Rumor: China Mobile to Begin 30 Mln Unit 3G Handset Tender
CWW, 1/07/11
An industry source recently revealed that China Mobile (NYSE: CHL; 0941.HK) plans to purchase 30 mln TD-SCDMA handsets in 2011. The new handsets will cover all price ranges from low-end to high-end. In addition, China Multimedia Mobile Broadcasting (CMMB)-based mobile TV functionality will become a standard feature for all TD-SCDMA handsets China Mobile procures. This information has not been confirmed by China Mobile.
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