Whatever Happened to China's Bandit Phones?
Asianometry
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This chapter explores the emergence of China's bandit phone industry in the mid-2000s, driven by consumer demand and relaxed regulations. It highlights the journey of a university student-founded company that transitioned from beepers to a significant mobile phone manufacturer, aided by a groundbreaking chipset that revolutionized affordability in mobile technology.
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