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China Mobile Outlines 4G Plan for Shanghai Expo 2010

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China Mobile, the world's largest wireless carrier by subscriber, has outlined its plan to commence the trial run of its 4G network during Shanghai Expo 2010, a six-month event to be held from May 1 to October 31, 2010. The company has partnered with Alcatel-Lucent to design, construct, and integrate the communication infrastructure for the 4G network trial, which will provide advanced wireless services, including high-definition TV and ultra-fast broadband Internet access, to the 70 million visitors expected to attend the expo. China Mobile plans to invest RMB 15 billion ($2.19 billion) over the next three years in Shanghai, with the TD-LTE network being a key part of this investment.

Key Takeaways:

  • China Mobile will commence the trial run of its 4G network during Shanghai Expo 2010, with over 70 million visitors expected to attend.
  • The company has partnered with Alcatel-Lucent to design, construct, and integrate the communication infrastructure for the 4G network trial.
  • China Mobile's 4G service is based on the TD-LTE (Time Division Duplex Long Term Evolution) mobile broadband technology.
  • The company plans to invest RMB 15 billion ($2.19 billion) over the next three years in Shanghai, with the TD-LTE network being a key part of this investment.
  • China Mobile's 4G network will provide advanced wireless services, including high-definition TV and ultra-fast broadband Internet access, to the attendees of the expo.
  • The three major Chinese telecom operators, China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom, are investing heavily in Shanghai to improve the city's network infrastructure.
  • China Mobile's TD-LTE venture is being supported by the British telecom giant Vodafone.

Statistics:

  • China Medical will invest RMB 15 billion ($2.19 billion) in Shanghai over the next three years.
  • Over 70 million visitors are expected to attend Shanghai Expo 2010.
  • China Mobile's 4G network will provide advanced wireless services to the attendees of the expo.

Sources:

  • Zacks.com
  • Zacks Equity Research
  • China Mobile (NYSE: CHL)
  • Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE: ALU)
  • China Unicom (NYSE: CHU)
  • China Telecom (NYSE: CHA)
  • Vodafone (NYSE: VOD)

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