BEIJING, April 14 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Analysys International, a leading Internet based provider of business information about technology, media and telecom (TMT) industries in China, says 440,000 users will be using 3G mobile terminals by the end of 2006 and by the year 2008, 78.08 million users will be using 3G mobile terminals in China.

According to the report 'China Mobile Terminal and Channel Research Report 2005-2006,' recently released by Analysys International, 3G mobile telecommunication licenses will be issued in China in the second half of this year, when operators will begin 3G networks construction and purchase of 3G terminals. 3G mobile communication services will be provided in China in the first half of 2007. Mature 3G commercial applications will occur in the second half of 2007.

Analysys International says half of the new added mobile telecommunication subscribers will be 3G users by 2008, and 3G subscribers will account for 13.7% of the total mobile telecommunication subscribers in China by then.

International vendors of mobile terminals have spent a great deal on R&D and have begun to provide mature 3G terminals. Analysys International says at the initiation stage of China's 3G industry, international brands will occupy the dominant position in the 3G terminal market.

This subject is further discussed in Analysys International's research report China Mobile Terminal and Channel Research Report 2005-2006. For more information, please check the website: http://english.analysys.com.cn/ .

About Analysys International

Analysys International is the leading Internet based provider of business information about technology, media and telecom (TMT) industries in China with the mission to help their clients make better business decisions. They provide data, information and advice to 50,000 clients worldwide, representing 1,500 distinct organizations; they also deliver over 150 consulting engagements a year, and hold more than 20 events that draw in over 8,000 attendees. Their clients include executives from companies like technology vendors, vertical information technology users, as well as professionals from professional service companies, the investment community and government agencies. For more information, please visit the website at http://english.analysys.com.cn/ .

For more information, please contact: Jessica Wang Overseas Media Manager Analysys International Tel: +86-10-6466-6565 x394 Fax: +86-10-6466-7102/7103 Email: jessica_wang@analysys.com.cn

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