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Articles tagged with: China Telecom and 3G Licenses
Gemalto Supplying to All Three Mobile Operators in China
Smartcard vendor, Gemalto says that it has started supplying its UICC (Universal Identity Cryptographic Computer) and R-UIM (Removable User Identity Module) cards to all three mobile operators in China for their 3G networks. With deliveries made through its joint ventures in China, Gemalto says that it is the first provider to be fully qualified to support the different 3G wireless standards; CDMA EVDO, TD-SCDMA and WCDMA. more
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China Defies Global Decline in Wireless Carrier Spending
China in 2009 is expected to defy the downturn in the global wireless infrastructure equipment business, as the nation's 3G network rollout drives world-beating double-digit growth in carrier capital spending, according to iSuppli. more
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China Confirms 3G License Awards
China has finally awarded its long awaited 3G licenses and formally outlined who got what. The government confirmed that the Cabinet has approved the licenses last Wednesday, but only published the formal details this morning. more
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China Unicom 3G Network to be Deployed Nationwide
China Unicom's parent company, China United Communications Corporation has revealed that it plans to build a nationwide WCDMA based network and will start issuing tenders for the contracts in November. more
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OLYMPICS: Beijing to Have 3G, but with Hiccups
BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- China has long promised that third-generation mobile phone technology will be available at the Beijing Olympics, but international travelers shouldn't expect seamless service. more
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Influence of Telecom Restructuring in China's Telecom Market
On May 24, 2008, a telecom-restructuring plan was decided, triggering a new round of discussions in a telecom industry that had been quiet for some time. In accordance with the restructuring plan, China Telecom would purchase the CDMA network (both assets and subscribers) of China Unicom; China Unicom would be merged with China Netcom; the fundamental telecom service of China Satcom would be merged into the business of China Telecom; and China Railcom would be merged into China Mobile. After the restructuring, three major operators, namely China Unicom, China Mobile and China Telecom, would come into being, and this will influence China's telecom market as follows: more
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China Telecom Industry Restructuring - Positive but 3G Uncertainties Remain
The debt ratings agency, Fitch has commented that the recently announced telecommunication (telecom) industry restructuring in China helps somewhat towards resolving the uncertainty that has surrounded the industry for years. The announced industry restructuring falls in line with the agency's expectation, i.e. China Mobile acquires China Tietong Communications Corporation, China Telecom acquires China Unicom's CDMA business and network, and China Unicom's GSM business merges with China Netcom. more
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TD-SCDMA Will Dominate in China, but Faces Tough Going Elsewhere
TD-SCDMA is expected to be the dominant 3G technology in China, due to the heavyweight government support it receives. According to ABI Research analyst Hwai Lin Khor, "TD-SCDMA is likely to face an uphill battle outside of Mainland China, even in Hong Kong." more
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Vodafone Sees Improved Opportunities in China
Vodafone expects to increase its presence in China following a long anticipate restructuring of the telecoms market by the government. Vodafone's chief executive, Arun Sarin told the London Financial Times that the group's stake in China Mobile - valued at around US$13 billion - is a "kitty" that could be used to take advantage of potential opportunities. more
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Government Drives 3G Wireless Transition in China
China's National Development & Reform Commission (NDRC) believes that a fundamental restructuring of the nation's telecom industry is essential to promote the long-term growth of the country's fixed and wireless core communications networks. Because of this, the Chinese government is offering 3G licenses to the four state-owned telcos-China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom and China Netcom-as incentives if they are willing to accept reforms, according to iSuppli. more
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