China Unicom has launched its first ever 3G mobile phone service
in Macao, the company announced on Wednesday.
The service features high-speed data transmissions that can
allow users to watch videos, play 3D games, and conduct video
conferences.
The company's 3G license is based on the US-developed CDMA2000
(code division multiple access) technology.
In 2006, China Unicom won the bid by default since it was the
only CDMA provider in Macao while four other rivals were bidding
for another license based on Europe's WCDMA (Wideband Code Division
Multiple Access) technology.
Two cell phones numbers, one for the mainland and one for Macao,
were embedded in one SIM (subscriber identity model) card, which
can save on expensive international roaming fees for customers who
travel to the Chinese mainland, said China Unicom.
Fixed fees would be charged according to services used.
(Xinhua News Agency October 18, 2007)
