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| Native name | TCL通訊科技控股有限公司 | ||
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| Company type | Private | ||
| Industry | Communication technology | ||
| Founded | 29 March 1999 (1999-03-29) | ||
| Founder | Li Dongsheng (李东生) | ||
| Headquarters | Shenzhen, China | ||
| Key people | Dr. Guo Aiping George (CEO) | ||
| Products | Mobile devices, Smartphones | ||
| Services | Internet | ||
| Owner | TCL Electronics | ||
| Parent | TCL Electronics | ||
| Subsidiaries | TCL Mobile Alcatel Mobile | ||
| Website | www | ||
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| Simplified Chinese | TCL通讯科技控股有限公司 | ||
| Traditional Chinese | TCL通訊科技控股有限公司 | ||
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| Simplified Chinese | TCL通讯 | ||
| Traditional Chinese | TCL通讯 | ||
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TCL Communication (TCL 通訊) is a Chinese communication technology company based in Shenzhen. It is a global manufacturer of mobile terminals and Internet service provider, and offers a wide portfolio of products and services worldwide under two key brands: TCL and Alcatel.
History
TCL Communication Technology Holdings Company Limted ("TCL Communication"; HKEX old stock code: 2618) was established in March 1999 and is one of TCL Technology 's leading industries.
On March 29, 1999, TCL Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. was formally established in Huizhou.
In February 2004, TCL Communication Technology Holdings Co., Ltd. was officially established.
In August 2004, TCL Communication and French Alcatel jointly established T&A Mobile Phone Co., Ltd. (called T&A) to formally take over all of French Alcatel's mobile phone businesses.
In September 2004, TCL Communication was listed on the main directory of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the share code (HKEX: 2618).
In May 2005, through the capital reorganization, TCL Communication was wholly owned by TCL Mobile and T&A.
In 2006, T&A achieved profitability in the first quarter, completed the loss reversal objective three months in advance, and achieved overall loss reduction in the second quarter.
In 2007, TCL Communication signed an agreement with Alcatel-Lucent to extend the rights to use the Alcatel brand until 2024.
In July 2011, TCL Communication became the official partner of the Tour de France.
In October 2012, TCL Communication smartphone sales exceeded feature phones for the first time.
In 2012, TCL mobile phones established a development strategy to reopen the Chinese market.
In March 2013, TCL Communication exclusively sponsored the Paris Marathon.
From April to May 2013, the world's slimmest TCL S850 mobile phone appeared in the Hollywood blockbuster "Iron Man 3".
On December 3, 2015, Yang Zhe confirmed to join TCL Communication as COO and President.
In 2015, total sales of TCL Communication mobile phones and other products increased 9% yoy to 80 million units, of which sales of smart terminals reached 44.5 million units, an increase of 7% yoy, and turnover reached 28.7 billion Hong Kong dollars.
TCL Communication ranked fifth in global mobile phone shipments in 2015, and smartphones ranked eighth in global shipments.
It is the number 1 Chinese manufacturer in foreign markets; TCL tablets In 2015, sales increased 122% yoy, ranking seventh in the world.
In January 2016, TCL Communication launched a new brand concept of "Tout Comme La Vie-Like Life" for the Chinese market.
In February 2016, TCL Communication participated in the "Mobile World Congress" (MWC) in Barcelona, demonstrating the pre-5G terminal-to-terminal demonstration system.
Products
TCL Communication focuses on providing customers with smart terminal products with a high-quality user experience, including mobile phones, tablets, mobile Internet devices, handheld devices, and accessories.
The TCL mobile phone was one of the first 12 manufacturers in China to obtain a mobile phone license.
In February 2014, at the "Mobile World Congress", TCL Communication exhibited a full line of 4G smart terminals, including a variety of smart phones, tablets, and smart data card devices. In terms of smartphones, TCL Communication exhibited more than 10 new products, including the IDOL 2 series, Firefox OS series, POP S series and POP FIT.
Services
TCL Communication has rapidly strengthened its ability to create Internet applications and services, focusing on mobile Internet application services, smart cloud platforms, and smart homes. , Third payment, innovative big screen, high definition video communication and mobile medical services, and other emerging Internet services, committed to building an open and compatible "terminal + application + service" smart ecosystem.
Commercialization
The TCL and Acatel brands of mobile phones and accessories operated by TCL Communication are sold to more than 120 countries and regions worldwide. There are 115 repair centers and more than 50 offices worldwide. Currently, the company has nurtured the three pillar markets of EMEA, America and China, and has established marketing centers in markets such as India and APAC. In foreign markets, the company has established stable cooperation with major global operators such as Orange, Vodafone, Telefónica and TIM.
I+D
TCL Communication has been actively innovating in the field of scientific research and technology and is determined to progress. Backed by nine international R&D centers located in Silicon Valley, Paris, France, Beijing, Shanghai, Ningbo, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Huizhou and Hong Kong, TCL Communication has strong professional R&D capabilities and the support of the Group's innovative resources.
TCL Communication invested 3.77 billion yuan in R&D in 2015, applied for 3,748 patents throughout the year, and obtained 2,780 authorized invention patents.
TCL Communication has accumulated a total of 18,813 patent applications, ranking third among national peer companies.
TCL Communication is one of the few communication companies in the world that also has patents on core technologies from 2G to 5G, and can independently provide communication products and solutions for GSM, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA, WCDMA, TD wireless standards. -SCDMA and LTE.
TCL Communication has been investing in research and development of 5G technology since 2015. TCL Communication is one of the few mobile terminal manufacturers in the world to have invested in 5G research and development. It has established special 5G labs in France and China, and at the MWC2016 exhibition The Hong Kong Institute of Applied Science and Technology Research jointly demonstrated the comprehensive pre-5G solution.
References
- https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200629005316/en/TCL-Electronics-Announces-Full-Integration-TCL-Communication
- https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200629005316/en/TCL-Electronics-Announces-Full-Integration-TCL-Communication