China Radio and Television is awarded a telecommunications operating license and will not break the "three-legged confrontation" situation in the short term

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On May 5, in order to comprehensively promote the integration of the three networks, further expand the depth and breadth of two-way access to telecommunications and radio and television services, and promote market competition, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology followed the application of China Radio and Television Network Co., Ltd. and issued the "Basic Telecommunications Business Operation License" to China Radio and Television, approving China Radio and Television to operate Internet domestic data transmission services and domestic communication facility service services across the country. And allow China Radio and Television to authorize its controlling subsidiary China Cable...

in the view of many people in the industry, it is very difficult for Chinese radio and television to carry out mobile communications business in the short term, and it is also very difficult to break the "tripod" competition pattern of telecom operators in the short term.

the broadband service previously carried out by China Radio and Television Network Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "China Radio and Television") has finally officially stepped onto the track of reasonableness and legalization.

A few days ago, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a "license for basic Telecommunication Business" to China Radio and Television in accordance with legal procedures, approving China Radio and Television to operate Internet domestic data transmission business and domestic communication facilities service throughout the country.

was awarded the "basic Telecom Service Operation license", which means that China Radio and Television has become the fourth domestic basic telecommunications service operator, and the fixed-line broadband operation service previously carried out by China Radio and Television in China has also officially entered the reasonable and legal track. China Radio and Television said it will speed up the integration of cable television networks, actively participate in universal services, and innovate and transform development.

however, in the eyes of many people in the industry, it is very difficult for China's radio and television to carry out mobile communications services in the short term, and it is also very difficult to break the "tripod" competition pattern of telecom operators in the short term.

< strong > the speed of obtaining the license is faster than expected < / strong >

it took only two months for China Radio and Television to submit the application materials to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to obtain the license. This speed has greatly exceeded the industry's expectations.

on May 5th, in order to comprehensively promote triple play, further expand the depth and breadth of two-way entry of telecommunications and radio and television business, and promote market competition, according to the application of China Radio and Television Network Co., Ltd., the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the basic Telecommunication Business license to China Radio and Television through legal procedures. Approve China Radio and Television to operate Internet domestic data transmission business and domestic communication facilities service business nationwide, and allow China Radio and Television to authorize its holding subsidiary, China Cable Television Network Co., Ltd., to operate the above two basic telecommunications businesses nationwide.

Chen Zhaoxiong, vice minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, pointed out at the presentation ceremony that it is of great significance to issue a "license for basic telecommunications business" to China's radio and television, and put forward relevant requirements for China's radio and television. China Radio and Television said that it will strictly abide by relevant laws and regulations, earnestly fulfill corporate social responsibilities and obligations, speed up the integration of cable television networks, actively participate in universal services, comply with laws and regulations, and innovate and transform development.

on March 7 this year, China Radio and Television submitted an application for license for basic telecommunications services to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, applying for nationwide operation of Internet domestic data transmission services and domestic communications facilities services.

it is understood that "Internet domestic data transmission service" mainly refers to fixed network broadband, while "domestic communication facility service business" mainly refers to the construction, rental and sale of communication facilities, but does not include voice business.

as the main body of the national "triple play" strategy, China Radio and Television will integrate the national cable TV network into a unified market body after its establishment. Before obtaining the "basic Telecommunication Business license", China Radio and Television has started fixed-line broadband operation while integrating internal radio and television resources, but it has been in a reasonable and illegal state.

"the rapid issuance of licenses by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is an affirmation of the qualification of China's radio and television to operate basic telecommunications services, and the bi-directional entry of triple play services is justified." Chen Zhigang, an expert in the telecommunications industry, said in an interview with our reporter that licensing is a recognition of a fait accompli of the past and removes institutional obstacles for China Radio and Television to carry out national broadband services and content operations in the next step.

< strong > it is difficult to develop mobile communication services in the short term < / strong >

as a "latecomer", will China's radio and television join the competition in the telecommunications market, will it have a certain impact on the reduction of tariffs, and will it have an impact to break the monopoly?

Communications industry observer Xiang Ligang told our reporter that there are many licenses for the operation of basic telecommunications services, and the licenses obtained by China Radio and Television can only carry out Internet data transmission and communications services, not fixed telephone networks and mobile communications licenses. "therefore, this gold content is not high, and mobile communication services cannot be carried out."

in addition, unlike the integrated operation mechanism of China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom and other traditional telecom operators from groups to local companies, when China Radio and Television was established, all provinces across the country had set up independent radio and television network companies, so it was very difficult to complete the integration of national radio and television resources.

Xiang Ligang also said that telecom operation is an industry with high investment and long return cycle. for China's radio and television, relying on 4.5 billion registered capital to build a national network, there is a huge funding gap. "the original network of radio and television is too fragmented and the capital relationship is complex. It is impossible for the state to allocate all these assets to China's radio and television. If the problem of money is not solved, it will be very difficult to make a difference."

in this regard, an insider from China Radio and Television, who spoke on condition of anonymity, frankly said in an interview with our reporter that there are still difficulties in achieving the integration goal of "one network in the whole country." the radio and television network needs to gradually realize the integration of local companies from the bottom up, and the process is much more tortuous because it involves the interests of local and listed companies.

according to Fu Liang, an industry expert, China's radio and television industry is still faced with many problems such as the integration of national radio and television network resources and breaking through technical deficiencies in carrying out broadband services. "We have missed the opportunity for the issuance of national 4G licenses, and it is also very difficult to carry out mobile communication services in the short term. After years of development, the three major operators of China Mobile, China Unicom and Telecom have formed their respective scale advantages and monopoly positions, and it is very difficult for China Radio and Television to break the existing competition pattern. "

what is worth paying attention to is that the telecom industry needs large investment, long-term accumulation of users, and complex management and service system. Prior to this, Mini Netcom eventually lost tens of billions of yuan, and China TieTong had to be incorporated into China Mobile because of its operational difficulties.

Chen Zhigang believes that it is unknown how China Radio and Television will operate mobile communications services and cooperate with operators in the future, but only full-service operators can become competitive, so it is expected that China Radio and Television will continue to seek mobile communications services, but cooperation with telecom operators is the best choice at present.

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