China-based Datang Telecom to re-enter handset market, say sources

20 May 2008

It looks like a logical guess. TD-SCDMA is still a island so far without tier 1 handset manufacturers. China-based companies do have the advantage of close to the market. Datang is also the key technology player too.

China-based Datang Telecom Technology and Industry Group has decided to re-enter the China handset market with plans to launch 15 handsets before the end of 2008, according to market sources in China and Taiwan.
Datang will focus on TD-SCDMA/GSM and GSM/PHS dual-mode handsets as well as GSM handsets, the sources said.
Since the Datang Group is currently the largest vendor of solutions for TD-SCDMA handsets and the company also holds a number of patents for core TD-SCDMA technology, Datang's move will place itself in direct competition with its handset clients, the sources noted.
Datang has signed over 35 licensing contracts with 25 terminal-end makers for TD-SCDMA devices, according to company data.

China Datang Mobile Chooses 3G Mobile Interactive Entertainment Platform

10 Dec 2007 US / China : NMS Communications announced that Datang Mobile is using NMS’s 3G Mobile TV platform to develop and deploy 3G mobile entertainment systems for the emerging 3G China mobile market.
Datang Mobile’s 3G Mobile Interactive Entertainment solution allows mobile operators to increase average revenue per user (ARPU), create customer loyalty and offer distinct brand differentiation through truly interactive content. It provides a standard platform for any 3G handset offering a simple user interface which requires minimal “clicks” to access video content. This approach represents a complete revolution from the traditional experience of browsing through WAP menus on mobile phones and can be customized to meet the different needs of telecom operators or content owners.
NMS’s 3G mobile video components, the foundation of Datang Mobile’s 3G Mobile Interactive Entertainment solution, provides operators and network equipment providers such as Datang Mobile the ability to rapidly develop and deploy new, innovative video and voice applications for IP, PSTN and 3G/324M networks and quickly assimilate new features such as 3G streaming video services to 3G based handsets.
“NMS Communications has extensive credentials in providing 3G/324M video technology including its scalability, ease of use and low latency necessary for video playback. Its video expertise helps Datang take the lead within the emerging China 3G mobile network market,” said Mr. Lu Wu, vice president of Datang Mobile.
“We are excited about our new partnership with Datang Mobile for introducing Mobile Entertainment services within China’s 3G Mobile Solution Network,” said Steve Gladstone, president, NMS Communications Platforms division. “We’re pleased that NMS’s leading video technology will contribute to Datang Mobile’s success and look forward to a continuing and profitable partnership.”
About Datang Mobile
Datang Mobile Communications Equipment Co., Ltd (Datang Mobile) registered and established in Beijing on February 8, 2002, is one of the core members of Datang Telecom Technology and Industry Group. The company headquarters is in Beijing, with one subsidiary in Shanghai and one branch in Xi’an.

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