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Alcatel’s Chinese IPTV Coup
Soon after the government authorities granted IPTV license to the Shanghai Media Group (SMG), this French telecommunication and Internet service provider joined in with the Chinese media giant. According to Light Reading, the newly established joint venture is already making initial moves despite some existing skepticism about the profitability of China’s IPTV market. Additional details and links are provided in this article for further information.
“China has nearly 330 million fixed lines and, with 30 million broadband subscribers, the broadband uptake is growing fast. And while SARFT has issued only one license, the major carriers are running trials and testing services and technology with a view to gaining full regulatory approval.”
Posted By: James Li
