The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SARFT) has agreed to allow China Telecom (NYSE:CHA, 0728.HK) to apply to SARFT for approval of an internet protocol television (IPTV) license to expand its IPTV trial from the current ten cites to more cities and industries, nddaily.com reports February 3.

SARFT has already awarded 3G video licenses to eight companies, including China Central Television, Shanghai Media Group, People's Daily and Xinhua News Agency, qq.com reported separately citing unnamed sources.