China Mobile to Launch Low-Cost TD-LTE Smartphone in 2015

Netease Tech, 1/18/13

During his visit to Taiwan, China Mobile (NYSE: CHL; 0941.HK) President Li Yue said that the operator will announce an RMB 1,000 TD-LTE smartphone in 2015.

Li said that China Mobile is at work on a global roaming plan for smartphones with TD-LTE and FDD-LTE support, and hopes to cooperate with manufacturers.

China Mobile deployed approximately 20,000 TD-LTE base stations in 2012 and procured 80,000 terminal devices. According to Li, TD-LTE coverage could reach 30% to 35% on the Chinese mainland in 2013.

Editor's Note: For more background on this topic, please see "China Mobile President Visits Taiwan to Secure 4G Support" MD 1/16/13 issue.

Keywords: Li Yue China Mobile smartphone wireless FDD-LTE CHL TD-LTE 0941.HK handset low-cost phone base station operator-customized

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