CBN gets nod as 4th telecom operator

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Thursday issued a telecom license to China Broadcasting Network Ltd, making it the nation's fourth telecom operator.

The ministry said in a statement on its official website that it has issued a basic telecom business license to CBN, permitting the company to operate internet data transmission business and domestic telecommunication infrastructure service business.

The ministry has also allowed China Cable Television Network Co Ltd, a subsidiary of CBN, to operate the two businesses.