Features on Companies - China Unicom

About China Unicom

China Telecom acquired the CDMA network and operations from China Unicom in June 2008 and completed the migration of existing CDMA users using Amdocs tools. Chang Xiaobing is the Chairman and CEO of the company.

History

AsiaInfo has played a significant role in the construction of the national backbones and provincial access networks.

Timeline

January 2009: Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued 3G licenses
A February 09 research report shows that China Unicom is not only extending their 2G infrastructure to rural areas but also earmarking tens of billions of dollars for their new 3G networks.
In June 09, China Unicom, along with other operators joined the Chinese telecom regulators to intensify crackdown on mobile spam.
June 09: Begins to get supplies of UICC (Universal Identity Cryptographic Computer) and R-UIM (Removable User Identity Module) cards from Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, in preparation for the highly-anticipated 3G commercial of 2009.
July 09: China Hangzhou Dragon Hotel selects IBM to implement Smart Hotel Transformation Project that allows integration of China's six telecommunications networks into one platform -- the first of its kind in the industry.
July 16, 2009: China Voice Holding Corporation (CHVC) (OTC: CHVC), announces that their China subsidiary, Beijing CandidSoft Technology Co. Ltd. (CandidSoft), has signed an agreement with China Unicom Ltd., to private label its patented/copyrighted SKY O/A Office Automation with integrated Digital Voice Application under the ICT Business brand.
September 6, 2009: broad strategic alliance with Telefonica China and a mutual investment agreement

Management

Chang Xiaobing, Chairman

Agreements, Partnerships and Associations

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UTStarcom provides IPTV deployments for the company.

China Unicom news

Reportlinker Adds Global Mobile Banking Industry
PR Newswire

The Mobile Communications Industry Demonstrates Momentum at 2010 Mobile World Congress
Business Wire India

China to crackdown on porn transmitted through mobile phones
Chinese authorities have unveiled tougher measures to clean up the telecommunications industry in the country, and said offensive material transmitted through mobile phones will be the main target of a crackdown on Internet porn. ANI

NetQin Mobile Anti-virus 3.2 Multi-language Version to be Unveiled
PR Newswire

Leading Operators Unite to Unleash Global Apps Potential
Business Wire India

BlackBerry Probes the Market at Closer Range After Its Debut in Mainland China
PR Newswire

AsiaInfo to Upgrade China Mobile BI Systems to Phase-II NG-BASS in 3 Provinces
PR Newswire

Sinotel Wins Maintenance Contract From China Telecom
PR Newswire

Sinotel Awarded First Phase of China Unicom's 3G Online Sales and Marketing System Worth Approximately $2.2 Million
PR Newswire

Sinotel Technologies Ltd. Obtains Financing From Local Bank Amidst China's Credit Tightening
PR Newswire

Sinotel Technologies Raises Approximately $11.4 Million in Private Offering in Singapore
PR Newswire

The Future of Chinese Payments is in Payment China Summit 2010 - 'Integration, High-Quality and Cost-Effectiveness'
PR Newswire

Funtalk China Holdings Limited Signs Cooperation Agreement With China Unicom
PR Newswire

China Fire Provides Business Updates and New 2010 Guidance
PR Newswire

AsiaInfo to Rollout Phase-II NG-BOSS Systems in 3 China Mobile's Subsidiaries
PR Newswire

AsiaInfo to Provide a Suite of Telecom Solutions and Services for China Mobile's Southern-based IT Center
PR Newswire

Artificial Life Launches Mobile Games with China Unicom
PR Newswire

Reportlinker Adds China's 3G Market to Boom in Mid-2010
PR Newswire

Motorola Announces Application Store and Ecosystem Partners for China
PR Newswire

AsiaInfo to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Results on January 28, 2010
PR Newswire

AsiaInfo to Build MNP Hub Platform for China Mobile's and China Unicom's Headquarters
PR Newswire

AsiaInfo Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Financial Results
PR Newswire

Nokia Q4 2009 Net Sales EUR 12.0 Billion, Non-IFRS EPS EUR 0.25 (Reported EPS EUR 0.26)
PR Newswire

Verizon Increases Capacity, Adds Network Diversity With New Trans-Pacific Express Submarine Cable Landing in Japan
PR Newswire

GSMA Announces Additional Keynote Speakers for 2010 Mobile World Congress
Business Wire India

NIVS Introduces New 3G Surveillance Camera
PR Newswire

Guangzhou Global Telecom Enters into Debt Settlement Agreement
PR Newswire

Reportlinker Adds Chinese Optical Communications Industry and Market Development, 2009 and Beyond
PR Newswire

Reportlinker Adds Vodafone Insight 2009: Comparison of Relative Strengths vis-a-vis France Telecom, Telefonica and Hutchison Whampoa
PR Newswire

Reportlinker Adds Mobile Instant Messaging Report 2009-2014: Services in the Social Network and iPhone era
PR Newswire

AsiaInfo to Build 3G Business Management Platform for Eight of China Unicom's Provincial Subsidiaries
PR Newswire

Asia Future TV: Competition & Harmonious Development of Digital TV & New TV
PR Newswire

World Economic Forum Selects Dilithium for Technology Pioneer Award
Business Wire India

ZTE SDR Base Station Records Over 200,000 Volume Shipment
Business Wire India

GyPSii On-Deck for Apple iPhone Launch in China
Business Wire India

Opulan Technologies, Hisense Broadband and Vitesse Semiconductor Conduct Live Demonstration of 10G EPON Symmetric Platform
Business Wire India

10G-EPON Standard Ratified
Business Wire India

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