Chinese consumer electronics maker Xiaomi has reached a deal with telecom operator China Telecom to cooperate across smart home technologies, e-commerce and handset sales.
Chinese consumer electronics maker Xiaomi has reached a deal with telecom operator China Telecom to cooperate across smart home technologies, e-commerce and handset sales.
Xiaomi’s smart home device sales are expected to see a boost upon entering China Telecom’s retail stores. The telecom operator will set up smart home sectors in each store and offer customers to try Xiaomi’s home devices before making purchases. Moreover, China Telecom will sell Xiaomi’s routers via its distribution channels.
In regards to the integration between mobile devices and telecom services, Xiaomi’s devices will have direct access to China Telecom’s payment and credit top-up interface, al...