Shenzhen & Beijing, China – Telling Telecom (Stock Code: 000829. SZ) and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced a distribution agreement for BlackBerry® smartphones in China.
Telling Telecom will assist RIM to expand the national reach of BlackBerry smartphones through its strong knowledge and experience in the marketplace and its comprehensive relationships with local partners.
Commenting on the agreement, Mr. Yang Siqing, Chief Operation Officer, Telling Telecom, said, “As one of the leaders in mobile and handset distribution, Telling Telecom has built a vast network helping international brands launch products in China. BlackBerry smartphones are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. We are pleased to reach an agreement with RIM. Working closely with our channels, Telling Telecom will help increase the availability and footprint of BlackBerry smartphones across the country.”
Mr. Gregory Shea, Managing Director, China at Research In Motion, said, “We are delighted to reach a distribution agreement with Telling Telecom. Business partnerships are an important aspect of RIM’s strategy in China and this collaboration will further strengthen our market position to better serve our customers and to provide new smartphone offerings in China.”