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| name = '''TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited'''
| logo = Logo alternativo de TCL.jpg
| native_name = '''TCL通讯科技控股有限公司'''
| type = ]
| industry = * ]
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| foundation = {{start date and age|1999}}
| founder = Li Dongsheng<br>({{zh|s=李东生|labels=no}})
| location = ],<br>],<br>]<br>(registered office)
| area_served = Worldwide
| key_people = Li Dongsheng<br>(])
| products = * ]
* ]
* ]
| revenue = ] 179.000.000 (2019)<ref>https://tech.sina.cn/i/gn/2020-06-30/detail-iircuyvk1185918.d.html?from=wap</ref>
| owner = ]
| parent = ]
| divisions = * TCL Mobile
* ]
* ]
| subsid = * TCL Mobile Communication Company Limited
* TCT Mobile International Limited
* T&A Mobile Phone Company Limited
| homepage = {{URL|tclcom.tcl.com}}}}
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|s='''TCL通讯科技控股有限公司'''
|t='''TCL通訊科技控股有限公司'''
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'''TCL Communication''' (in ]: '''TCL通讯''') is a ] ] based in ], but incorporated in ]. It manufactures ] and other communication electronic devices under three key brands: ], ] and ]. It is a subsidiary of ], a company that is a subsidiary of TCL Industries.<ref>https://m.sohu.com/a/404908016_118392/?_trans_=000019_share_sinaweibo_from&pvid=000115_3w_a</ref><ref>https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200629005316/en/TCL-Electronics-Announces-Full-Integration-TCL-Communication</ref>

== History ==

=== Founded in 1999 ===

TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited ("TCL Communication") was formally established in March 1999 as one of the main mobile phone industry of ].

On March 29, 1999, TCL Mobile Communication Company Limited ("TCL Mobile") was formally established in Huizhou.<ref>http://m.wanshengmen.com/index.php?m=Case&a=show&id=92&l=en</ref>

=== 2004 ===

In April 2004, TCL announced a joint venture with ] and established a mobile phone company: ], TCL injected 55 million euros into the company in exchange for a 55% stake.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/A-learning-dragon-with-long-strides/article14687035.ece</ref>

In August 2004, TCL Communication and ] jointly established T&A Mobile Phone Company Limited ("T&A Mobile") to formally take over all of ] mobile phone businesses.<ref>https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/alcatel-phones</ref>

On September 27, 2004, TCL Communication was listed on the main directory of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code (HKSE: 2618).<ref>http://money.163.com/economy2003/editor_2003/040928/040928_234386.html</ref>

=== 2005 ===

In May 2005, TCL announced that its Hong Kong-listed unit would acquire Alcatel Mobile's 45% stake in its mobile phone joint venture for consideration of HK $ 63.34 million ($ 8.1 million) in shares from TCL Communication.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aRUa6H1Z_x98&refer=europe|title=TCL Unit to Buy 45% Stake of Mobile-Phone Venture From Alcatel|accessdate=25 April 2011|publisher=Bloomberg L.P.|date=16 May 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924160200/http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aRUa6H1Z_x98&refer=europe|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

In May 2005, through the capital reorganization, TCL Communication was wholly owned by TCL Mobile and T&A Mobile.<ref>http://m.it168.com/article_1679902.html</ref><ref>http://m.eepw.com.cn/m/display/id/18536</ref>

=== 2006 ===

In 2006, T&A Mobile achieved profitability in the first quarter, completed the loss reversal objective three months in advance, and achieved overall loss reduction in the second quarter.<ref>https://it.sohu.com/20050608/n240100343.shtml</ref>

=== 2007 ===

In June 2007, TCL announced that its mobile phone division planned to stop using the ] brand and switch to the TCL brand entirely within five years.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2007-06/20/content_5419829.htm|title=TCL to switch to own brand|accessdate=25 April 2011|work=China Daily|date=20 June 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423212607/http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2007-06/20/content_5419829.htm|archive-date=23 April 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>

In September 2007, TCL extended the right to use the ] brand for 10 years until 2024.<ref>https://m.sohu.com/n/253218111/</ref>

In 2007, TCL Communication signed an agreement with ] to extend the rights to use the ] brand until 2024.<ref>https://m.sohu.com/n/253218111/</ref>

=== 2011 ===

In July 2011, TCL Communication became the official partner of the Tour de France.<ref>https://n.znds.com/mip/25951.html</ref>

=== 2012 ===

In October 2012, TCL smartphone sales outperform feature phones for the first time.<ref>http://www.wm23.com/80814.htm</ref>

In 2012, TCL mobile phones established a development strategy to reopen the Chinese market.<ref>http://tech.cnr.cn/list/201206/t20120608_509848367.shtml</ref>

=== 2014 ===

In October 2014, TCL acquired the ] brand from ] for use in smartphones.<ref name="verge-alcatelpalm">{{cite web|title=Palm could be coming back to life — as an Android phone from Alcatel|url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/12/31/7474965/hp-sells-palm-acatel-one-touch-tcl|website=The Verge|accessdate=2 January 2015|date=31 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150102114135/http://www.theverge.com/2014/12/31/7474965/hp-sells-palm-acatel-one-touch-tcl|archive-date=2 January 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="cnet-palmcomeback">{{cite web|title=Palm makes a comeback! TCL to 're-create' the brand|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/palm-makes-a-comeback-tcl-to-recreate-the-brand/|website=CNET|accessdate=8 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108073432/http://www.cnet.com/news/palm-makes-a-comeback-tcl-to-recreate-the-brand/|archive-date=8 January 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2015 ===

On December 3, 2015, Yang Zhe confirmed to join TCL Communication as COO and president.<ref>appoints-new-china-president/amp</ref><ref>https://tech.sina.cn/t/2015-12-07/detail-ifxmihae9167387.d.html?from=wap</ref>

In 2015, total sales of TCL mobile phones and other devices increased 9% yoy to 80 million units, of which sales of smart terminals reached 44.5 million units, an increase of 7% yoy, and turnover reached 28.7 billion Hong Kong dollars.<ref>http://mobile.dgap.de/dgap/News/corporate/tcl-communication-technology-holdings-limited-announces-annual-results/?newsID=931695</ref>

TCL Communication ranked fifth in global mobile phone shipments in 2015, and smartphones ranked eighth in global shipments.<ref>https://enmobile.prnasia.com/releases/global/TCL_Communication_Announces_Q1_2015_Results-120097.shtml</ref>

TCL Communication is the number 1 Chinese manufacturer in foreign markets, in 2015 tablet sales increased 122% year-on-year, ranking seventh in the world.<ref>https://tech.huanqiu.com/article/9CaKrnJUKIE</ref><ref>http://column.iresearch.cn/b/201603/763101.shtml</ref>

=== 2016 ===

In 2016, TCL, through a wholly owned subsidiary, entered into an agreement with Novatel Wireless (NASDAQ: MIFI), a leading U.S. wireless mobile broadband brand, to acquire Novatel Wireless MIFI business at a price of USD 50 million.<ref>https://m.258.com/news/1419418.html</ref>

On September 30, 2016, TCL Communication was no longer listed with the share code (HKSE: 2618) on the main directory of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange due to the privatization.<ref>https://m.sohu.com/a/112616191_114835</ref>

In diciembre de 2016, TCL reached an agreement with ] to produce smartphones under the ] brand.<ref name="tc-tcldeal">{{cite web|title=TCL signs an exclusive deal to build BlackBerry-branded phones|url=https://techcrunch.com/2016/12/15/blackberry/|website=TechCrunch|accessdate=15 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161215175915/https://techcrunch.com/2016/12/15/blackberry/|archive-date=15 December 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2017 ===

On February 19, 2017, Yang Zhe resigned from his position as COO and President of TCL Communication.<ref>https://m.sohu.com/a/126570440_529665</ref><ref>http://www.xinhuanet.com//tech/2017-02/20/c_1120492616.htm</ref>

On December 19, 2017, TCL announced that the transfer of 49% of the capital of TCL Communication had been completed. In addition, TCL President Li Dongsheng will also serve as CEO of TCL Communication.<ref>https://m.sohu.com/a/211783453_120702</ref>

=== 2020 ===

On June 29, 2020 TCL Communication became 100% owned by ].<ref>https://m.sohu.com/a/404908016_118392/?_trans_=000019_share_sinaweibo_from&pvid=000115_3w_a</ref><ref>https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200629005316/en/TCL-Electronics-Announces-Full-Integration-TCL-Communication</ref>

On August 31, 2020, TCL stopped designing, manufacturing, and selling ] branded devices.<ref>https://tech.sina.cn/2020-02-04/detail-iimxxste8708564.d.html</ref><ref>https://9to5google.com/2020/02/03/blackberry-android-discontinued-2020/amp/</ref>

== Devices ==

]

TCL primary devices are mobile phones, tablets, laptops, routers, watches, and ].

TCL sells its devices primarily in ], ], ], ], ] and ] under the following brands:

* ] (Mobile Phones, Watches, Tablets)
* ] (Mobile Phones, Tablets, Routers)
* ] (Mobile Phones)

In February 2014, at the "Mobile World Congress", TCL Communication exhibited a full line of 4G smart terminals, including a variety of smart phones, tablets, and smart data card devices. In terms of smartphones, TCL Communication exhibited more than 10 new devices, including the IDOL 2 series, Firefox OS series, POP S series and POP FIT.<ref>https://xw.qq.com/finance/20140226019556/FIN2014022601955600</ref>

In February 2016, TCL Communication participated in the "Mobile World Congress" (MWC) in Barcelona, ​​demonstrating the pre-5G terminal-to-terminal demonstration system.<ref>https://m.sohu.com/a/60186038_114950</ref>

In 2016, TCL it contractually manufactured the ] and ], for ], under its flagship brand ]. In December 2016, he became a licensee of the BlackBerry brand to design, manufacture and sell devices for the global market. As of 2017, it distributes BlackBerry devices under the name of ].<ref>https://m.sohu.com/a/121789420_161062</ref><ref>https://www.pcworld.com/article/3151181/blackberry-hands-its-brand-to-tcl-maker-of-its-last-smartphones.amp.html</ref>

TCL is also the owner of the Palm brand. The company launched the ] "ultra mobile companion" smartphone in 2018.<ref>http://www.sigmaintell.com/news.php?cid=24&id=6235</ref><ref>https://www.androidpit.com/poll-palm-comeback-does-the-companion-phone-make-sense?amp=true</ref>

In late 2019, TCL launched its first own-brand Android phone, called the TCL Plex.<ref>http://m.ikanchai.com/pcarticle/306599</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.techguide.com.au/reviews/mobiles-reviews/tcl-plex-smartphone-review-mid-tier-device-punches-well-weight/|title=TCL Plex smartphone review - mid-tier device that punches well above its weight|date=8 November 2019|access-date=29 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191110012011/https://www.techguide.com.au/reviews/mobiles-reviews/tcl-plex-smartphone-review-mid-tier-device-punches-well-weight/|archive-date=10 November 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

TCL announced the 10 series for 2020, consisting of TCL 10 SE, TCL 10 L, ], TCL 10 Plus, and TCL 10 5G.<ref>https://m.sohu.com/a/406926185_188123</ref><ref>https://m.gsmarena.com/tcl_10_plus_and_tcl_10_se_go_official_in_russia-amp-44182.php</ref>

== TCL Mobile (]) ==

=== 2020 ===

* TCL 10 SE
* TCL 10 Plus
* TCL 10 5G
* TCL 10 Pro
* TCL 10 L

=== 2019 ===

* TCL Plex

== References ==

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Revision as of 05:27, 3 August 2020

TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited
File:Logo alternativo de TCL.jpg
Native nameTCL通讯科技控股有限公司
Company typePrivate
Industry
Founded1999; 26 years ago (1999)
FounderLi Dongsheng
(李东生)
HeadquartersChina,
Shenzhen,
Hong Kong
(registered office)
Area servedWorldwide
Key peopleLi Dongsheng
(CEO)
Products
RevenueUS$ 179.000.000 (2019)
OwnerTCL Electronics
ParentTCL Electronics
Divisions
Subsidiaries
  • TCL Mobile Communication Company Limited
  • TCT Mobile International Limited
  • T&A Mobile Phone Company Limited
Websitetclcom.tcl.com
TCL Communication
Simplified ChineseTCL通讯科技控股有限公司
Traditional ChineseTCL通訊科技控股有限公司
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinTCL tōngxùn
Alternative Chinese name
Simplified ChineseTCL通讯
Traditional ChineseTCL通訊
Transcriptions

TCL Communication (in mandarin: TCL通讯) is a Chinese company based in Shenzhen, but incorporated in Hong Kong. It manufactures mobile phones and other communication electronic devices under three key brands: TCL, Alcatel and Palm. It is a subsidiary of TCL Electronics, a company that is a subsidiary of TCL Industries.

History

Founded in 1999

TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited ("TCL Communication") was formally established in March 1999 as one of the main mobile phone industry of TCL Technology.

On March 29, 1999, TCL Mobile Communication Company Limited ("TCL Mobile") was formally established in Huizhou.

2004

In April 2004, TCL announced a joint venture with Alcatel Lucent and established a mobile phone company: Alcatel Mobile, TCL injected 55 million euros into the company in exchange for a 55% stake.

In August 2004, TCL Communication and Alcatel Lucent jointly established T&A Mobile Phone Company Limited ("T&A Mobile") to formally take over all of Alcatel mobile phone businesses.

On September 27, 2004, TCL Communication was listed on the main directory of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code (HKSE: 2618).

2005

In May 2005, TCL announced that its Hong Kong-listed unit would acquire Alcatel Mobile's 45% stake in its mobile phone joint venture for consideration of HK $ 63.34 million ($ 8.1 million) in shares from TCL Communication.

In May 2005, through the capital reorganization, TCL Communication was wholly owned by TCL Mobile and T&A Mobile.

2006

In 2006, T&A Mobile achieved profitability in the first quarter, completed the loss reversal objective three months in advance, and achieved overall loss reduction in the second quarter.

2007

In June 2007, TCL announced that its mobile phone division planned to stop using the Alcatel brand and switch to the TCL brand entirely within five years.

In September 2007, TCL extended the right to use the Alcatel brand for 10 years until 2024.

In 2007, TCL Communication signed an agreement with Alcatel Lucent to extend the rights to use the Alcatel brand until 2024.

2011

In July 2011, TCL Communication became the official partner of the Tour de France.

2012

In October 2012, TCL smartphone sales outperform feature phones for the first time.

In 2012, TCL mobile phones established a development strategy to reopen the Chinese market.

2014

In October 2014, TCL acquired the Palm brand from HP for use in smartphones.

2015

On December 3, 2015, Yang Zhe confirmed to join TCL Communication as COO and president.

In 2015, total sales of TCL mobile phones and other devices increased 9% yoy to 80 million units, of which sales of smart terminals reached 44.5 million units, an increase of 7% yoy, and turnover reached 28.7 billion Hong Kong dollars.

TCL Communication ranked fifth in global mobile phone shipments in 2015, and smartphones ranked eighth in global shipments.

TCL Communication is the number 1 Chinese manufacturer in foreign markets, in 2015 tablet sales increased 122% year-on-year, ranking seventh in the world.

2016

In 2016, TCL, through a wholly owned subsidiary, entered into an agreement with Novatel Wireless (NASDAQ: MIFI), a leading U.S. wireless mobile broadband brand, to acquire Novatel Wireless MIFI business at a price of USD 50 million.

On September 30, 2016, TCL Communication was no longer listed with the share code (HKSE: 2618) on the main directory of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange due to the privatization.

In diciembre de 2016, TCL reached an agreement with BlackBerry Limited to produce smartphones under the BlackBerry brand.

2017

On February 19, 2017, Yang Zhe resigned from his position as COO and President of TCL Communication.

On December 19, 2017, TCL announced that the transfer of 49% of the capital of TCL Communication had been completed. In addition, TCL President Li Dongsheng will also serve as CEO of TCL Communication.

2020

On June 29, 2020 TCL Communication became 100% owned by TCL Electronics.

On August 31, 2020, TCL stopped designing, manufacturing, and selling BlackBerry Mobile branded devices.

Devices

File:Celular TCL Plex (2019).jpg
The TCL Plex presented at IFA 2019 as the first own-brand smartphone.

TCL primary devices are mobile phones, tablets, laptops, routers, watches, and headphones.

TCL sells its devices primarily in Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America and South America under the following brands:

  • TCL (Mobile Phones, Watches, Tablets)
  • Alcatel (Mobile Phones, Tablets, Routers)
  • Palm (Mobile Phones)

In February 2014, at the "Mobile World Congress", TCL Communication exhibited a full line of 4G smart terminals, including a variety of smart phones, tablets, and smart data card devices. In terms of smartphones, TCL Communication exhibited more than 10 new devices, including the IDOL 2 series, Firefox OS series, POP S series and POP FIT.

In February 2016, TCL Communication participated in the "Mobile World Congress" (MWC) in Barcelona, ​​demonstrating the pre-5G terminal-to-terminal demonstration system.

In 2016, TCL it contractually manufactured the DTEK50 and DTEK60, for BlackBerry Limited, under its flagship brand BlackBerry. In December 2016, he became a licensee of the BlackBerry brand to design, manufacture and sell devices for the global market. As of 2017, it distributes BlackBerry devices under the name of BlackBerry Mobile.

TCL is also the owner of the Palm brand. The company launched the Palm "ultra mobile companion" smartphone in 2018.

In late 2019, TCL launched its first own-brand Android phone, called the TCL Plex.

TCL announced the 10 series for 2020, consisting of TCL 10 SE, TCL 10 L, TCL 10 Pro, TCL 10 Plus, and TCL 10 5G.

TCL Mobile (Smartphones)

2020

  • TCL 10 SE
  • TCL 10 Plus
  • TCL 10 5G
  • TCL 10 Pro
  • TCL 10 L

2019

  • TCL Plex

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