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Articles tagged with: Sichuan Province and Satellite
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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ITU Sends 100 Satellite Phones to Chinese Earthquake Zone
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has deployed 100 satellite phones to help restore vital communication links in the aftermath of the severe earthquake that struck central China. The quake, which destroyed infrastructure and telecommunications lines, disrupted electricity and transport, brought down buildings and rendered nearly 5 million people homeless, is the country's worst natural disaster in three decades. more