New Delhi, May 11 (IANS): Tata Communications on Monday announced a video network partnership with China Telecom Global to enable and manage media content for customers in China as well as globally.

"We are excited to leverage China Telecom Global's video network in China and to offer our customers access to this key region, connecting broadcasters, media and entertainment providers, news bureaus and service providers across the globe," said Brian Morris, vice president and general manager, global media and entertainment services, Tata Communications.

Pengcheng Fan, vice president, product development, at China Telecom Global said: "Mobile video consumption is growing at an exponential rate with a robust growth trajectory expected in the next five years. Through our new video network partnership, China Telecom Global can provide seamless connectivity for our media and entertainment customers across China."

According to reports, mobile video will generate more than 69 percent of mobile data traffic by 2019.

Tata Communications' video network covers more than 300 media hotspots in 125 cities globally.

The network inter-connect between Tata Communications and China Telecom Global is located in Hong Kong.