True Corporation PLC is launching special mobile top-up packages at the most accessible price points for the first time to support the low-income and the disabled. This offer is made possible after the amalgamation of True and dtac and the benefits being passed on to help reduce living costs of low-income and disabled persons, support their access to the internet, and raise the digital standard of living. Two new packages are available at the same price point of 100 Baht and 30-day usage – choose either 10 GB of data at maximum speed or 8 GB with 100 minutes of free calls to any carrier. To be eligible for purchase, show the Disabled Person ID card or State Welfare Card to register at any True Shop or dtac Hall.
True Support Government Welfare Scheme to Encourage Better Access for the Low-Income People
Chakkrit Urairat, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, True Corporation PLC, said, “True Corporation offers special privileges and benefits to the consumers that arise from the amalgamation of True and dtac, aligning with our philosophy of Better Together. One of the missions of the True and dtac amalgamation is to ensure improved access to digital technology and benefits equally for all Thai people. This is especially important for people in the low-income and disabled person groups as the 2021 figures show that the demand for mobile phone services and internet amongst low-income households rose 45.37% from the previous year. They have a lower mobile phone penetration rate of 73.89% and an internet penetration rate of just 45.37%. Overall Thai mobile data usage is only 531 Baht per person per month at 10 GB, while those opting for unlimited data spend an average of 580 Baht monthly. Due to the current rising costs of living, the low-income is more vulnerable to these changes.
The particular internet package is at only 100 Baht for 30 days, and the consumer can opt for either 10 GB of data at maximum speed or 8 GB with 100 minutes of free calls to any carrier. These can help alleviate the burden on more than 15 million people with the State Welfare Card or the Disabled Person ID Card, which are being affected by the current state of the economy. They can take advantage of better access to quality mobile and internet services and be part of the process in alleviating disparity.”
