What is Alcatel?
{{about|the spun-off phone brand|the original Alcatel telecommunications company and its successor|Alcatel-Lucent}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2016}} {{Infobox company | name = Alcatel | logo = Alcatel logo 2016.svg | logo_caption = Logo used since 2016 | type = [[Trademark]] | foundation = {{start date and age|df=yes|1988}} (as Alcatel)<br />{{start date and age|df=yes|2007}} (as Alcatel Mobile Phones)<br />{{start date and age|df=yes|2010}} (as Alcatel OneTouch)<br />{{start date and age|df=yes|2016}} (as Alcatel Mobile) | key_people = George Guo (CEO) | products = Telecommunications devices | hq_location = [[Nanterre]], France<br />[[Shenzhen]], China | area_served = Worldwide | parent = [[Nokia]] | owner = [[Nokia]]<br />[[TCL Technology]] (licensed) | homepage = {{URL|alcatelmobile.com}} }} '''Alcatel Mobile''', also known as '''Alcatel''', is a [[France|French]] [[mobile phone]] brand that is a subsidiary of TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited. The company's history can be traced back to 2004 when it was established as a joint venture between TCL Corporation and Alcatel-Lucent. TCL Corporation, a Chinese multinational electronics company, entered into a licensing agreement with Alcatel-Lucent to use the Alcatel brand for its mobile phones. This joint venture allowed TCL Corporation to tap into Alcatel-Lucent's expertise in telecommunications while leveraging its own manufacturing capabilities. Alcatel's headquarters is located in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China. From there, the company operates its research and development, manufacturing, and marketing activities. The headquarters serves as the main hub for Alcatel's global operations. Alcatel primarily offers mobile phones and smartphones to consumers worldwide. Their product lineup includes a range of devices, from entry-level smartphones to high-end flagship models. Additionally, the company also manufactures tablets and other mobile accessories. On a global scale, Alcatel operates in numerous countries, including key markets such as [[Eu