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China Mobile to set up experimental 3G network in Beijing

http://www.digitimes.com/telecom/a20041112B6104.html

China Mobile Communications, currently the largest operator of mobile communication services in China, will establish a 3G (third-generation) experimental network in Beijing at the beginning of next year, according to the China-based Xinhua Online.

This is China Mobile’s attempt to take the initiative in 3G services in the China market and gain an upper hand over its competitors, a local industry expert indicated, as cited by Xinhua Online.

China Mobile’s executives have informally confirmed the report, the expert said. Because the China government has not yet decided on when to issue 3G licenses and how many would be issued, China Mobile’s 3G network in Beijing will initially be for experimental purposes, but it will end up being labeled for commercial operation since 3G licenses are acquired, the expert noted. China Mobile is confident it will obtain a 3G license, and the company plans to finish its experiment in six months, the expert added.

China Mobile will very likely adopt the WCDMA (wideband code division multiple access) standard, and it plans to use equipment made by Nokia and local company Huawei Technologies for its 3G network, according to the expert.