China Telecom for IPTV.(China Telecom (Hong Kong) Group Ltd. to launch internet television)(Brief Article)

China Telecom, February, 2005

China Telecom is planning to introduce Internet Television to enable its subscribers, allowing them to watch TV programs on their computers or through Internet terminals. According to company officials, IPTV will cover almost all Chinese cities in 2005.

The company has already introduced IPTV in Shanghai and terms it as a value addition to its broadband service. However, the TV programs offered have already been relayed by the broadcasters. China Netcom is also planning IPTV, and several of the media organizers in the country--including China National Radio, Beijing Radio, and China Central Television--are eagerly waiting to cash in on the opportunity.