About Intouch Holdings Public Company

Intouch Holdings Public Company Limited, through its subsidiaries, engages in satellite, Internet, telecommunications, media, and advertising activities. Segments The company's business segments include Wireless Communications Business; Satellite and International Business; and Media and Advertising Business. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS The company's wireless communications business is operated by Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS). AIS has approximately 27 million subscribers. Products and Services Mobile GSM Network Operator AIS and its subsidiary operate the 900MHz and 1800MHz GSM networks under the build-transfer-operate (BTO) agreements. 900MHz GSM Network: AIS operates its cellular mobile telephone network under a 25-year BTO contract granted by TOT Corporation Public Company Limited (TOT). AIS entered into an interconnection (IC) agreement with Total Access Communication Public Company Limited (DTAC) and True Move Company Limited (True Move). 1800 MHz GSM Network: 1800 MHz GSM network is operated through a subsidiary, Digital Phone Co., Ltd. (DPC) (98.55% owned by AIS). DPC operates under a 16-year BTO contract from CAT Telecom Public Company Limited (CAT). International Direct Dialing Service AIN GlobalComm Co., Ltd. (AIN) has a license to operate its own international gateway facility. Data Communications Super Broadband Network Co., Ltd. (SBN) provides data services on a fixed-line facility. SBN’s services include an Internet (ISP), international & national Internet gateway, international private leased circuit (IPLC), Internet protocol virtual private network (IP VPN), a voice over IP, and an IP television. Advanced Data Network Communications Co., Ltd. (ADC) is a joint venture between DPC and TOT. ADC provides data communication via a telephone line network and an optical fiber service which offer varied services that include Web hosting, data back up, and integrated Internet services. Call Center Advanced Contact Center Co., Ltd. (ACC) provides a call center service that is focused on customer care. The Call Center provides customer-oriented approach, as well as promotes new marketing campaigns and suggests new products and services to both existing and new customers. ACC also creates job opportunities for the sight-impaired and hearing-impaired community by employing them as members of the call center staff and providing them with the same full employment benefits as regular employees. Sales and Distribution of Handsets, SIM Cards, and Refill Cards Wireless Device Supply Co., Ltd. (WDS) sells and distributes handsets, SIM cards, and refill cards. SIM cards and refill cards are distributed through authorized Telewiz shops, Telewiz Express outlets, and general dealers and sub-dealers nationwide. Mobile Payment Business Advanced MPAY Co., Ltd. (AMP) has a license to provide payment service based on the electronic cash card under the brand “mPAY”. mPAY enables AIS’s customers to engage in various financial transactions via mobile phone, such as online shopping, bill payments, prepaid phone accounts, and other daily-life transactions. SATELLITE AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Thaicom Public Company Limited (THCOM) operates three types of businesses, including satellite transponder leasing and related services, Internet-related services and media services (telephone directories and distribution), and telephone related services. Products and Services Satellite Transponder Leasing and Related Services THCOM operates four satellites namely Thaicom 1A, Thaicom 2, Thaicom 4 (IPSTAR), and Thaicom 5. Thaicom 1A, 2, and 5 are termed as ‘conventional’ satellites, providing broadcasting and telecommunications services over a coverage area stretching from Europe to Australia. These satellites are used for television broadcasting, direct-to-home (DTH) broadcasting, and telecommunication services. Thaicom 4 (IPSTAR) offers various high-speed broadband satellite solutions via Internet protocol (IP) network throughout the Asia-Pacific Region. These services include voice, data, and video applications for corporate and private consumers at reasonable prices. THCOM has launched a product and service called ‘DTV’ through its wholly-owned subsidiary, DTV Service Company Limited. DTV, known as ‘Yellow Dish’, which is a low-cost Ku-band satellite dish set able to receive free-to-air television programs. Internet-Related Services and Media Services THCOM provides Internet-related businesses through its subsidiaries/associated companies/joint venture companies, including CS LOXINFO Public Company Limited (CSL), with the satellite agreement for the operation of domestic communication satellite from CAT granting it the license to provide television transponder services via satellite and Internet via satellite. CSL has major services, including Internet services via leased circuit/leased line, high-speed Internet services via telephone line (ADSL), high-speed Internet services via satellite network (IPSTAR), and Internet services via telephone line (dial-up), Internet data center (IDC), Internet value added services, VoIP service, and uplink/ downlink services. Regarding media services, THCOM has investments through Teleinfo Media Public Company Limited (TMC), a subsidiary of CSL. TMC publishes and distributes the white pages and yellow pages telephone directory, and operates call center for directory enquiries plus general and entertainment information via 1188 and 1900 222 xxx. Telephone-Related Services THCOM provides telephone-related services in neighboring countries through its investment in a holding company called Shenington Investments Pte Ltd. (SHEN), which has invested in the two companies, including Lao Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (LTC) and Mfone Co., Ltd. (Mfone). Lao Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (LTC) is a joint venture between the Government of Lao PDR (51%) and SHEN (49%). LTC has a license to provide telecommunication services for Laos using the latest digital technology, including fixed-line (PSTN and CDMA-2000 1 x 450 MHz) and mobile (GSM 900/1800 MHz and 3G networks), international calling and Internet. Mfone Co., Ltd. (Mfone) provides fixed-line and mobile telephone services. Customers In broadcasting business, THCOM’s key customers are the free-to-air (FTA) and pay TV broadcasters and channel/content operators both local and international operators. MEDIA AND ADVERTISING BUSINESS The media and advertising business comprises a television station, ITV Plc (ITV), and an advertising production house, Matchbox Co., Ltd. (MB). Products and Services Television Station: ITV used to operate as Thailand’s first UHF system television station under the name ITV Television. Advertising: MB’s major activities centered on advertising and production services, producing advertising materials and coordinating media, including television, newspapers, radio, advertising signs, and Web sites. MB also organized event marketing for customers to build up end-user feelings toward products and impress them with the product quality. History Intouch Holdings Public Company Limited was founded in 1983. The company was formerly known as Shin Corporation Public Company Limited and changed its name to Intouch Holdings Public Company Limited in March 2014.