What's the difference between Unicom and Netcom?

China Network Communication Group Corporation (China Netcom for short) was established on the basis of the former China Telecom Group Corporation and its affiliated northern 10 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) telecom companies, China Network Communication (Holdings) Co., Ltd. and Jitong Communication Co., Ltd. In June 2004, China Netcom was successfully listed in new york and Hong Kong, and it was a fixed communication service partner of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Is a well-known telecom operator at home and abroad. 0 17, 2009 With the consent of the State Council, China United Communications Co., Ltd. and China Network Communications Group Company were reorganized and merged, and the new company name was China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "China Unicom").