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IT:3G mobile voice costs much lower than 2G
(AFX)
Updated: 2007-05-28 13:36
China's 3G mobile voice service fees will likely cost a third to a fifth
of 2G services, said Xie Linzhen, executive chairman of the China Mobile
Communications Association.
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Speaking at a conference in Beijing, Xie added that the cost of 3G data
services will likely be a tenth or more of 2G equivalents.
Xie added that the development of China's wireless broadband technology
should focus on satisfying basic service in the next 10 years or so,
particularly low and moderate bit rate data services.
Xie said that China's mobile phone users expect functions such as video
and television services with 'quasi-VCD quality,' and 90 pct availability
of high bit rate data services in fixed or roaming environments.
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