Nokia and NTC Partner for Digital TV Broadcasting Services in China

Strategic Insights -

Nokia has signed an agreement with China's largest cable television operator, NTC, to deliver its digital multimedia terminals to NTC's broadcasting services in investment areas. The partnership aims to bring advanced digital TV broadcasting and value-added services to the Chinese market. Interactive services such as electronic newspapers, stock market information, remote education, games, and home banking will be enabled through the Nokia Mediamaster solution. NTC sees tremendous growth potential in digital TV and plans to deploy digital CATV broadcasting as a must-have service for its subscribers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nokia will deliver its Digital Multimedia Terminals to NTC's broadcasting services in investment areas, enabling digital TV broadcasting and value-added services.
  • The Nokia Mediamaster solution will support interactive services such as electronic newspapers, stock market information, remote education, games, and home banking.
  • Demand for new, innovative broadcasting-related services is driving the market, with interactive services being aggressively deployed around the world.
  • NTC President Mr. Yao Qing sees huge growth potential in digital TV, particularly in China where DTV is expected to be a main Internet access device at home.
  • Nokia's partnership with NTC is part of its long-term commitment to China and its push to become a leading supplier of mobile and fixed communication systems and equipment in the country.
  • Nokia has established seven joint ventures, one wholly owned manufacturing plant, and one R&D center in China, and has more than 5,000 employees in the country.
  • China is Nokia's second-largest market, with investments exceeding USD1 billion.
  • Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications and has become a leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed, and IP networks.

Statistics:

  • China is expected to be one of the main Internet access devices at home, driving the growth of digital TV.
  • Demand for high-speed Internet access is increasing, with 3 in 4 Chinese companies considering investing in Internet-based applications.
  • China has a population of over 1.3 billion people, making it a significant market for mobile and fixed communication systems and equipment.
  • Nokia has investments exceeding USD1 billion in China, making it the country's second-largest market.
  • Nokia has established seven joint ventures, one wholly owned manufacturing plant, and one R&D center in China, employing more than 5,000 people.

Sources:

  • Nokia and NTC sign an agreement for digital TV broadcasting services in NTC CATV investment areas. (Reference: Nokia's official press release)
  • NTC sees huge growth potential in digital TV, with the Chinese market expected to be a main Internet access device at home. (Reference: Interview with Mr. Yao Qing, President of NTC)
  • Nokia is committed to long-term partnerships in China, with investments exceeding USD1 billion and a significant presence in the country. (Reference: Nokia's official website)