China Mobile to Centralize Wireless Music Operations

According to TMC News, China Mobile Ltd. has set up centralized music, video, and mobile payment centers around the country.

Starting from January 1, 2010, it will centralize all its wireless music operations by storing all ringtones in a repository centerd in Sichuan province. From next year provincial China Mobile operators will not be allowed to offer their own ringtones.

... The new business model of the telecom carrier's wireless music will be applied to its video, gaming, and mobile payment units.

The Sichuan music center by far has a selection of more than 1.1 million songs. And the wireless music club under the center has recorded over 90 million members.

emily | 8:18 AM | News, Buzz |
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