Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : Qualcomm Moderated Thread - please read rules before posting -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: foundation who wrote (33245)	3/7/2003 3:51:35 PM
From: data_rox	Respond to of 196722

There's a bunch of them carriers banging pots together out in the woods right now......How many billions did they spend on that snipe hunt? ROF. Have a good weekend all

To: foundation who wrote (33245)	3/7/2003 8:19:28 PM
From: foundation	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 196722

From ChinaNex ----- chinanex.com ========== Wu Jichuan is quoted as saying MII's policy toward PAS has not changed which essentially bans the service in first-tier cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. There are reports that PAS will begin massive rollout in Beijing later this month and Shanghai will likely follow suit, but Wu labeled it as for testing purposes not commercial service. However, many believe it is only a matter of time before PAS makes its way to the "last line of defense" because the market wants low- cost service. ========== Why would vanilla, Japanese-style PAS require testing? What new (to China) technology might Telecom roll out? LOL! ========= Unicom said it will introduce its "Color e" MMS in early April. The much anticipated service will run on CDMA2000 1X networks. According to Unicom, "Color e" will make Internet and handset in one by enabling customers to send and retrieve text messages, color pics and even video clips between handsets with e-mail box as an option. ========== Chinese handsets will likely break 50% in market share this year as they continue to improve in quality, features and style; they have already won the battle with competitive pricing. The prediction can make companies like Motorola and Nokia very uncomfortable whose business in China is almost entirely about handsets. Analysts say rising shares by Chinese brands derive from success in "peripheral markets." In fact, it is not entirely unconceivable that Chinese handsets will someday push out foreign products entirely, and the day can be a lot sooner to come. (Remember consumer electronics market in the 1990s?) ========== Yang Xianzu, Unicom chairman, said he will soon retire but did not give specific time. Yang became Unicom top brass in 1997 and effectively ended the turbulent situation at the company. Previously, a report said Wang Xiaochu, China Mobile (HK) CEO will become a director at Unicom, it is not clear if Wang will replace Yang. Yang also said the goal for CDMA customers this year will be accomplished, not by heavy subsidy of handsets, but services. ==========