China Mobile Ltd.'s subsidiary China Mobile Group Beijing Co. Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding with Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. to work on video and premium network innovation in Shenzhen, China, and to roll out a broadband network, Huawei said May 16.

The partnership is expected to help China Mobile Group Beijing reach 10 million video users and incorporate indicator systems for regular network operations and maintenance.

The collaboration will also look at offering premium home broadband. China Mobile Group Beijing will leverage Huawei's video capabilities and consulting services to upgrade video service development and enhance the user experience.

Trial runs will initially be run at pilot sites in benchmark regions, followed by broadband implementation citywide.