China Netcom

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China Netcom, full name China Netcom Group Corporation (Hong Kong) Limited, abbreviated CNC, was originally formed in August 1999 by the People's Republic of China government to enable inward investments to build high speed Internet communications in the country. It is a subsidiary of China Network Communications Group Corporation.[Yahoo profile]. Accessed June 4, 2006.

It is a provider of wire-line telecommunications services to areas mainly in the north of China. The firm is building a new broadband Internet backbone across the country. It is widely seen as the number two fixed-line operator in China after China Telecom, and operates a semi-mobile PAS or xiaolingtong system.

Services are provided in Shanghai, Guangdong, Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Henan, Shandong, and Liaoning.

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