Huawei entering handset open market
30-07-2010
Android-based phones among offerings planned
Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei Technologies today announced its entry into the Indian mobile handset market with the launch of 20 new handsets.
Till now, Huawei was selling handsets bundled with services offered by telecom operators like Tata Teleservices and BSNL.
"The Indian telecom industry is growing at the rate of 20 million subscribers a month. Our entry into the open market will help us tap more growth opportunities in India," Huawei Device Chief Marketing Officer Victor Xu said.
The phones have been launched under two series -- Hangout and Android -- which are based on Qualcomm's chipset solutions.
The handsets, priced at Rs 2,000 onwards, will be available from August.
Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei Technologies today announced its entry into the Indian mobile handset market with the launch of 20 new handsets.
Till now, Huawei was selling handsets bundled with services offered by telecom operators like Tata Teleservices and BSNL.
"The Indian telecom industry is growing at the rate of 20 million subscribers a month. Our entry into the open market will help us tap more growth opportunities in India," Huawei Device Chief Marketing Officer Victor Xu said.
The phones have been launched under two series -- Hangout and Android -- which are based on Qualcomm's chipset solutions.
The handsets, priced at Rs 2,000 onwards, will be available from August.
