Last update: Tuesday 7 May 2013 [81 news items]
China government not expected to issue TD-LTE operating license for the time being
Jan 16, 11:13
While China Mobile has been actively promoting TD-LTE, the China government is not expected to issue a TD-LTE operating license to China Mobile for the time being, according to industry...
Spreadtrum intros TD-LTE baseband modem for China market
Jan 11, 10:56
Spreadtrum Communications has introduced its first TD-LTE baseband modem, the SC9610. Designed with 40nm CMOS silicon, the SC9610 integrates multiple communication standards into...
China to start phase-2 TD-LTE trial
Dec 13, 12:04
China will undertake second-phase trial operation of TD-LTE (Time Division-Long Term Evolution) from late December to June 2012, testing the compatibility of terminal devices based...
China Mobile to add 10,000-20,000 TD-LTE base stations in 2012
Nov 21, 10:22
China Mobile will set up 10,000-20,000 additional TD-LTE base stations around China in 2012, according to company vice chairman Xi Guohua.
China Mobile to strengthen cooperation with Taiwan partners
Oct 27, 01:20
China Mobile will continue to strengthen its cooperation with Taiwan-based makers for the development of TD-LTE products from chipset solutions to end market devices. MediaTek, HTC...
Sep 27, 10:46
PT/Expo Comm China 2011, an annual ICT exhibition claimed to be the largest in Asia, is taking place in Beijing from September 26-30, with major focuses on TD-LTE, Things of the Internet...
Volume production of TD-LTE handsets to not start until end-2012
Jul 14, 01:20
Although some telecom carriers plan to kick off commercial TD-LTE services in the second half of 2011, volume production of TD-LTE-enabled handsets will not be realized until the...
Jul 5, 01:35
Global Mobile, a WiMAX operator in the northern half of Taiwan, will first expand the coverage of the total population of its service areas to 70% by the end of 2012 and then mull...
Malaysia WiMAX operator P1 to develop TD-LTE with China Mobile
Jul 1, 15:29
Packet One Networks (P1), a WiMAX mobile telecom carrier in Malaysia, has signed for technological cooperation with China Mobile, the largest mobile telecom carrier in China, to develop...
LTE chip firm Altair opens regional HQ in India
Jun 30, 13:38
Altair Semiconductor, a developer of low-power chips for LTE network deployments, has opened a new office in India. The new facility will handle all operations in India and provide...
NSN opens TD-LTE testing center in Taiwan
Jun 23, 16:33
Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) on June 22 inaugurated a TD-LTE testing center set up in northern Taiwan in cooperation with the National Chiao Tung University, the first one of its...
Global Unichip, Alchip developing ASIC solutions for TD-LTE networks
Jun 20, 11:30
Taiwan-based fabless IC design service companies Global Unichip and Alchip Technologies have both reportedly received orders for TD-LTE ASIC solutions from system players in China,...
FET opens TD-LTE experimental network
Jun 20, 10:36
Mobile telecom carrier Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) on June 19 inaugurated its TD-LTE experimental network established in a self-developed telecom park located in New Taipei...
China Mobile to accelerate TD-LTE commercialization
Jun 10, 13:55
China Mobile reportedly has decided to accelerate its investment in TD-LTE technology aiming to push the commercialization of TD-LTE networks one year ahead of its original schedule,...
China market: China Mobile chairman claims company is developing TD-LTE iPhone, reports paper
May 23, 10:44
China Mobile, the largest mobile telecom carrier in China, and Apple have reached a consensus that will enable China Mobile to develop an iPhone model based on TD-LTE which will be...
China-version iPhones to adopt China Mobile TD-LTE technology, says paper
Newswatch - May 20, 16:03
China Mobile Communications has reached a consensus with Apple under which the next-generation of iPhones to be sold in China will adopt TD-LTE technology developed by China Mobile,...
Fitel to test TD-LTE in Taiwan through cooperation with China Mobile
Mar 29, 11:54
Taiwan-based WiMAX operator First International Telecom (Fitel) has revealed that it will cooperate with China Mobile to set up 5-10 TD-LTE base stations in the government-planned...
Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia Siemens chosen for TD-LTE trial in two cities in China
Mar 29, 01:00
China Mobile is responsible for setting up TD-LTE, a China-developed version of LTE (Long Term Evolution), trial networks in seven main cities around China, and has selected Alcatel-Lucent...
China market: China Mobile expected to invest CNY1.5 billion to set up TD-LTE trial networks
Mar 14, 10:06
China Mobile will invest an estimated CNY1.5 billion (US$228 million) in 2011 to set up TD-LTE trial networks in seven cities around China, according to industry sources.
Demand for TD-LTE terminal devices expected to take off in 2012, say Taiwan makers
Mar 9, 11:27
While China Mobile has begun establishment of TD-LTE trial networks in seven cities in China and will offer trial services in the second half of 2011, demand for TD-LTE terminal devices...
China market: China Mobile to offer TD-LTE trial in 7 cities in 2H11, says report
Mar 9, 01:55
China Mobile will offer TD-LTE network interface cards for trial use in seven cities in the second half of 2011, with download speeds more than 10 times available via 3G networks,...
TD-LTE commercial use to take off in 2011, says China Mobile chairman
Feb 16, 12:27
The commercial application of TD-LTE developed by China Mobile will take off in 2011, according to company chairman Wang Jianzhou at the LTE TDD/FDD International Summit held on February...
China to kick off large-scale TD-LTE trial run in six cities
Jan 3, 12:16
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has approved a comprehensive plan to undertake large-scale trials of TD-LTE (Time Division-Long Term Evolution) in six...
China Mobile considering launch of TD-LTE services ahead of schedule
Dec 14, 01:10
Viewing that demand for mobile data communications in the China market is growing so fast that expansion of existing mobile Internet-access capacities at any speed is unable to keep...
RIM PlayBook in North America market in 1Q11, worldwide in 2Q11
Nov 19, 01:45
Research in Motion (RIM) is scheduled to introduce its tablet PC, the PlayBook, in the North America market in the first quarter of 2011 and then worldwide in the second quarter,...
China market: China Mobile to set up TD-LTE trial networks in six cities, says media
Nov 2, 01:05
China Mobile will invest 1.5 billion yuan (US$225 million) to establish trial networks of its self-developed version of LTE, TD-LTE (time division-Long Term Evolution), covering a...
China Mobile touts Taiwan-based device makers to boost TD-LTE
Oct 21, 14:01
China Mobile will seek supporting terminal devices from Taiwan-based makers to facilitate its promotion of TD-LTE, according to company chairman Wang Jianzhou at a 4G summit forum...
China Mobile invites Taiwan businesses to attend TDD 4G Forum in Shanghai
Oct 14, 14:07
Chairman Wang Jianzhou for China Mobile has invited top-level executives of Taiwan-based enterprises in Taiwan's WiMAX industry to attend the TDD (time division duplexing) 4G Forum...
Microelectronics Technology acquires Denmark-based Radiocomp
Oct 4, 11:23
Microelectronics Technology (MTI), a Taiwan-based maker of networking/communication equipment, on October 3 announced the acquisition of a 100% stake in Radiocomp ApS, a Denmark-based...
China Mobile to talk to Taiwan companies for 4G development
Sep 23, 11:09
Chairman Wang Jian-zhou for China Mobile Communications, the largest mobile telecom carrier in China, has invited Taiwan-based enterprises in the WiMAX supply chain to attend conferences...
HTC to use FET-developed TD-LTE experimental network
Sep 21, 02:17
3G and WiMAX operator Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) has established a TD-LTE (time division-Long Term Evolution) experimental network in its T-Park (telecom park) in northern...
China Mobile emphasizes TD-LTE technology in latest equipment procurement, say Taiwan makers
Jun 24, 15:07
China Mobile Communications, the largest mobile telecom carrier in China, has invited open bids for supply of equipment for fourth-phase expansion of its TD-SCDMA network, according...
Ericsson looks to cooperation with Taiwan-based makers to boost LTE
May 18, 15:39
While Ericsson has cooperated with China Mobile Communications and China Telecom to test LTE (Long Term Evolution) networks in China and Taiwan respectively, Taiwan is one of several...
China Mobile opens trial TD-LTE network at 2010 Shanghai World Expo site
Apr 16, 12:37
China Mobile Communications, the largest mobile telecom carrier in China, on April 15 inaugurated its first experimental TD-LTE network at the site of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.
China Mobile to trial TD-LTE in Qingdao, Xiamen and Zhuhai, says report
Apr 15, 11:23
China Mobile Communications, the largest mobile telecom carrier in China, will establish three experimental TD-LTE (time division-long term evolution) networks separately in three...
3M announces new development of quantum dot enhancement film
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NLT demonstrates latest display technologies, including projective capacitive touch panel technology
Displays | 31min ago
AGC to release new self-adhesive glass for optical bonding used in electronic products
Displays | 43min ago
eMagin enters electronic viewfinder market with OLED microdisplay
Displays | 47min ago
New Vision Display exhibits PMVA color display based on Corning Willow Glass
Displays | 48min ago
Lextar expected to see 2Q13 gross margin rise to 13-14%
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Samsung to launch complete line up of notebooks in 2H13
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Taiwan panel industry output value worth US$7.86 billion in 1Q13, says IEK
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Taiwan connector makers worried about competition from China-based makers
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Taiwan FPCB makers to face renewed competition from rivals in Japan
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China-based ARM-architecture IC designers to attend 2013 Computex Taipei
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Taiwan market: Sony to launch Xperia Tablet Z
Before Going to Press | 43min ago
Ilitek to post revenues of over NT$900 million in May
Before Going to Press | 51min ago
Monitor panel pricing expected to remain stable in May
Before Going to Press | 1h 46min ago
CSOT successfully produces 32-inch Oxide TFT LCD module
Before Going to Press | 1h 46min ago
Windows 8 expected to take up 5-8% of global tablet shipments in 2013, say Taiwan makers
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- AMD falls to 4th rank MPU supplier in 2012, says IC Insights
- Revenues for drivers in LED general lighting applications to triple, says IMS Research
- Supply chain to begin volume shipments of new Xbox console orders in 3Q13
- MediaTek 2Q13 sales likely to beat guidance
- Digitimes Research: Taiwan LCD driver IC shipments rise 22% in 1Q13
- Taiwan panel makers lower pricing for Ultra HD TV panels
- Innolux expected to ship 1 million TOD units in 2013
- China market: Third-party e-payment services generate CNY1.2 trillion in 1Q13 total trade value, says Analysys
- China market: Online advertising valued at CNY18 billion in 1Q13, says Analysys
- Touch screen IC, LED driver IC suppliers to post strong performance in May
- AUO publishes 65-inch Full HD OLED panel technology paper at SID Display Week
- Taiwan networking device makers see decreasing profit-to-R&D spending ratio
- Win Semi expects to post double-digit revenue growth in 2013
- LED maker Epistar expects more revenues from lighting applications in 3Q13
- TSMC presence in advance process market remains strong
- Chicony seeks growth from non-notebook product lines
- Taiwan makers expected to benefit from Lenovo targeting smartphones in 2013
- LED firms to lower prices through improved technology
- Commentary: High-end LED lighting in demand
- Digitimes Research: Europe solar trade tariffs may slow down market growth
- BenQ Materials expects performance to improve in 2Q13
- TV panel pricing expected to further drop in May, says WitsView
- Demand for large-size driver ICs to boom in 2H13, say backend firms
- TPK expected to see decline in touch screen notebook market share during 2Q13
- Taiwan attracts January-April foreign direct investment of over US$1.5 billion
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- EverFocus launches ECOR960 X1 16CH with better image quality and more affordable price
- Leadtek to Show Total Cloud Solutions at Computex Taipei 2013
- Clientron to exhibit its latest Zero/Thin Client and POS solutions along with the full product line at Computex Taipei 2013
- DIGIEVER partnership with EverFocus for better professional network surveillance solutions
- Advantech Introduces New 18" and 21" Widescreen Multitouch Panel PCs
- Embracing the New Generation Intel Atom Family with DDR3 Memory Support
- Got The Message? Ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of content across a mission critical digital signage network
- Emb' Store On-Demand Software Service for Embedded Computing
- Efficient Network Management for Digital Signage
- Design Benefits of the MI/O Extension Solution
- ATO Solution Co., Ltd. to launch 1Gb SLC NAND Flash after 256Mb/512Mb mass production for the first time in Fab-less industry
- Chilisin's miniature power inductor in 0603/0805 sizes
- Chilisin introduces Thin-film chip inductor 0201 size
- Chilisin at 2012 electronics Munich A5/159 & 260
- Chilisin sunken-type molded power inductor for MXM Graphic application
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- Weak eurozone growth hits euro (May 15) - The Financial Times
- German factory orders rise for second month (May 7) - Bloomberg
- Eurozone retail sales fall for second consecutive month (May 6) - BBC News
- China economy to stay commodity-oriented, says JPMorgan (April 16) - Bloomberg
- S Korea in US$15.3 billion stimulus bid to spur economic growth (April 16) - BBC News
- Gold hit by sharpest tumble in 30 years (April 16) - CNN
- FBI probes Boston 'terror' blasts (April 16) - BBC News
- China GDP growth slows to 7.7% (April 14) - Wall Street Journal

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