Articles tagged with: Ktf and Capex

South Korean Telcos Seeing Easing Competition and Better Profitability

A research note from Korea Investment & Securities (KIS) notes that despite sluggish profitability in 2Q08, the three wireless telcos have been outperforming the broader stock market. Positive catalysts for their stock prices were highlighted defensive characteristics amid the slowing domestic economy and eased marketing competition since July. Given some changes in the wireless telecom market conditions, they think it is time to keep an eye on the slowdown in competition going forward.  more

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3G Licensing Instrumental in Driving Network Equipment Market

IDC Research has reported that China, India, and Korea accounted for 78% of total mobile subscribers in the Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) or APEJ region in 2005, up from 76% in 2004. The total mobile equipment capital expenditure (capex) in the three markets of China, India and Korea increased 17% in 2005 to reach US$14.93 billion from US$12.76 billion in 2004. more

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