ADVISORY, June 3, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: The CDMA Development Group (CDG) today commented on China
Unicom's agreement to sell its CDMA business and network
assets to China Telecom. The acquisition will integrate
China's largest CDMA2000(r) network with the country's
largest wireline operator, creating a strong CDMA operator
in China's newly restructured telecommunications
environment that opens up opportunities for domestic
companies and drives the deployment of 3G mobile services.
The CDG today issued the following statement:
"This announcement is a major milestone for CDMA in China.
Operating the country's largest CDMA network under China's
largest wireline service provider will positively impact
China's competitive landscape, giving consumers more
choices in accessing the services they desire across an
integrated mobile and fixed-line network. CDMA2000 is a
proven global standard with high performance and
flexibility that has enabled operators around the world to
rapidly and cost-effectively deploy telephony and advanced
mobile broadband services. The CDG is committed to continue
working with China Telecom in meeting this demand for
mobile broadband services through the continued expansion
of its CDMA2000 network," stated Perry LaForge, executive
director of the CDG.
WHO: The CDMA Development Group is a trade association formed to
foster the worldwide development, implementation and use of
CDMA2000(r) technologies. The more than 130 member
companies of the CDG include many of the world's largest
wireless carriers and equipment manufacturers. The primary
activities of the CDG include development of CDMA2000
features and services, public relations, education and
seminars, regulatory affairs and international support.
Currently, there are more than 500 individuals working
within various CDG subcommittees on CDMA2000-related
matters.
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