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Telecom operators strengthen rural presence

November 10,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

China’s telecom operators have recently announced business expansion plans to strengthen their presence in rural communications market, characterized by the similar focus of combining communications with information. How will these firms operate in the vast rural parts of the country? Is the necessary infrastructure ready?

Bus Online strives to become a hot mobile content medium

November 01,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

Venture capitalists are focusing the little screens on public transport. Taking advantage of its outlets on public buses in major cities, Bus Online, a mobile multimedia network and content operator, however, wants to turn their screens into a mobile multimedia network by cooperating with Internet multimedia providers and WAP with the goal of tapping the growing mobile media market and generate profit from both advertising and content.

Operator customized mobile phones: next battlefield of cell phone market

October 26,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

The upcoming 3G age ushers in operator customized mobile phones (CMPs). Since domestic cell phone makers do not have good grasp of the technology yet, overseas cell phone makers have a competitive edge to gain major contracts from Chinese mobile operators. In the new age while technological essence is emphasized, how do domestic cell phone makers compete even with their limitations?

Linktone partners with MTV China for WAP services

October 16,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

Linktone Ltd., a leading provider of wireless interactive entertainment products and services to consumers in China, announced in a statement today that the Company will establish an exclusive partnership with MTV China, a subsidiary of Viacom, one of the leading global entertainment content companies. Linktone will operate wireless application protocol (WAP) services for MTV China on China Unicom's platform, one of the two major mobile operator platforms in China.

Pacificnet in strategic partnership with China Unicom

October 11,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

PacificNet Inc., a leading provider of CRM and telemarketing services, e-commerce, gaming and Value-Added Services (VAS) in China, announced today that it has taken another step in its strategy of capturing market opportunities with the impending launch of 3G in China.

minfo Inc. to deliver mobile search via instant messaging in China

September 19,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

mInfo(R) Inc.(minfo.com), a leading Chinese mobile search service provider, is now making its free services even more accessible by releasing a new Instant Message (IM) search service that can be used on either cell phones or PCs. mInfo was the only mobile search provider in China offering both SMS and WAP search services, but now extends that lead by adding IM as a new Interactive Search option, said the company in a statement today.

Cross-province phone cards flood Beijing market

August 28,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

Cross-province phone cards’ entrance to Beijing market not only gives consumers more options but also increases operators’ competitiveness, Economic Information Daily reported.

China Unicom H1 profit up 20%

August 25,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

China Unicom posted a first-half profit increased by 20.2 percent to 2.8 billion yuan, despite fierce competition posed by China Mobile, Forbes reported.

China to begin Mobile TV trial mid-2007

August 22,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

The State Administration for Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) has announced plans to try putting mobile TV services in trial in mid-2007 to prepare for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games broadcasting on mobile TV, Forbes reported.

China Mobile should prioritize strengthening its domestic position

August 22,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

Instead of seeking overseas acquisitions, China Mobile should first strengthen its position in the domestic market, FTChinese.com reported.

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As one of the two mobile phone operators in China, China Unicom Limited engages in cellular business in 30 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China. It has a global system for mobile, GSM, communications and CDMA. It is also a provder of international and domestic long-distance calls, data and Internet services, and other related telecommunication value-added businesses. China Unicom has constructed a broadband optical fiber transmission network in the Mainland as a shared platform that supports the operations of cellular business, international and domestic long-distance calls, data and Internet. In the first quarter of 2006, China Unicom had revenues rose 10 percent to 22.9 billion yuan and net income rose 31 percent to 1.39 billion yuan, boosted by higher sales from its GSM business and increased income from the CDMA business. Together with China Mobile, China Unicom is a major competitor for the expected 3G license.

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	Telecom operators strengthen rural presence November 10,2006 By AMY CHEUNG China’s telecom operators have recently announced business expansion plans to strengthen their presence in rural communications market, characterized by the similar focus of combining communications with information. How will these firms operate in the vast rural parts of the country? Is the necessary infrastructure ready? Bus Online strives to become a hot mobile content medium November 01,2006 By AMY CHEUNG Venture capitalists are focusing the little screens on public transport. Taking advantage of its outlets on public buses in major cities, Bus Online, a mobile multimedia network and content operator, however, wants to turn their screens into a mobile multimedia network by cooperating with Internet multimedia providers and WAP with the goal of tapping the growing mobile media market and generate profit from both advertising and content. Operator customized mobile phones: next battlefield of cell phone market October 26,2006 By AMY CHEUNG The upcoming 3G age ushers in operator customized mobile phones (CMPs). Since domestic cell phone makers do not have good grasp of the technology yet, overseas cell phone makers have a competitive edge to gain major contracts from Chinese mobile operators. In the new age while technological essence is emphasized, how do domestic cell phone makers compete even with their limitations? Linktone partners with MTV China for WAP services October 16,2006 By AMY CHEUNG Linktone Ltd., a leading provider of wireless interactive entertainment products and services to consumers in China, announced in a statement today that the Company will establish an exclusive partnership with MTV China, a subsidiary of Viacom, one of the leading global entertainment content companies. Linktone will operate wireless application protocol (WAP) services for MTV China on China Unicom's platform, one of the two major mobile operator platforms in China. Pacificnet in strategic partnership with China Unicom October 11,2006 By AMY CHEUNG PacificNet Inc., a leading provider of CRM and telemarketing services, e-commerce, gaming and Value-Added Services (VAS) in China, announced today that it has taken another step in its strategy of capturing market opportunities with the impending launch of 3G in China. minfo Inc. to deliver mobile search via instant messaging in China September 19,2006 By AMY CHEUNG mInfo(R) Inc.(minfo.com), a leading Chinese mobile search service provider, is now making its free services even more accessible by releasing a new Instant Message (IM) search service that can be used on either cell phones or PCs. mInfo was the only mobile search provider in China offering both SMS and WAP search services, but now extends that lead by adding IM as a new Interactive Search option, said the company in a statement today. Cross-province phone cards flood Beijing market August 28,2006 By AMY CHEUNG Cross-province phone cards’ entrance to Beijing market not only gives consumers more options but also increases operators’ competitiveness, Economic Information Daily reported. China Unicom H1 profit up 20% August 25,2006 By AMY CHEUNG China Unicom posted a first-half profit increased by 20.2 percent to 2.8 billion yuan, despite fierce competition posed by China Mobile, Forbes reported. China to begin Mobile TV trial mid-2007 August 22,2006 By AMY CHEUNG The State Administration for Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) has announced plans to try putting mobile TV services in trial in mid-2007 to prepare for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games broadcasting on mobile TV, Forbes reported. China Mobile should prioritize strengthening its domestic position August 22,2006 By AMY CHEUNG Instead of seeking overseas acquisitions, China Mobile should first strengthen its position in the domestic market, FTChinese.com reported. 1 2 3 4 5 6	As one of the two mobile phone operators in China, China Unicom Limited engages in cellular business in 30 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China. It has a global system for mobile, GSM, communications and CDMA. It is also a provder of international and domestic long-distance calls, data and Internet services, and other related telecommunication value-added businesses. China Unicom has constructed a broadband optical fiber transmission network in the Mainland as a shared platform that supports the operations of cellular business, international and domestic long-distance calls, data and Internet. In the first quarter of 2006, China Unicom had revenues rose 10 percent to 22.9 billion yuan and net income rose 31 percent to 1.39 billion yuan, boosted by higher sales from its GSM business and increased income from the CDMA business. Together with China Mobile, China Unicom is a major competitor for the expected 3G license. Today’s Daily Briefs E-Mail Sign up for a roundup of the day’s top stories, sent every day. MOST POPULAR Jiangxi Copper 1H net profit up 35% Merger of Yunnan cigarette makers rumored China’s cartoon industry to make up 1% of GDP: Morgan Stanley Shenzhen Coship Electronics takes full control of software subsidiary Changshu opens China’s largest kids' ware center Shanghai to host 3rd environment expo in September Shandong's Rizhao Port to upgrade handling capacity Battery vehicle plant launched in Tianjin Private sector makes inroads into Chinese shipbuilding industry Electric device maker spins off property business Go to Complete List >

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