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MIIT: Chinese Mobile Internet Users Reached 838 Million in January 2014
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China recently published a report on the Chinese telecom industry in January 2014. The statistics showed that the total users of mobile internet services reached 838 million in January 2014, accounting for 67.8% of all mobile phone users. Mobile internet traffic also saw a remarkable YoY […]
42.8 Mn Mobile Phones Sold Online In China In 2013
iResearch data showed that China mobile phones online sales volume reached 42.8 million and online sales hit 66.39 billion yuan (USD 10.74 billion) in 2013, with over 40% YoY increase. Mobile sale peaked during Double 11 promotion, sold out 4.48 million on November 11, 2013. Many mobile phone manufacturers laid emphasis on online channels, at […]
Charts: Internet Usage – HK v.s. SEA
According to Nielsen’s report on Hong Kong digital behavior, 87% of Hong Kong consumers have used the Internet in the past 12 months, compared to neighboring markets such as Singapore (67%), Malaysia (38%), Thailand (31%), Philippines (30%) and Indonesia (19%).