China Telecom Corp Ltd (CHA) Quote

Damn

Nothing but crickets Obie.

Anyone here hear of the 2 NDA agreements with NSAV?! What do you all think of this in relation to China Telecom?

Anyone here????? Or is just me and the crickets???

9:23 PM Over 2M iPhone 5 units have been sold thus far in China, Apple (AAPL) boasts. China Unicom's (CHU) healthy pre-order activity probably had a lot to do with this figure. Sparse crowds for the Friday launch stoked fears initial sales were light, but weather and pre-ordering requirements seem to have played a role. For reference, Apple announced in September over 5M iPhone 5 units had been sold 3 days after the device went on sale in the U.S., Japan, and 7 other locales.

8:29 AM Apple (AAPL -0.3%) roundup: 1) The iPhone 5 models meant for China Unicom (CHU) and China Telecom's (CHA) networks have received the final clearances needed from Chinese regulators. CHA has already begun taking pre-orders. 2) A Dutch court has ruled some older Samsung hardware infringes Apple's rubber-banding patent, recently invalidated by the USPTO. 3) The delayed iTunes 11 might finally arrive today. 4) With the completion of its new spaceship-like Cupertino HQ pushed back to 2016, Apple is building a new campus in nearby Santa Clara.

11:34 AM Apple (AAPL +4.8%) is roaring higher after analysts came to its defense yet again (I, II). Today's gains come as the Beijing Times reports China Telecom (CHA) will begin taking iPhone 5 pre-orders tomorrow, and 9to5 Mac reports early builds of the next version of Mac OS X feature Siri and Maps integration.

12:09 PM China Telecom (CHA) says it plans to begin selling the iPhone 5 (AAPL +2.2%) in late November or early December, a little earlier than expected. During Apple's FQ4 call, Tim Cook would only say Apple expects December Chinese launch. China Unicom's (CHU) chairman is more cautious in setting a timetable. Meanwhile, RBC is predicting Apple will finally reach a deal with China Mobile (CHL) in 2013, perhaps even before the Chinese New Year - the iPhone 5 doesn't support CHL's TD-SCDMA 3G network.

11:04 AM Though many pundits, analysts, and (reportedly) employees liked Apple's (AAPL -2.3%) big management shakeup (I, II), shares have fallen below the $600 threshold today. Scott Forstall had plenty of critics, but he also earned a lot of respect on account of iOS' success over the last 5 years. Today's decline comes as Chinese regulators give their approval to iPhone 5 models meant for China Unicom (CHU) and China Telecom's (CHA) 3G networks.

2:17 PM Apple (AAPL +1.1%) roundup: 1) China Telecom (CHA) mentions in its Q2 report it added 8.35M subs, something it largely credits to the iPhone 4S. 2) Digitimes sources claim Q3 production of the new iPhone will be less than 15M units, below a prior forecast of 20M, due to low yields (previous) for in-cell touch panels and new dock connectors. If true, that could have negative implications for suppliers. 3) Needham is raising its PT to $750, and its FY13 EPS estimate to $50.

3:10 AM China Telecom (CHA): H1 net profit -8.3% to 8.81B yuan ($1.39B) vs. consensus of 7.72B yuan. Revenue +14.8% to 138.02B vs. 134.66B yuan. 3G users +40% from end of 2011, faster than rivals. iPhone marketing expenses to weigh on profitability. To acquire CDMA assets from parent company for 84.6B yuan, lower than expected. Not offering dividend for H1.

6:01 PM China Telecom (CHA) has reportedly placed an order for 40M phones capable of running on its EV-DO 3G network. Most of the phones will sell for CNY700-2,000 ($111-$317). Qualcomm (QCOM), the dominant player in the EV-DO baseband chip market, should benefit. Chinese 3G adoption has surged in recent months. SEEKING ALPHA

8:27 AM China is on the brink of passing a whopping 1B cell-phone subscribers - if it hasn't already - with February snapshots from operators showing that the number stood at 999.7M. China Telecom (CHA) has 132.3M customers, China Mobile (CHL) 661.4M, and China Unicom (CHU) 206M. Apple and co. must be rubbing their hands with glee.

12:25 PM The Chinese government has approved an iPhone that appears to be built for China Telecom's (CHA) EV-DO 3G network. Thus far, Apple (AAPL) has only been able to officially sell the iPhone in the Middle Kingdom through China Unicom (CHU), though the 4S' inclusion of an EV-DO modem has led to widespread speculation (I, II) that China Telecom would be added as a partner.
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12:23 PM In a stroke of good-timing, the iPhone 4S goes on sale in China a mere 10 days before the widely-celebrated Chinese New Year. Still unanswered about the launch: Will China Unicom (CHU -1.1%) hold on to its exclusive status as the only AAPL carrier or will rivals China Mobile (CHL -0.6%) and China Telecom (CHA -1.5%) gain access? Right now, CHL is the market share leader with 70%, compared to 20% for CHU and 10% for CHA.

Recent articles on CHA:
China Telecom Attractive on Broadband Expansion Plans by Dutch Trader
China Telecom Misses, But Is Well Positioned to Benefit From Growing Market by Zacks Investment Research
China Telecom Corporation Limited FY08 Interim Results Call

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9:30 AM China Telecom (CHA) intends to introduce a mobile service in the U.K. targeting Chinese residents, businesses and visitors, thereby becoming the first carrier from the Middle Kingdom to launch such a service outside its home country. The move could be a precursor to expansion into the U.S. [Tech, Consumer] Comment!


Recent articles on CHA:
China Telecom Attractive on Broadband Expansion Plans by Dutch Trader
China Telecom Misses, But Is Well Positioned to Benefit From Growing Market by Zacks Investment Research
China Telecom Corporation Limited FY08 Interim Results Call

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Top 10 Best-Performing U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks in 2011: MPEL, CHU, FTLK, NTES, BIDU, SPRD, SSW, SNP, CHA, SNDA

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 07:02 AM PST/

Below are the top 10 best-performing U.S.CHINA ANALYST Daily Newsletter -listed Chinese stocks for the past year.

Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:MPEL) is the 1st best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 51.26% for the year. Its price percentage change was -3.02% in the past month. China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CHU) is the 2nd best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 48.28% for the year. Its price percentage change was -2.04% in the past month. Funtalk China Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTLK) is the 3rd best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 26.63% for the year. Its price percentage change was 2.57% in the past month. NetEase.com Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:NTES) is the 4th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 24.07% for the year. Its price percentage change was -0.53% in the past month. Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the 5th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 20.66% for the year. Its price percentage change was -11.08% in the past month.

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:SPRD) is the 6th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 13.66% for the year. Its price percentage change was -15.64% in the past month. Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) is the 7th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 10.14% for the year. Its price percentage change was 30.53% in the past month. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (ADR) (NYSE:SNP) is the 8th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 9.78% for the year. Its price percentage change was -1.22% in the past month. China Telecom Corporation Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CHA) is the 9th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 9.28% for the year. Its price percentage change was -7.68% in the past month. Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd ADR (NASDAQ:SNDA) is the 10th best-performing stock in 2011 in this segment of the market. It was up 0.93% for the year. Its price percentage change was -0.15% in the past month.

11:11 AM China Telecom (CHA) says it will begin selling wireless service in the U.S. early next year, with the goal of targeting Chinese-Americans, students, and those who travel often between the U.S. and China. Given that China Telecom runs an EV-DO 3G network, it might strike a partnership with Sprint (S) or Verizon Wireless (VZ, VOD), both of whom also rely on EV-DO. SEEKING ALPHA/MARKET CURRENTS

MORNINGSTAR'S TAKE ON CHINA TELECOM CORP
China Telecom Corp Ltd ADR CHA
Last Price
$61.50Day Change
5.13|9.10%After Hours: As of Tue 08/23/2011 1:10 PM EDT |USD Open Price
$57.69 Day Range
57.53-61.51 52-Week Range
47.24-67.12 Proj. Yield
1.59 Market Cap
54.3 bil

Volume 216,417 Avg Vol. 89,580
Forward P/E 16.9
P/B 1.5 P/S 1.6 P/CF 4.6

Morningstar's Take CHA
We think China Telecom is in a better competitive position today to provide integrated telecom services, compared to 2008 when the carrier just emerged from industrywide restructuring. Investments in network infrastructure and well-crafted marketing campaigns over the past two years have helped the carrier narrow the gap with larger rivals in the wireless market, especially in the attractive 3G area. The virtual monopoly that China Telecom enjoys in broadband access in southern China should allow the carrier to continue riding the boom in this market, in our view.

China Telecom is an integrated telecom service provider offering fixed-line, broadband access, and mobile services. It operates the largest wireline network in China, serving more than 170 million subscribers in southern provinces and municipalities, or over 64% of the total market. The carrier also serves over half of China's broadband access subscribers, as well as 96 million CDMA mobile users. Visit Company Website Sector
Communication Services Industry
Telecom Services Stock Type
— Employees
312,322 Fiscal Year Ends
Price/Earnings TTM 20.7 12.6

Price/Book 1.4 1.6

Price/Sales TTM 1.5 1.3

Rev Growth (3 Yr Avg) 7.2 -14.2
EPS Growth (3 Yr Avg) -13.2 4.8
Operating Margin % TTM 10.9 15.9

Net Margin % TTM 7.2 10.1

ROE TTM 7.0 14.0

Debt/Equity 0.2 3.3


– Avg +

Financials CHAMore...Financials CHA
Financials CHA
Annual Quarterly

2010-12 2009-12 2008-12 2010-12 2008-12
Income Statement
Revenue 219,864 209,370 186,801 — —
Operating Income 24,016 22,658 5,145 — —
Net Income 15,759 14,422 979 — —
Earnings Per Share 19.00 18.00 1.00 — —
Shares Outstanding 809 809 809 — —
Balance Sheet
Current Assets 55,245 60,936 55,499 — —
Non Current Assets 352,110 365,584 384,838 — —
Total Assets 407,355 426,520 440,337 — —
Current Liabilities 126,923 143,481 176,790 — —
Total Liabilities 175,887 204,788 227,301 — —
Stockholders' Equity 231,468 221,732 213,036 — —
Cash Flow
Cash From Operations 75,571 74,988 76,756 75,571 76,756
Capital Expenditures -41,597 -40,311 -46,652 -41,597 -46,652
Free Cash Flow 33,974 34,677 30,104 33,974 30,104
In millions except "EPS". Currency in CNY.
S&P 500 index data: S&P 500 Copyright © 2011

All data supplied by Morningstar Real-Time Data. U.S. intraday real-time exchange quotes are sourced from BATS when available. End-of-day quotes for Nasdaq, NYSE, and Amex securities will appear 15 minutes after close. Graph times are Eastern Standard. © Copyright 2011 Morningstar, Inc.

Headlines Morningstar Commentary Press Release China Telecom 1st Half Net Profit Up 8% At CNY9.81 Billion
Dow Jones, 08-23-11
Dividends CHA
Declared Date 03/24/11
Ex-Dividend Date 04/14/11
Latest Indicated Dividend Amount 0.9807
Projected Yield 1.6%

Recent DividendsDate Type Amount
04/14/11 Cash Dividend 0.9807
04/20/10 Cash Dividend 0.9812
04/21/09 Cash Dividend 0.9868
04/24/08 Cash Dividend 1.0879

CHA to do broadband expansion

http://seekingalpha.com/article/260846-china-telecom-attractive-on-broadband-expansion-plans

5:57 AM China Unicom (CHU): H1 net profit of 2.65B yuan ($415M), more than double consensus of 1.28B. Revenue of 101B (+23% Y/Y) beats by 2B. ARPU rose 9% to 46.8 yen on 3G growth; CHU - the only China operator to offer the iPhone (AAPL) - added 9.9M 3G users in H1 to 25.8M, vs. CHL's 37.6M and CHA's 23.6M.
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CHA FINANCIALS OUT
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CHA $41.43 up 0.48
Folks, this is where the money's at!!!!

$40.60.... UP 2.55

CHA $40.22 (+2.17)


WOOOOO HOOOOO

Last Price (USD) $ 38.05
Change +0.86 (2.31%)

$37.02 finish :) :)

Down she goes.....

China says $41 bln to be spent on 3G over 2 yrs




BEIJING, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Chinese telecom operators will spend about $41
billion on next generation (3G) mobile networks over the next two years, the
government said on Friday.
In addition, China will support the development of core microchips,
terminals and testing equipment as it expands network coverage, Minister of
Industry and Information Technology Li Yizhong was quoted on the ministry's
website as saying.
Li said last week that at least $29.2 billion would be spent on 3G next
year alone, while long-awaited licences would be awarded by early next year.
Beijing is developing its own TD-SCDMA 3G standard to promote domestic
industries and technology and to avoid the hefty royalties demanded by foreign
companies that own the rights to the technologies that are commonly used around
the world, WCDMA and CDMA 2000.
China Mobile will get a licence for TD-SCDMA, Li said last week.
In addition, China Unicom will operate a WCDMA network, while China
Telecom will get a licence for CDMA 2000 technology.
The new technology handles faster data downloads, allowing cell phone
users to make video calls and watch TV programmes.
($=6.83 yuan)
(Reporting by Kirby Chien; Editing by Nick Macfie) Keywords: TELCO CHINA/
(kirby.chien@thomsonreuters.com; +86 139 1050 7516; Reuters Messaging:
kirby.chien.reuters.com@reuters.net)

Making a move finally???

And drop it has.

great ops coming up

Heading to over bought territory, would like a to see it slow down some before the inevitable quick drop.

Last Price (USD) $ 40.46

Last Price (USD) $ 36.26

Sitting at $35.71 still busy :)

Another 5.4% day!!!!! Nice

Still rolling!!!!!!!! $36.06

Up $4.28... nice

UP $1.04

Up 16.9%

Up 10.7%

Now 8.22%

UP 7.57%


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AsiaInfo to Develop Business Intelligence Systems for China Telecom

New System to Cover Beijing Municipality and Henan and Heilongjiang Provinces

BEIJING and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 24 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AsiaInfo Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASIA), a leading provider of telecom software solutions and IT security products and services in China, today announced that it has won tenders with China Telecom, the world's largest fixed-line telecommunications and broadband service provider, to develop Business Intelligence systems ("BI systems") for China Telecom's Beijing, Henan and Heilongjiang subsidiaries.

"We are encouraged that China Telecom has recognized the value of our advanced Business Intelligence systems, which will allow the company to gather customer data, analyze trends and use the resulting information to better compete in a rapidly evolving market," said Steve Zhang, AsiaInfo's president and chief executive officer. "Competition is increasing among China's three newly integrated telecom carriers as they build out their product and service platforms on a leveled playing field. Our world-class BI systems continue to benefit from these trends by enabling carriers to launch targeted marketing campaigns and differentiate their service offerings, which can ultimately increase end-user satisfaction and boost profits. In anticipation of this stage of market development, we have strategically invested in the research and development of our BI systems for the past several years and are now recognized as a leader in this market."

The BI systems, which are designed to improve decision-making capability, efficiency and accuracy, will integrate China Telecom's existing fixed-line business with its recently acquired CDMA business. AsiaInfo will help China Telecom migrate the historical data from its acquired CDMA system to the new BI systems in order to ensure a smooth transition from a fixed-line and broadband provider to a full-service operator. The BI systems offer data mining, data analysis and data summarization capabilities, providing China Telecom with accurate, detailed and up-to-date information.

AsiaInfo is a market leader in China's BI market. AsiaInfo's BI systems currently support more than 260 million users and over 1.5 petabytes of data.

About AsiaInfo Holdings, Inc.

AsiaInfo Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASIA) is a leading provider of high- quality telecom software solutions and IT security products and services to some of China's largest enterprises as well as many small and medium sized companies in China. An established leader in the Chinese telecommunications industry, AsiaInfo became a prominent supplier of IT security products and services in China with the acquisition of Lenovo's non-telecom related IT services business in 2004.

Organized as a Delaware corporation, AsiaInfo began operations in the United States in 1993. The Company moved major operations to China in 1995 and played a significant role in the construction of the national backbones and provincial access networks for all of China's major national telecom carriers, including China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom and China Netcom. Since 1998, AsiaInfo has continued diversifying its product offerings and is now a major provider of telecom software solutions in China.





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