Articles tagged with: China Unicom and Satellite

China Unicom deploys Gilat's satellite-based cellular backhaul solution

­China Unicom is deploying a satellite based cellular backhaul from Gilat Satellite Networks to enhance its GSM mobile connectivity in China's Xinjiang region. The deployment of Gilat's SkyAbis cellular backhaul solution enables China Unicom's expansion of GSM services to regions where it was not economically feasible before.  more

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Chinese Operators to Spend Nearly $3 Billion on Earthquake Repairs

China's three telecoms operators are reported to be planning to spend over RMB 20 billion (US$2.93 billion) during 2009 to repair and upgrades networks affected by the Sichuan Province earthquake. According to the announcement, China Telecom will invest US$1.47 billion), China Telecom US$1.26 billion, and China Unicom US$483.74 million.  more

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China Confims Telecom Sector Revamp Plan

BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- China on Saturday unveiled details of its long-awaited restructuring plan for the telecommunications sector, which will involve mergers among the country's fixed-line and mobile operators.  more

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China Unicom Parent Company Tests Music Downloads

BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- The parent company of China Unicom Ltd. said Tuesday it has started testing a music-download service that offers subscribers songs from about 20 record companies, as music and telecommunications firms try to boost revenue and curb piracy by giving consumers convenient channels to buy legitimate music. more

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