UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12B-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(CHECK ONE): [X] FORM 10-K [ ] FORM 20-F [ ] FORM 11-K [ ] FORM 10-Q
[ ] FORM 10-D [ ] FORM N-SAR [ ] FORM N-CSR
FOR PERIOD ENDED: DECEMBER 31, 2008
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[ ] TRANSITION REPORT ON FORM 10-K
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT ON FORM 20-F
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT ON FORM 11-K
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT ON FORM N-SAR
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD ENDED: NOT APPLICABLE
READ INSTRUCTION (ON BACK PAGE) BEFORE PREPARING FORM... PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
NOTHING IN THIS FORM SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THE COMMISSION HAS
VERIFIED ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.
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PART I - REGISTRANT INFORMATION
ChinaTel Group, Inc.
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Full Name of Registrant
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Former Name if Applicable
8105 Irvine Center Dr., Suite 800
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
Irvine, CA 92618
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City, State and Zip Code
PART II - RULES 12-B-25(b) AND (c)
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense
and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12-b-25 (b), the following
should be completed. (Check box if all of the following are appropriate) [X]
(a) The reason described in reasonable detail in Part III of this
form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or
expense
(b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition
report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, Form 11-K, Form N-SAR or Form
N-CSR, or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the
fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due date; or
the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q
or subject distribution report on Form 10-D, or portion
thereof, will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day
following the prescribed due date; and
(c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule
12b-25-(c) has been attached if applicable.
PART III - NARRATIVE
State below in reasonable detail why Forms 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q, 10-D, N-SAR,
N-CSR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within
the prescribed time period.
THE REGISTRANT REQUIRES ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMPLETE DISCLOSURE ITEMS AND FOR
REVIEW BY PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS.
PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification:
George Alvarez (949) 585-9268
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 and 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act
of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If answer is no,
identify report(s).
[X] Yes [ ] No
(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations
from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected
by the earning statements to be included in the subject report or portion
thereof?
[ ] Yes [X] No
If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and
quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate
of the results cannot be made.
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CHINA TEL GROUP, INC
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 31, 2009 By: /s/George Alvarez
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George Alvarez, CEO