True bolsters 5G network development
True Corporation has stepped up the development of its nationwide 5G network, deploying artificial intelligence (AI)-powered network twin technology to improve network planning, optimise capacity and anticipate potential problems before they affect services.
True Corporation is accelerating the development of its nationwide 5G network by employing artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled network twin technology. This technology generates a virtual replica of the company's physical telecom infrastructure, enabling engineers to test different scenarios, evaluate the impact of proposed changes, and pinpoint potential improvements to network performance before actual implementation.
The initiative aligns with True's broader strategy to create an autonomous network, leveraging AI and data analytics to enhance operational efficiency and deliver more dependable connectivity. Khurrum Ashfaque, True Corporation's chief network officer, noted that the company is concentrating on boosting network speed, capacity, and reliability to meet escalating data consumption and diverse customer requirements.
With 48.8 million mobile subscriptions as of the third quarter of 2026, including 20.5 million 5G subscriptions, True observed a 35% surge in average mobile data consumption per subscriber per month in the first half of 2026, up from pre-amalgamation levels. This surge highlights the growing demand for higher network capacity, faster data transmission, and improved connectivity.
True plans to integrate network twin with its nano cluster strategy, which prioritizes network performance management at a more localized level based on actual customer usage patterns and demand. This strategy supports True's efforts to bolster connectivity beyond major urban centers, extending coverage to islands and maritime routes, especially in tourist destinations along Thailand's Andaman coast.
In Krabi and other popular southern Thailand destinations, mobile traffic can vary significantly depending on travel seasons and visitor numbers. Network twin allows engineers to simulate demand scenarios and determine where additional capacity, improved coverage, or network upgrades should be prioritized. For instance, True recently introduced 5G services in Maya Bay on the Phi Phi Islands using microwave backhaul technology.
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