China mobilises, and foreigners hear the call

Article Abstract:

China has become the world's second-largest market for mobile telephones, and three foreign companies dominate the Chinese market. In 1994, China had 1.6 million mobile subscribers; in 1999, there are more than a million new subscribers a month. The handset market is dominated by Finalnd's Nokia Corp., Sweden's LM Ericsson Telefon AB, and the United States' Motorola Inc. The Chinese government has invested heavily in telecommunications infrastructure and hopes to have 200 million mobile phone users by 2010.

United States, Finland, China, Sweden, Cellular Mobile Tel Equip, Statistical Data Included, Wireless telephones, International trade, Nokia Corp., NOK, Cellular telephone equipment industry, Motorola Inc., MOT, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

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Earth calls aren't easy

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Because of continuing technical difficulties, cash requirements, and a low number of subsribers, satellite-phone provider Iridium's outlook is not healthy. Technical problems include difficulty in making calls, unreliable headsets, and satellite-to-ground links. Worse yet, shareholders have filed a writ alleging a cover-up of technical difficulties. Iridium has only 10,000 customers and needs 500,000 to cover costs.

Satellite Communications Eqp, Management, Telecommunications equipment industry, Satellite communications services industry, Satellite communications systems, Iridium Australia Pty Ltd

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Gillette's Mach 3 is brought back to earth

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Gillette's Mach 3 razor dominated the Australian shaving-system market by 83.3% upon its launch, selling approximately 435,000 units in the first 15 weeks; since, however, the high retail cost and durability of the product has dropped their market share to 50%. An emphasis on further promotion of the Mach 3 is hoped to regenerate sales.

Cutlery and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing, Razor Blades & Razors ex Electric, Market share, Personal care appliances industry, Razors, Gillette Australia

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