HERNDON, Va., May 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — China Telecom Americas, the largest international subsidiary of China Telecom Corporation Limited (NYSE: CHA), announces on World Telecoms Day, its parent company’s involvement in the World Expo 2010 Shanghai, China, scheduled for May 1 – October 10, 2010. China Telecom is an official sponsor of the Shanghai Expo. In addition, Shanghai Branch, a subsidiary of China Telecom has signed agreements with the Shanghai municipal government to invest 26 billion Yuan (US$3.82 billion) within two years to boost the city’s economy and construct IT infrastructure for the World Expo 2010.
“It is a win-win process for China Telecom to be a partner in hosting the Shanghai World Expo in 2010. Being an international communication enterprise, China Telecom has been working, for years to lead the technology innovation, accelerating development of global communication, enhancing our network capacity and improve service quality for our customers,” commented
Donald Tan, President of China Telecom Americas. “This perfectly matches with the theme of the Expo – “Better City, Better Life”. Technology innovation and use of telecommunications is in the spotlight of this theme. World Expo 2010 Shanghai will showcase the “informationization” level of Shanghai, so that the world and more people can know about China Telecom and experience the convenience of telecommunications in China. Through our network, we will demonstrate how telecommunication technology enhances the way people live, interact and communicate inside of China and with the world.”
During the Expo,
China Telecom will provide services to all exhibitors, including diversified information communication and information services, and technology support for traffic and medical services to all visitors. In addition, China Telecom will provide services, through the Internet, to offer information services to help visitors understand the mission and vision of the World Expo. Over the next year, additional information will be released on specific technological developments being offered for the World Expo 2010 Shanghai.
For additional information on China Telecom, please visit http://www.chinatelecom-h.com/. For additional information about China Telecom Americas, go to www.ctamericas.com and go to World Expo 2010 Shanghai.
About China Telecom Americas
China Telecom Americas, a wholly-owned US-based subsidiary of China Telecom Corp. Ltd. (NYSE: CHA), is an international telecom provider for Data, IP and Voice Wholesale services to multinational companies, organizations and international carriers requiring China domestic services and International access to China & Asia Pacific. With headquarters in Herndon, Virginia, and offices in Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Jose, and Toronto, Canada, China Telecom Americas continues to expand its reach, including Latin America. China Telecom Americas provides a locally based, one-stop-shop, turn-key solution for everything from China domestic and international data circuits to IDC services, network management, equipment management, system integration, and much more.
About China Telecom Corporation Limited
China Telecom Corporation Limited is a full services integrated operator and the world’s largest wireline telecommunications and broadband services provider, providing telecommunications and information services including wireline voice, mobile voice, data, video and multimedia in the PRC. As of the end of 2008, the Company has wireline access lines in service of 208 million, broadband subscribers of over 44 million and mobile subscribers of about 28 million. Its H shares and American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and the New York Stock Exchange respectively.
SOURCE China Telecom Americas
