MIIT to Issue Third Batch of MVNO Licenses in 1-2 Months
Sina Tech, 6/12/14
Miao Wei, head of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), has disclosed that the MIIT is currently in the process of approving applications for a third batch of MVNO licenses in China, to be issued within one to two months.
An industry source has revealed that 7-8 companies will be awarded licenses in the upcoming issuance, including China Mobile MVNO partners 21Vianet (Nasdaq: VNET), ZTE (0763.HK; 000063.SZ) subsidiary SeeCom Technology, Yinsheng E-Pay, Dr. Peng Telecom & Media Group (600804.SH), and China PTAC.
Editor's Note: For more background on this topic, please see "China Mobile Confirms Partnership with 17 MVNOs" MD 5/08/14 issue.
Keywords: Miao Wei China Mobile 21Vianet PTAC wireless 000063.SZ 0763.HK VNET ZTE MIIT MVNO Dr. Peng 600804.SH Yinsheng E-Pay license CHL 0941.HK