Popularity of Apple's iPhone provides a financial lift for China Telecom

China Telecom's mobile revenues jumped by 28.3 percent in the first half of 2013, thanks in large part to Apple's iPhone attracting more 3G customers to the network.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 12

China's 3G subscribers grow 83% in 2012, reach 233M

The number of mobile 3G subscribers in China surged 83 percent in 2012, again underscoring the importance of the country to potential growth for Apple's iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 14

China's 3G subscribers grow 88% year over year to 222M

The total number of 3G subscribers in China reached 222 million in November, up 88 percent year over year, giving yet another indication why the market is so important for continued growth of Apple's iPhone.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 18

Cellular-enabled iPad mini and 4th-gen iPad certified for sale in China

A filing with China's telecommunications regulation body discovered on Tuesday reveals that Apple has acquired the network licenses needed to start sales of its cellular-enabled iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 0

Apple sold 2 million iPhone 5 units in China launch weekend

Sales of the iPhone 5 topped two million units in its first weekend of availability in China, Apple announced Sunday evening.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 86

Apple's China reservation system again cuts down on lines, scalpers for iPhone 5

As the iPhone 5 went on sale Friday, lines at retail stores were again subdued compared to previous product launches, as Apple's new reservation system prevented excitement from turning into potentially dangerous crowds.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 41

iPhone 5 to see mid-December China debut after Apple's regulatory approval

The iPhone 5 was awarded a network access license in China, setting Apple's handset up for an anticipated mid-December launch.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 13

iPhone deal with China Mobile predicted to add $45 to Apple's stock price

An anticipated deal between Apple and China Mobile, the largest wireless operator in the world, is predicted to add about $3 to Apple's annual earnings per share, and $45 to the company's stock price.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 13

iPhone 5 gets Chinese regulatory approval ahead of launch

A Chinese regulatory agency on Tuesday revealed that two models of Apple's iPhone 5 have been granted approval to operate on the country's networks, suggesting that the popular smartphone will soon launch in the world's largest wireless market.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 3

China Telecom credits subscriber gains to iPhone 4S launch

China Telecom announced this week that it added 8.35 million users during its second quarter, an increase credited mostly to the launch of the iPhone 4S.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 4

China's smartphone market grows 164%, Apple's iOS takes 17.3% share

Even without availability on China's largest mobile provider, the iPhone's market share in China has grown form 9.9 percent a year ago to 17.3 percent in the June quarter.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 13

China Mobile 3G user growth slow, carrier is 'in need of an iPhone'

Though China Mobile is the largest wireless provider on on the planet, its number of high-speed 3G subscribers remains relatively small and growth is slow as the carrier does not currently offer Apple's iPhone.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 12

China Mobile 'actively talking' to Apple about iPhone cooperation

China Mobile revealed on Wednesday that it is in ongoing negotiations with Apple to bring the iPhone to its network.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 5

iPhone 4S launch helps China top US to become largest smartphone market

Further demonstrating the importance of China to Apple's business, the country has now surpassed the U.S. in terms of smartphone subscribers, making it the largest smartphone market in the world.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 13

iPhone 'just getting started in China,' Apple could reach 35M sales in 2013

Apple has "enormous" potential to grow its sales in China, as one new estimate predicts Apple will sell 25 million iPhones there this year, and sales will grow to at least 35 million in 2013.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 9

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