Интернет в Таиланде — WIFI, 3G, 4G. Стоимость и подключение

It's hard for modern man to do without the Internet, and even when vacationing in far away Thailand, we are looking for an opportunity to get online to connect with relatives and friends back home, or to make a Skype call.

Those who are planning a trip to this distant, sunny country in the near future, probably would not hurt to know how the Internet works in Thailand, as well as all the nuances of its use. Well, we'll try to help you with that.

Operators

Mobile Internet services in Thailand are provided by AIS, DTAC and True Move. DTAC, which has the largest network of base stations with 3G and 4G support, is consistently the best in quality. This operator, the only one of all, provides a loan of 30 baht when you need to call with a zero balance.

The second position is occupied by AIS, which also has a good level of connectivity and 3G signal quality. The level of coverage in the country by these two operators is about equal, so their services are in high demand among those who need primarily mobile Internet. As for True Move, this operator is active in the northern regions of Thailand, introducing modern 4G communication. DTAC's 850 MHz 4G Internet is available in Bangkok and in more than 40 provinces of Thailand.

How much does the Internet cost in Thailand

Internet users are offered a variety of unlimited Internet packages to choose from. Although the concept of unlimited Internet in Thailand is rather relative. It is common practice here to provide only a certain amount of unlimited traffic.

Having used up the amount of unlimited traffic, the speed of communication drops significantly.

The most popular, due to their price and convenience, are packages costing: 49, 199, 299, 399, 699 and 799 baht; traffic with unlimited speed. In all tariffs the maximum speed of the Internet reach 42 Mbit / s, but at the same time tariffs for 299 and 399 baht are the least favorable, because after exceeding the traffic they drop the speed to 128 Kbps, and that's very little, you must admit. In the other tariffs, the speed of the Internet, after using up the provided high-speed traffic, is 384 kbps.

Mobile operators often hold various promotions and special offers.

Frequency and speed of mobile Internet

DTAC Operator: GSM 1800, 3G 850/2100 MHz, 4G LTE 2100 MHz;

AIS Operator: GSM 1800, 3G 900/2100 MHz;

TrueMove operator: GSM 1800, 3G 850/2100 MHz, 4G LTE 2100 MHz.

Until recently, travelers who had the DTAC's largest operator card in their smartphones had trouble using mobile Internet because of the incompatibility of modern gadgets with 850 MHz frequencies, but with the 2100 MHz connection, supported by all recent generations of devices, this problem can be completely forgotten. It's easy to find out if your mobile device is compatible with local frequencies; To do this, you just need to check the enclosed instructions or go to the manufacturer's website. Usually it clearly states the frequency range in which the particular gadget works.

It is important not to be confused: support for GSM (2G) 850 MHz is not equal to support for 3G and 4G, or HSPA, it is a low data download speed, which you hardly need.

Владельцам смартфонов, несовместимых с частотой 850 МГц, можно предложить покупку модема, или симки, восприимчивых к частоте UMTS 900. Если же телефон глух и к позывным UMTS 900, остается только одно – воспользоваться TOT3G. Но тем, кто отправляется на южные курорты, следует помнить, что в этих районах Таиланда качество 3G покрытия пока оставляет желать лучшего, поэтому связь может не соответствовать вашим ожиданиям.

Wi-Fi in Thailand

Large tourist areas and large cities in Thailand provide Wi-Fi services everywhere, and you can use the wireless capabilities anywhere: in hotels, shopping malls, entertainment venues, and even in transport. At the same time, each network is securely protected by a password, which you can learn from the administration of the institution or just buy.

Purchase a password is very common in Pattaya. The quality of communication varies from case to case, but at least Wi-Fi Internet in Thailand will allow you to visit sites and communicate in social networks.

Where to buy SIM cards

The easiest way to buy a SIM card at Bangkok Airport, Phuket - in a word, upon arrival, immediately after passing passport control. At the airport you can also recharge. In chain stores 7/11 or Family Mart sell special travel packages. It is most convenient to buy a starter pack costing 49 baht. Of the money you pay 15 baht is on the account, and 34 baht is the cost of connection, of which a percentage is paid to the distributors. The size of SIM cards varies.

По умолчанию покупателям предлагают классические симки, есть также микро-сим и нано-сим; последние используются для iPhone, и обладателям продукции корпорации Apple следует сразу предупредить об этом продавца простой фразой «Sim for iPhone». (Приобретайте сим-карты в специализированных магазинам, во избежание недоразумений и трудностями перед выбором мобильного пакета и услуг).

In addition to the package for 49 baht, there are also packages for 299 baht, of which 100 baht will be added to the account and the user is given a week of unlimited internet with up to 1.5 GB of traffic. The package is also available for 599 baht - the same 100 baht on the account and half a month of high-speed Internet up to 4 GB. You can activate Internet packages through USSD code, as well as by calling *9000 with the following selection through the voice menu.

There is a service for the online purchase of a SIM card, for example DTAC, before you enter the country. All you need to do is choose a tariff and pay for it on the operator's website, and then wait for the purchase to be mailed to you. Delivery costs 350 baht, so pre-ordering is justified only if absolutely necessary.

Previously, no documents were required when purchasing SIM cards, but as of July 31, 2015, this rule was abolished, and now in order to get a local number, you must present your passport and undergo the registration procedure with the selected operator. SIM cards purchased before this date are subject to mandatory registration, and all unregistered ones will be deactivated.

To register the card you need to visit a branch of the mobile operator, also this service is provided by Big C, Tesco Lotus and 7/11 stores. The whole procedure takes about 5 minutes; you will need to show your passport.

How to connect to DTAC Internet in Thailand

As a rule, all Internet settings are already included by default in the SIM card; the user only needs to connect the Internet package. In case of emergencies, when all the settings turn out to be gone, you should check the access point and, if it is missing, create a new one. This task is easily solved with just a few keystrokes on your phone.

Settings > Mobile Networks > Access Point > Add New;

Basic > Network > Cellular > Data transfer > Cellular data (APN, username, password).

Then enter: Name - Dtac , APN: www.dtac.co.th. Do not touch the other fields.

After creating an access point, you must activate it by rebooting the phone.

How to recharge

Purchase a payment card of 100, 200 or 500 baht. After removing the protective layer a code will appear, then on the phone dial the following: *100* code 1 code 2# and press the call button. The money will appear on the account at once. You can also refill the account through the cashier, telling the cashier your number.

Deposit via bank card on the official site DTAC, but keep in mind that they only accept WMZ for payment. You can also recharge your account through a regular exchanger.

SIM-cards have a limited validity period, renewable with top-up.

Of course, the Internet in Thailand has many peculiarities, much more than we have been able to cover in this article, but this information is usually enough to use without problems this, without exaggeration, the benefit of modern civilization. We hope that this information will help you during your trip.

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