Advanced Info Service (AIS)

The largest GSM mobile phone operator in Thailand is Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS). AIS was founded in April 1985 as a computer rental company. It debuted analog 900 MHz mobile phone services in October 1990, with a 20-year monopoly license from the Telephone Organization of Thailand (TOT), and was later the first business to operate on the GSM-900 frequency. In June 1992, it purchased Shinawatra Paging. With 40.1 million users as of August 2019, AIS is Thailand's largest network. Besides post-paid services, AIS also provides prepaid services under the 1-2-Call brand.

Cellular telephone system network, call center services, electronic cash card, mobile financial services, and insurance services are among the services offered by the organization. Advanced Info Service sells and markets mobile phones, SIM cards, tablets, refill cards, smart accessories, and cash cards. It provides mobile payment services using an electronic cash card, as well as network and computer system services. In addition, the company provides international direct dialing services, business process outsourcing, and data communications services such as Internet and international and national Internet gateways, cloud computing, and managed security services. It provides services through a variety of platforms, including VDO Platform, Business Cloud, Mobile Money, and the Internet of Things.

Advanced Info Service is ready to power Thailand with 5G technology, which is currently available in 77 provinces via three core businesses: mobile phones, high-speed home broadband via AIS Fibre, and Digital Services in five areas: video, the Cloud, digital payments, the Internet of Things (IoT), and services provided in collaboration with partners. AIS eSports and AIS Insurance Service are also being developed by the corporation. All of this is to go forward with the vision of becoming a Cognitive Tech-Co, to support the country's solid digital infrastructure, raise the industrial sector's competitive potential, and improve the quality of life for all Thais.

Founded: 1986
Headquarters: Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Thailand
Website: https://investor.ais.co.th/