dtac review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

dtac suits anyone in Thailand who wants 5G and an eSIM from a national network on a short monthly commitment rather than a long tie in. Entry pricing starts at THB 399, a fair rather than bargain figure, so heavy data users should check what the unlimited tier costs before committing.

Key facts

Best for
A short monthly 5G plan from a national network in Thailand, with an eSIM and wifi calling included.
Seller type
Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
THB 399 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
5G Super Max 599: THB 599 per month, 50GB, monthly; 5G Super Max 1199: THB 1199 per month, unlimited, monthly; 5G Super Max 399: THB 399 per month, 20GB, monthly (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Unlimited plan price
THB 1,199 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Wi-Fi calling
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
TH (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
True Move H Universal Communication Co., Ltd. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Thailand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Contract, Prepaid
Contract length
1
Official website
dtac.co.th

Apps and profiles

Get the app
App Store
Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaLinkedInX

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Short commitment: the listed plan contract term is 1 month, so nothing on the published range ties you in for a year.
  • Billing runs on contract and prepaid terms, so a contract line and a prepaid line both come from the same operator.
  • SIM only plans, 5G, an eSIM and wifi calling are all part of the range rather than paid extras.
  • Unlimited data at THB 1,199 a month places dtac at 128 of 173 on that measure, ahead of where the entry price sits.
  • As a network operator (network) rather than a reseller, the same company supplies the network and the tariff.

Cons

  • Unlimited data costs THB 1,199 a month against an entry price of THB 399, so heavy users pay a steep step up from the base tier.
  • dtac serves TH only, so the tariff is built for a single market and holds nothing for readers shopping across borders.
  • Support runs on phone, chat and help centre, with no app or community channel in the list, so some questions need a phone call or a chat.

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Scored 8.8 / 10 by TariffCue.

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Who it suits

  • Readers in Thailand who want a network's own 5G and an eSIM on a short commitment, since the listed plan contract term is 1 month.
  • People who would rather not sit on a long tie in: dtac bills on contract and prepaid terms, while yesss! adds a rolling option on contract, rolling and prepaid.
  • Households happy to pay THB 1,199 a month for an unlimited allowance rather than capping data on the THB 399 entry plan.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Buyers shopping purely on the lowest entry figure: Lonestar Cell MTN lists $0.20 against dtac's THB 399, in different currencies, so that gap needs weighing on its own.
  • Readers who want a rolling monthly deal, which yesss! carries through contract, rolling and prepaid and dtac does not list in contract and prepaid.
  • Anyone set on a different billing structure, since GETESA runs on prepaid and contract terms rather than dtac's contract and prepaid.

How it compares on our data

On our data, dtac sits at 172 of 258 brands when the list is ranked on price from, and at 128 of 173 when it is ranked on the price of an unlimited plan. Both positions sit past the midpoint of their lists, which reads as a fair price rather than a standout bargain. The overall score of 8.8 follows the same line, and the offer score of 9 is stronger than the cost score of 8.6, suggesting the plan contents carry more weight than the entry figure. The practical reading is that dtac will not win a price comparison on the entry number alone, so it is better judged on what sits inside the plan and on how short the commitment is. The unlimited ranking sits closer to the front of its list than the entry ranking does, and that is the figure worth checking against your own data use before you choose a tier.

Plans and prices

The entry price is THB 399, and that is the figure to anchor any comparison. The reference plan prices set out the tiers, all billed monthly: the entry plan carries a modest data allowance, the middle plan adds a larger one, and the top plan carries unlimited data. Unlimited data also carries its own listed price of THB 1,199 a month, so the step from the entry tier to the unlimited tier is the widest decision in the range. Nothing in the listed prices is flagged as a promotional rate, which means the entry plan and the unlimited plan read as both the opening and the ongoing figure rather than an introductory discount that resets later. For anyone whose data use is light and predictable, the entry plan holds the monthly cost down. For heavy streaming or hotspot use, the gap to the unlimited tier is the figure that settles it. Because the plans are billed monthly, moving between tiers does not mean renegotiating a long term, and the price you read is the price you pay.

Core features

Four things decide whether a dtac line fits, and all four are offered: SIM only plans, 5G, an eSIM and wifi calling. SIM only keeps the handset cost separate, which matters if you already own a phone and want the tariff on its own. An eSIM is available for new numbers, so a line can run on a digital profile as well as a physical card, which suits anyone carrying more than one number. Wifi calling lets calls carry over a fixed broadband connection when the mobile signal indoors is weak. 5G sits across the listed plans rather than sitting behind a premium tier, so faster data is not something you have to pay extra for at the entry price. Taken together, the four mean a single monthly bill can cover a modest data allowance, a digital profile and calls at home without adding a second provider.

The company behind it

dtac is run by True Move H Universal Communication Co., Ltd., with its headquarters in Thailand. The legal entity is named alongside the plan details, which gives you a clear party to contract with in a domestic market rather than an anonymous storefront. Support runs on phone, chat and help centre, so a question about a bill, a plan change or an eSIM can go to a person by phone, through live chat or via the help centre. That mix suits readers who would rather talk a problem through than fill in a form, and it covers the questions that tend to surface once a line is live, such as a mid-cycle change or a data query. Having the same channels for setup and for later use means there is no second route to learn when something needs sorting out.

How dtac compares

Where dtac is available

Available
Thailand

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest dtac plan?+

The entry price is THB 399, and that is the figure dtac publishes as its price from. The lowest tier in the reference plan prices sits at the same level and is billed monthly, so the number you start on is the number you keep, not a teaser rate. Nothing in the listed prices is marked as running below it.

How much does unlimited data cost on dtac?+

Unlimited data is priced at THB 1,199 a month on the top plan in the reference plan prices. That sits well above the entry price of THB 399, so the sensible test is whether your monthly data use would run past the allowance in the cheaper tiers. If it would not, the entry plan is the better buy.

Do I need a long contract with dtac?+

The listed plan contract term is 1 month, so the commitment on the published plans is short. Nothing in the listed plan prices requires a longer term in exchange for a lower rate, which makes it easy to try a plan for a while before deciding to stay. Billing also includes prepaid terms, so a short test is easy to arrange either way.

What billing styles does dtac offer?+

dtac bills on contract and prepaid terms, so you can take a contract line or a prepaid one from the same operator. The listed plan prices are all monthly, which suits anyone who would rather not commit to a long term for a phone bill. Rolling billing, by contrast, is not among the options dtac lists here.

Can I get a SIM only line and bring my own phone?+

SIM only plans are offered, so you can bring a handset you already own and pay for the line alone. 5G is part of the same range rather than a premium tier, so a SIM only line is not limited to slower data. As a network operator (network), dtac supplies both the network and the tariff behind that line.

Does dtac offer eSIM and wifi calling?+

Both are offered. An eSIM is available for new numbers, so a line can run on a digital profile as well as a physical card, and wifi calling lets calls continue over a fixed broadband connection when the mobile signal indoors is weak. Support runs on phone, chat and help centre if you need help setting either one up.

Where can I use a dtac SIM?+

dtac is headquartered in Thailand and its plans are sold in Thailand, so the tariffs are built for that market and a SIM is set up for local use. Anyone reading this from another country would be looking at a domestic tariff rather than a travel product, and the listed prices are quoted in the local currency.

Who runs dtac, and how do I get help?+

The operator is True Move H Universal Communication Co., Ltd., headquartered in Thailand. Support runs on phone, chat and help centre, so billing questions, plan changes and eSIM setup can go to a person by phone, through live chat or via the help centre. Having a named legal entity also gives you a clear party to deal with if a plan needs changing.

How does dtac rank on price?+

Ranked on entry price, dtac sits at 172 of 258 brands on the site, and at 128 of 173 on the price of an unlimited plan. Both sit past the midpoint of their lists, so the ranking points to a fair price rather than a standout bargain, and the contents of the plan carry the argument.

Sources

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

dtac

A short monthly 5G plan from a national network in Thailand, with an eSIM and wifi calling included.

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