News Update
China Telecom launches commercial 3G trial services
China Telecom has launched the first commercial trial of 3G services in Shanghai. A total of 1600 terminal stations in the city had been completed as of Sunday.
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Questions and Answers
When is 3G available?
The issuing of the licenses does not mean that the service will be available immediately. The three carriers have different time tables.
Is the 3G service expensive?
The three mobile carriers have all said that they will take full consideration of consumers´ financial capabilities. And they have agreed to set the price equal to or a little lower than that of the 2G services.
Do users have to change phone numbers?
Both China Mobile and China Telecom say their users can enjoy the 3G service without changing their phone number. China Unicom said it hasn´t decided whether it will do the same.
Can 3G roam worldwide?
The 3G service is available in countries that offer this kind of service.
How will telecom equipment makers gain from the licensing?
Nearly all the gear makers will gain from the spending spree. Foreign vendors who have been reluctant or slow in supporting the TD-SCDMA would naturally get lesser contracts.
What influence will 3G bring to Chinese market?
The Chinese government sees the development of 3G networks as an important step in boosting domestic demand and optimizing the telecom market competition.
