China has started large-scale trial networks based on its home-grown third-generation (3G) mobile telephone standard TD-SCDMA, the Financial Times reported, citing industry participants. The Shanghai trial involves two core networks and 16 "base stations" covering commercial districts, development zones and residential neighborhoods. Trials are also planned for more cities. Construction of the networks will fuel expectations that Beijing plans soon to issue a TD-SCDMA licence to China Telecom, the leading fixed-line operator, which is running the Shanghai trial along with two other phone companies.
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