AIS - Thailand
AIS (Thailand) uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, 4 LTE bands, and 1 5G NR band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with AIS (Thailand). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Advanced Info Service (AIS) is Thailand's largest GSM mobile phone operator, with over 39.87 million customers as of Q3 2016. Founded in April 1985 as a computer rental business, AIS began offering analog 900 MHz mobile phone services in October 1990 and later transitioned to GSM-900 frequency. The company is controlled by Intouch Holdings, which is majority-owned by Temasek Holdings, a Singapore government-owned agency.
Key Services and Coverage
- Network Coverage: AIS boasts the widest overall network coverage in Thailand, ensuring reliable signal availability, especially in rural areas.
- Frequency Bands: AIS operates on various frequency bands, including 700 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2600 MHz, and 26 GHz, supporting 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.
- Wi-Fi Hotspots: AIS owns and operates over 100,000 Wi-Fi hotspots under the "AIS SUPER WIFI" brand.
- 5G Network: AIS has partnered with Samsung to launch AIS Next G, a gigabit-speed mobile service combining Wi-Fi and LTE, offering speeds 15 times faster than LTE and four times faster than tri-band LTE-A.
Additional Services
- Prepaid Services: AIS offers prepaid services under the 1-2-Call brand, with various data packages available, including time-based, volume-based, and unlimited options.
- AIS Play: AIS Play is Thailand's first OTT platform, offering 4K resolution and VOD content, including original series and premium channels like HBO Asia and Discovery Channel Asia.
- International Tourist Plans: AIS provides special plans for tourists, including free access to social media apps like TikTok, Facebook, LINE, Instagram, WhatsApp, WeChat, and Twitter.
Customer Experience
- Speed and Quality: AIS has achieved high speeds, with median download speeds of 208.44 Mbps and median upload speeds of 36.89 Mbps, making it a top performer in Thailand's mobile network experience.
- Customer Support: The myAIS app allows customers to manage their accounts, top up data, and access exclusive privileges and rewards.
Overall, AIS is a leading mobile network operator in Thailand, known for its extensive coverage, advanced technology, and diverse range of services catering to both local and international users.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | AIS Thailand uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band ranges from 880 MHz to 960 MHz. The uplink frequency range is from 880 MHz to 915 MHz, and the downlink range is from 925 MHz to 960 MHz. AIS operates on this band to provide GSM services to its customers in Thailand. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | AIS Thailand uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is utilized for GSM services, and it is widely used in most parts of the world, including Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania. AIS operates on this band to provide mobile communication services to its customers. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | AIS Thailand uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band was deployed in 2004. |
| B8 (900 MHz GSM) | UMTS | AIS Thailand uses UMTS B8 (900 MHz GSM) frequency band. This band was deployed in October 1990 when AIS began offering analog 900 MHz mobile phone services. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | LTE | AIS Thailand uses the LTE B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band was deployed on August 5, 2024. |
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | AIS Thailand uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE network. This band supports both FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) and TDD (Time Division Duplex) configurations, offering a balance between network coverage and data capacity, making it suitable for dense urban areas. AIS Thailand deployed this frequency band in March 2016. |
| B8 (900 MHz) | LTE | AIS Thailand uses LTE band 8 (900 MHz) for its 4G network. The frequency band is utilized for both uplink and downlink transmissions. The specific frequency ranges for the uplink and downlink are 880-915 MHz and 925-960 MHz, respectively. The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information. |
| B41 (TD 2500 MHz) | LTE | AIS Thailand uses the LTE B41 (TD 2500 MHz) frequency band. This band is positioned in the 2.5 GHz range, balancing coverage and densification, making it particularly valuable in urban and densely populated areas where data service demand is high. The TDD configuration allows operators to manage uplink and downlink traffic flexibly. The uplink and downlink frequencies range from 2496 MHz to 2690 MHz, with uplink and downlink ARFCNs ranging from 39650 to 41589. |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N41 (2500 MHz) | 5G NR | AIS Thailand uses the 5G NR frequency band n41 (2500 MHz) for its 5G network. This band operates on a frequency range of 2496-2690 MHz and supports Time Division Duplexing (TDD) mode. AIS has deployed this band to provide better coverage and support more users, especially in rural areas, by utilizing the higher bandwidth for more efficient spectrum use, enabling faster speeds and greater capacity for home internet services. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B1 (2100 MHz) added to AIS Thailand.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) added to AIS Thailand.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B8 (900 MHz) added to AIS Thailand.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B41 (TD 2500 MHz) added to AIS Thailand.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N41 (2500 MHz) added to AIS Thailand.
