Line Mobile's online registration system and its brand awareness are two major points the panel took issue with, said a source at the panel. NBTC regulations for mobile service registration require users to show their ID card at service shops, but Line Mobile allows customers to do it online. Line Mobile launched its digital mobile service on Sept 19, claiming it is independently owned by DTN, a subsidiary of DTAC in collaboration with Line Thailand. Line Mobile insisted the government still receives full licensing fee revenues because it will be transferred to DTN, who holds a mobile licence from NBTC. Line Mobile made a splash upon market entry by claiming users can enjoy lower prices and free Line services, including Line Messenger, Line Calls, and Line Video Calls, as well as watch Line TV without data quota losses.

Source: Bangkok Post November 09, 2017 21:45 UTC