Taiwan market: FET launches customized Android phone made by FIH
Taiwan-based carrier Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) has launched a customized Android-powered phone in the Taiwan market in cooperation with US-based Commtiva Technology.
Commtiva, which currently operates offices in the US and Taiwan, reportedly has strong business ties with Foxconn International Holdings (FIH) and consequently has outsourced production of the customized Google phones to FIH, according to market sources.
The smartphone carries a suggested retail price of NT$12,400 (US$385), the sources noted.
In addition to the Android phone, FET has also started offering two Acer-branded Windows Mobile-based smartphones, the beTouch E100 and neoTouch.
FET also plans to launch additional Android-powered phones in cooperation with other vendors, including Acer, before the end of 2009, according to Jan Nilsson, FET vice chairman and president.
FET's purchases of smartphones in 2010 will account for 20% of its total handset procurement, Nilsson stated.
The total number of handsets purchased by FET is expected to top 1.25-1.3 million units in 2009 and climb to 1.4 million units in 2010, according to estimates by market sources
Commtiva, which currently operates offices in the US and Taiwan, reportedly has strong business ties with Foxconn International Holdings (FIH) and consequently has outsourced production of the customized Google phones to FIH, according to market sources.
The smartphone carries a suggested retail price of NT$12,400 (US$385), the sources noted.
In addition to the Android phone, FET has also started offering two Acer-branded Windows Mobile-based smartphones, the beTouch E100 and neoTouch.
FET also plans to launch additional Android-powered phones in cooperation with other vendors, including Acer, before the end of 2009, according to Jan Nilsson, FET vice chairman and president.
FET's purchases of smartphones in 2010 will account for 20% of its total handset procurement, Nilsson stated.
The total number of handsets purchased by FET is expected to top 1.25-1.3 million units in 2009 and climb to 1.4 million units in 2010, according to estimates by market sources
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