China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited has brought competition to the world's largest telecommunications market. The Chinese government set up China Unicom in 1994 as the first competitor to another government-owned telecommunications monopoly. The state-controlled company provides long- distance, broadband data, and mobile communications services in 31 provinces, cities, and other regions throughout China. It is the country's #2 mobile phone operator behind former monopoly China Mobile Communications. Subsidiary China Netcom is China's #2 provider of fixed-line communications carrier behind China Telecom. It operates primarily in the northern provinces; major cities served include Beijing and Tianjin.

Founded more than a century ago, Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ:CNSL) is a family of companies providing advanced communications services to both residential and business customers in Illinois, Texas and Pennsylvania. Consolidated Communications offers a wide range of services over its technologically advanced IP-based network, including local and long distance telephone, Digital Phone, High-Speed Internet access and Digital TV. We have a continuing commitment to offer innovative products; reliable, high-quality services and exceptional customer care. We also are dedicated to maintaining strong local ties in the same communities where our employees live and work. Serving markets in three states, Consolidated Communications is the 13th largest independent local telephone company in the nation. Our related businesses complement our core telephone business and include directory publishing and advertising services, business systems, retail and wholesale operator services, call completion services and fully integrated telemarketing and fulfillment services.

Hrvatske telekomunikacije (which also does business as Croatian Telecom under the T-Mobile Hrvatska and T-Hrvatski Telekom brands) provides fixed-line (1.5 million subscribers), mobile (2.8 million), international long- distance, high-speed Internet (more than 500,000), and business data networking services in Croatia. A subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, it is the largest provider of telecommunications services to the country. Wired network and broadband services are offered under the T-Com brand and wireless services fall under the T-Mobile banner. Deutsche Telekom owns 51% of the company's shares.

International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) is a manufacturer of hardware and developer of software used to enable broadband satellite connections. Products include satellite receivers, satellite broadcasting systems for digital audio, and content distribution software. IDC company is also a systems integrator and a provider of data broadcasting services. Established in 1984, IDC serves customers in such industries as broadcasting, education, entertainment, and telecommunications, including Cinedigm, NPR, and PBS. While it does nearly half of its business in North America, the company is active in Europe through its Netherlands-based PROFline subsidiary. IDC has distributors and resellers around the world.

China Techfaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an original developed products provider that is focused on the original design and development of handsets, and sale of finished products in the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company offers feature phones and smart phones, wireless modules, and other electronic components, which include data cards, printed circuit board assemblies, and wireless software and applications; and mobile handset design services based on existing platforms and new platforms, as well as successor model design. It also develops mobile game services and mobile phone game design services to the manufacturers of branded mobile phones; and online games, including MMORPG games. The company sells its products and services directly to mobile handset brand owners. It has a joint venture with QUALCOMM to develop application software for wireless devices. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.

The fabless apple doesn't fall far from the wireless tree. Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), founded as a division of QUALCOMM in 1995, designs integrated circuits (ICs) and software for wireless communications equipment based on the CDMA standard. QCT products go into mobile phones, navigation devices, notebook computers, and other consumer electronics. QUALCOMM pioneered the use of CDMA in commercial wireless applications and is the leading supplier of CDMA chipsets. Its products include baseband, radio- frequency, and power amplification chips. QCT is the largest segment of QUALCOMM, accounting for about 60% of sales.

ADVA AG Optical Networking advances the cause of high-speed communications. The company provides optical transport and Ethernet equipment to telecommunication carriers and enterprise customers. ADVA's products, which include multiplexers and Ethernet access devices, help telecom carriers and businesses transform older networks with singular functionality into multi-purpose systems that support voice, data, video, and wireless traffic. Its customers include Comcast, Cox Communications, Deutsche Telekom, Telstra, and Time Warner. In addition to the carrier market, it targets the academic, automotive, financial services, government, insurance, and technology sectors.

Multiband Corporation is a public, NASDAQ-listed company (MBND). Multiband is the largest nationwide DIRECTV master system operator in the Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) market and one of the largest full-service home service providers (HSPs), handling approximately 20 percent of all DIRECTV's installations, maintenance and upgrades for residents of single-family homes. Multiband is a full-service provider for a number of other partners within the footprint as well, offering solutions for watch, talk, surf and security, and is equipped with a retail store and an online store to strive to be a customer's "one source solution" for all electronic needs. Additionally, Multiband is a leading provider of software and integrated billing services to MDUs on a single bill; including video, voice, data and other value-added local services, both directly and through strategic partnerships. Multiband is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, and has offices strategically placed around the continental United States.

Greenwoods Communications Ltd. company was founded in 1989 by CEO John Greenwood. Greenwoods Communications distributes communications products for both wired and wireless networks and provides related network development services. The company sells such products as connectors, cable, cabinets, communications equipment, and tools. It deals in brands from such vendors as Nortel, Porta Systems, and Radiall. The company's services include outsourced site building, project and facilities management, network design, and testing. Greenwoods serves equipment manufacturers, communications service providers, and cable television broadcasters.

WOW! is privately owned by Avista Capital Partners. With Corporate offices in Denver, WOW! has assembled a diverse and experienced management team. This team and all WOW! employees share a passion for doing things right and delighting our customers with friendly, quality service and affordable prices. Together, we are focused on building a culture at WOW! that is founded on four core values. These values are at the heart of what drives us to do our best for all of our customers.

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