China Telecom to expand JV with AT&T
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China Telecom has agreed to extend its partnership with AT&T to cover the development of more advanced network services for multinational companies operating in China.
The operators have signed a framework agreement to explore ways to develop new IoT, cloud-based big data, VoLTE roaming and SDN based services.
AT&T, China Telecom and Shanghai Information Investments entered a joint venture in 2000, Shanghai Symphony Telecommunications (SST). The companies now plan to expand the scope of SST as well as the locations it serves.
Under the agreement, China Telecom and AT&T aim to help establish industry standards for SDN, explore ways to collaborate on IoT platforms and solutions, launch bilateral roaming tests and explore the potential of VoLTE roaming.
“Working with AT&T, China Telecom is creating future business solutions that use enterprise mobility, cloud, IoT and other technologies,” China Telecom executive director and EVP Gao Tongqing commented.
“Global businesses have to be innovative and agile to succeed today. Growing our relationship with China Telecom, AT&T is helping multinational customers have consistent access to the advanced solutions they need in China,” added Thaddeus Arroyo, CEO of AT&T Business Solutions and International segment.
Questions & Answers
Q.What specific types of services will the expanded partnership between China Telecom and AT&T focus on?
What specific types of services will the expanded partnership between China Telecom and AT&T focus on?
The partnership will explore developing new IoT, cloud-based big data, VoLTE roaming, and SDN-based services. This aims to create more advanced network services for multinational companies in China.
Q.Which existing entity will see its scope and service locations expanded under this new agreement?
Which existing entity will see its scope and service locations expanded under this new agreement?
The joint venture Shanghai Symphony Telecommunications (SST), which was formed in 2000 by AT&T, China Telecom, and Shanghai Information Investments, will have its scope and locations expanded.
Q.What are China Telecom and AT&T hoping to achieve regarding industry standards as part of this agreement?
What are China Telecom and AT&T hoping to achieve regarding industry standards as part of this agreement?
Under the agreement, China Telecom and AT&T aim to help establish industry standards for SDN. They also plan to explore collaboration on IoT platforms and solutions.
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