China Netcom is to sign a cooperation agreement with Shanghai Media Group for IPTV implementation and to increase the number of cities undergoing IPTV trials from 1 to 21.

Shanghai Media Group won the first IPTV license in China a few months ago and is currently testing IPTV.

Under the agreement, Shanghai Media Group will provide IPTV content, and China Netcom will provide technology and value-added service.