NewsTelecom

BT is the First Global Telco to Receive Domestic Telecoms Licenses in China

BT has announced that it has become the first international telecommunications company to receive nationwide licenses from the China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The two ‘value added licenses’, China nationwide Domestic IP-VPN license and China nationwide Internet Service Provider (ISP) license, enable BT China Communications Limited to contract directly with its customers in the country and bill them in local currency.

The value added licenses represent a major step for BT in China where many of its multinational customers require secure and reliable connectivity to expand within the country. Bas Burger, CEO of Global Services, BT, said: “We are delighted with this major benefit for our customers. Thanks to cooperation between the governments of the PRC and the UK, we are now able to offer a nationwide service in China that can be scaled up to match the ambitions and needs of our customers.  Being able to service and bill locally significantly simplifies the process of delivering connectivity and other communication services. It is what our customers expect from us and we are very grateful for the opportunity to do this as of today.”

International Trade Secretary, Dr. Liam Fox MP said: “I am very pleased that close cooperation between the UK and Chinese governments has resulted in BT securing these licences which will enable it to operate across the country. This major milestone exemplifies the vital work of my international economic department to open up markets and ensure that UK firms are represented on the global stage.”

Show More

Chris Fernando

Chris N. Fernando is an experienced media professional with over two decades of journalistic experience. He is the Editor of Arabian Reseller magazine, the authoritative guide to the regional IT industry. Follow him on Twitter (@chris508) and Instagram (@chris2508).

Related Articles

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Back to top button