Journal article
Xiaolingtong versus 3G in China: Which will be the winner?
Abstract
Xiaolingtong (XLT), a new type of mobile phone system based on PHS technology for wireless access of fixed-line telephone networks, has grown very rapidly in China. However, there are many doubts about the future of XLT once 3G (the third generation of mobile communication) is finally employed. This paper proposes a theoretical framework to assess and compare XLT and 3G from four perspectives: technology, market demand, business models and …
Authors
Yuan Y; Zheng W; Wang Y; Xu Z; Yang Q; Gao Y
Journal
Telecommunications Policy, Vol. 30, No. 5-6, pp. 297–313
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
6 2006
DOI
10.1016/j.telpol.2005.09.002
ISSN
0308-5961