Experts call for early launch of 3G in China

Experts call for early launch of 3G in China: "With the launch date for third generation mobile communication (3G) services in China still unclear, experts have called on the government to issue licenses quickly so that both operators and manufacturers can benefit.
Spectrum and capacity advantages will make 3G a valuable tool for providing better and cheaper rural coverage, thus encouraging operators to expand mobile services to western and rural areas of China, said Jean-Pierre Bienaime, chairman of UMTS Forum, at a forum here Friday. "