Loses Billions
Thailand's spectrum auction has drawn sharp criticism for allegedly prioritizing the profits of telecom AIS and TRUE over public revenue.