FET to launch e-book service

From Digitimes -

Taiwan-based carrier Far EasTone Telecommunications and local bookstore chain Eslite have signed an MOU to provide e-book services in China, Hong Kong and other Chinese-speaking markets in both Southeast Asia and North America. The joint venture will offer both ebook readers and contens and will start Q2 2010.

Atom MID sells for $57, reader ahead

From TG Daily -

The Taipei Times has reported that Taiwanese telco FarEasTone is selling an Atom-based MID made by BenQ for a mere $57. The catch is that is comes with a three year service.

FarEasTone will also offer other MIDs as well as Android phones as e-book readers using 3.5G technology.

Details here.