Without an internet connection, having a super-phone is like owning a car without gas, nice to look at but you can’t do much with it. And since we are still waiting for 3G to arrive, the best (and pretty much only) solution for those wanting mobile internet in Thailand is EDGE. We explore the different EDGE deals on offer from our country’s mobile network giants.
AIS
Call center 1175, www.ais.co.th
Regardless whether you’re a privileged Serenade Club member or a lowly pre-pay customer, the charge for unlimited EDGE is B39 a day or B999 a month. The AIS service is by far the most economical compared to others in town. The speed is at 384kbps if you’re in the city but it shouldn’t ever drop below 114kbps. Also if you’re not a heavy user, AIS also offers packages from 3 to 250 hours, or you can go with their rate of B1 a minute for a quick check of your email.
DTAC
Call center 1678, www.dtac.co.th
DTAC might be big on phone packages, but they can’t offer the best deals for online addicts. For unlimited usage at the same speed, 384kbps, as AIS, DTAC users have to dish out B1070 a month. A cheaper option might be the smaller packages as the charges are just B32 for 3, B53 for 6 and B105 for 40 hours.
True Move
Call center: 1331, www.truemove.co.th.
At first glance, True’s new Mobile Hi-Speed package looks like a winner—B20 a day; B450 a month for unlimited wifi and EDGE. Sound too good to be true? Well it is. True’s wifi, at 256kbps, is slower than its competitors’ EDGE, and its EDGE is a measly 160kbps.
