Telefonica & ZTE to supply Movistar handsets in Latin America

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: A full range of Movistar branded handsets will be launched by Telef³nica and ZTE in 12 Latin American countries during 2010, starting in Q2. An agreement has been signed between the two companies for the development of a complete range of mobile devices. The price details have not been disclosed yet.

The handsets have been designed by both the companies and it marks the first strategic cooperation in the handsets space between the two companies.

According to Luis Miguel Gilp©rez, Director of Mobile Business, Telef³nica Internacional, consumers in Latin America are becoming increasingly demanding and have specific requirements in terms of handset design and desired features and by customizing a complete range of handsets, ZTE will enable Telef³nica to meet the requirements of its Latin American customers and further build the Movistar brand.