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TCL's ambition is to be a leading global consumer electronics company, which makes people's lives better through smart products
ABOUT TCL
MOBILITY BUSINESS
MILESTONES
ABOUT TCL
Founded in 1999, TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited (TCL Communication) designs, manufactures and markets an expanding portfolio of mobile devices and services worldwide through a comprehensive, multi-brand portfolio that includes TCL, Alcatel and Palm-branded products. The company's products are sold in more than 160 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.
On 29 June 2020, TCL Electronics announced the full integration of TCL Communication to accelerate the implementation of the company's AI x IoT strategy. With the approval of TCL Electronics shareholders, TCL is now officially becoming one of the biggest consumer electronic companies in the world and will further build the global TCL brand.
TCL Electronics and TCL Communication are highly complementary in overseas markets and sales channels, business transformation will expand its product outreach and enhance competitive advantages. With ''AI x IoT'' as the core, TCL Electronics is committed to becoming a leading global intelligent technology company by creating an all-scenario smart lifestyle user experience.
About TCL Electronics
TCL Electronics is one of the world's fastest-growing consumer electronics companies and one of the world's leading television and mobile device manufacturers. For nearly 40 years TCL has operated its own manufacturing and R&D centers worldwide, with products sold in more than 160 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. TCL specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of consumer electronics ranging from TVs, mobile phones, audio devices and smart home products as part of the company's "AI x IoT" strategy.
On 29 June 2020, TCL Electronics announced the full integration of TCL Communication to accelerate the implementation of the company's AI x IoT strategy. With the approval of TCL Electronics shareholders, TCL is now officially becoming one of the biggest consumer electronic companies in the world and will further build the global TCL brand.
TCL Electronics and TCL Communication are highly complementary in overseas markets and sales channels, business transformation will expand its product outreach and enhance competitive advantages. With ''AI x IoT'' as the core, TCL Electronics is committed to becoming a leading global intelligent technology company by creating an all-scenario smart lifestyle user experience.
About TCL Electronics
TCL Electronics is one of the world's fastest-growing consumer electronics companies and one of the world's leading television and mobile device manufacturers. For nearly 40 years TCL has operated its own manufacturing and R&D centers worldwide, with products sold in more than 160 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. TCL specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of consumer electronics ranging from TVs, mobile phones, audio devices and smart home products as part of the company's "AI x IoT" strategy.
OUR MULTI-BRAND VISION
TCL Communication is the first global multi-brand mobile company, manufacturing a complete portfolio of devices, including smartphones, feature phones, tablets, wearables, mobile broadband devices and connected home products. Through our unique multi-brand approach, we're able to provide innovative products and services to customers around the world. Each of our brands has a distinct identity, allowing TCL Communication to offer a comprehensive device portfolio to meet the needs of all consumers.
TCL: Flagship phone line with premium displays providing a connected experience leveraging all of TCL's products and services.
Alcatel: Progressive technology that enhances moments of joy for everyone now.
Palm: One of the first companies to put mobile devices into consumers' hands, introducing the PalmPilot in 1996. Its innovative new device Palm makes smartphones truly mobile again. Palm is a trademark owned by TCL Communication and under license by Palm Ventures Group through Wide Progress Global.
TCL: Flagship phone line with premium displays providing a connected experience leveraging all of TCL's products and services.
Alcatel: Progressive technology that enhances moments of joy for everyone now.
Palm: One of the first companies to put mobile devices into consumers' hands, introducing the PalmPilot in 1996. Its innovative new device Palm makes smartphones truly mobile again. Palm is a trademark owned by TCL Communication and under license by Palm Ventures Group through Wide Progress Global.
OUR TCL MOBILITY BUSINESS
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Overseas markets
More than 90 percent of TCL Communication's revenue comes from overseas markets.
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Strong partnerships
TCL Communication has cultivated more than 20 years of strong industry partnerships, including more than 80 tier-one worldwide mobile operators and global retailers as well as technology partners from around the world.
3
Custom manufacturing
TCL Communication has a single in-house factory audited by major telecom operators and awarded for CSR and transparency, ensuring manufacturing and quality control. It has an annual capacity of up to 120 million units and is equipped with a leading SMT production line and MMI automatic testing systems.
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Commitment to quality & innovation
In addition to the company's world-leading manufacturing facilities, TCL Communication has more than a dozen R&D centers and product labs around the world, including China, the United States, France and Mexico.
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Award- winning display technology
Vertical integration of our business units with TCL Technology Group Corporation (TCL TECH) allows TCL Communication to deliver award-winning TCL display technology within our mobile device portfolio. The portfolio began in 2018 with the introduction of our new range of Alcatel smartphones, becoming the first brand in the world to deliver an immersive 18:9 display experience across each product series in its 2018 portfolio. At MWC 2019, TCL Communication showcased a complete lineup of its flexible panel mobile devices including tablet, smartphone and wearables for the first time. These accomplishments were made possible through TCL's custom-built displays produced in long-term partnership with China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT), a sister company of TCL Communication under TCL TECH. CSOT is one of the worldwide leaders in LCD panels as well as LTPS, AMOLED and advanced display technologies, including flexible displays.
OUR 5G FUTURE
TCL Communication is among the select few technology companies in the world with licenses for 2G, 2.5G, 2.75G, 3G, 4G and 5G patented technology. TCL Communication started engaging in 5G research and development as early as 2015, actively participating in standard customization ever since. In 2018, TCL Communication completed a commercial trial with its 5G terminal devices.
In 2019, TCL Communication showcased one of the first commercial 5G terminal products, the 5G Terminal, at the China Unicom Partner Conference. At MWC SHANGHAI 2019, the China Unicom and TCL Communication 5G Terminal Innovation Joint R&D Center was established.
Today, it continues to work with carriers and other technology partners to accelerate the development of the 5G terminal industry and incubate 5G products at its 5G innovation labs in Sophia Antipolis, France and Shanghai, China staffed by an international 5G team of PhD experts and engineers.
In 2019, TCL Communication showcased one of the first commercial 5G terminal products, the 5G Terminal, at the China Unicom Partner Conference. At MWC SHANGHAI 2019, the China Unicom and TCL Communication 5G Terminal Innovation Joint R&D Center was established.
Today, it continues to work with carriers and other technology partners to accelerate the development of the 5G terminal industry and incubate 5G products at its 5G innovation labs in Sophia Antipolis, France and Shanghai, China staffed by an international 5G team of PhD experts and engineers.
OUR AI x IoT strategy
TCL's AI x IoT strategy focuses on helping users start their journey toward a smarter home and life. It merges hardware, software, connectivity and fusion into comprehensive solutions that help users create smart, convenient, secure and environmentally responsible lives.
TCL has established a comprehensive End, Edge and Cloud IoT ecosystem of devices. The ecosystem works with the world's top cloud services to provide connection and convenience that serve users' needs anytime, anywhere using their smart phones and TVs as central hubs of control.
Dedicated to furthering AI x IoT, TCL has increased its AI R&D investments, establishing labs and engaging in numerous collaborations to ensure it's on the cutting edge of technological advancement:
• August 2017: TCL enters into a strategic partnership agreement with the Chinese University of Hong Kong to collaborate on AI development and big data research.
• June 2018: TCL Communication and the TCL Industrial Technology Research Institute create the joint Artificial Intelligence Design Center in Shenzhen to foster innovation.
• September 2018: TCL establishes an AI R&D center in Warsaw, Poland, collaborating with local universities including the Warsaw University of Technology and the University of Warsaw. It focuses on AI-related research based on deep learning including computer vision, natural language processing and big data analysis.
• September 2019: TCL opens its dedicated Eagle Lab in Shenzhen. It has a team of 200 AI algorithm engineers and 100 IoT and cloud developers specializing in the electronics, telecommunication, internet and finance industries. The lab develops technology that maximizes TCL's technical capabilities using AI, IoT and cloud services, aiding all of its product categories as a single R&D platform.
TCL will continue expanding its smart home offerings with enhanced infrastructure and more comprehensive services, continually building a superior product and service experience for users around the world.
TCL has established a comprehensive End, Edge and Cloud IoT ecosystem of devices. The ecosystem works with the world's top cloud services to provide connection and convenience that serve users' needs anytime, anywhere using their smart phones and TVs as central hubs of control.
Dedicated to furthering AI x IoT, TCL has increased its AI R&D investments, establishing labs and engaging in numerous collaborations to ensure it's on the cutting edge of technological advancement:
• August 2017: TCL enters into a strategic partnership agreement with the Chinese University of Hong Kong to collaborate on AI development and big data research.
• June 2018: TCL Communication and the TCL Industrial Technology Research Institute create the joint Artificial Intelligence Design Center in Shenzhen to foster innovation.
• September 2018: TCL establishes an AI R&D center in Warsaw, Poland, collaborating with local universities including the Warsaw University of Technology and the University of Warsaw. It focuses on AI-related research based on deep learning including computer vision, natural language processing and big data analysis.
• September 2019: TCL opens its dedicated Eagle Lab in Shenzhen. It has a team of 200 AI algorithm engineers and 100 IoT and cloud developers specializing in the electronics, telecommunication, internet and finance industries. The lab develops technology that maximizes TCL's technical capabilities using AI, IoT and cloud services, aiding all of its product categories as a single R&D platform.
TCL will continue expanding its smart home offerings with enhanced infrastructure and more comprehensive services, continually building a superior product and service experience for users around the world.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
TCL Communication is committed to being a responsible corporate steward in its local communities and abroad. TCL Communication received a Gold Rating from the EcoVadis Business Sustainability Ratings in 2017 and received an award from the Joint Audit Cooperation (JAC) in 2018. Those organizations found TCL Communication had best-in-class environment, labor, fair business and sustainable procurements practices.
TCL Communication complies with strict carrier requirements, maintaining trusted partnerships with most global tier one operators for more than 20 years.
Download the TCL Communication's 2018 Sustainability Report here: www.alcatelmobile.com/csr/
TCL Communication complies with strict carrier requirements, maintaining trusted partnerships with most global tier one operators for more than 20 years.
Download the TCL Communication's 2018 Sustainability Report here: www.alcatelmobile.com/csr/
MILESTONES
1999
1999
On March 29 TCL Communication is founded.
2004
2004
TCL Communication signs a Subscription Agreement with Alcatel in June and begins Alcatel-brand operations.
2006
2006
TCL Communication significantly internationalizes. The company maintains stable cooperation with mainstream carriers globally.
2010
2010
TCL Communication is named "Fastest Growing Major Mobile Vendor in the World" by Strategy Analytics.
2014
2014
TCL Communication ranks fifth global mobile phone manufacturer for the first time. It officially becomes the No. 1 tablet supplier for Vodafone.
2015
2015
TCL communication purchases Palm brand assets from HP. It ships 80 million units in 2015, becoming the No. 1 Chinese phone manufacturer in international markets by shipment volume.
2016
2016
TCL Communication demonstrates device-to-device communication solution with ASTRI at Mobile World Congress 2016 as part of its 5G program.
2018
2018
TCL Communication optimizes business efficiency and cost. It becomes the first global multi-brand company in the mobile industry. It continues to provide customers quality products and premium services with its 19 years of experience and global network.
2019
2019
On September TCL Communication launched its first TCL brand smartphone oversea.
2020
2020
On April, TCL Communication launches its new lineup of TCL 10 series smartphones, including the company´s first 5G phone, TCL 10 5G.
On July, TCL Electronics announces the full integration of TCL Communication to accelerate the implementation of the company´s AI x IoT strategy.
On September, TCL Communication launches its new lineup of TCL Tablets and TCL wearables as additional product categories.
On July, TCL Electronics announces the full integration of TCL Communication to accelerate the implementation of the company´s AI x IoT strategy.
On September, TCL Communication launches its new lineup of TCL Tablets and TCL wearables as additional product categories.
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