ACT Teleconferencing, Inc., an independent provider of audio, video and web-based conferencing products and services, today announced it has formed a partnership with Beijing-based telecommunications carrier China Netcom (CNC).

Under the terms of the agreement, ACT Teleconferencing will leverage CNC's telecommunications infrastructure to deliver audio, video and web-based conferencing services to CNC's and ACT's customers in mainland China. The partnership will support ACT with the means to offer a price-competitive and high-quality service for large-scale volumes. Prior to partnering with CNC, ACT serviced its China-based customers from the company's Hong Kong office. This office continues to service customers in Hong Kong and the immediate region.