Wednesday, August 13, 2003

Hong Kong Broadband Launches its Triple Play

Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited, a subsidiary of City Telecom, launched a pay-TV service, forming the third pillar of its triple-play strategy. The carrier already offers broadband Internet access and local telephony on the same network. The pay-TV service initially is carrying 11 interactive channels, but has the capacity for up to 200 channels. HKBN said the visual quality is comparable to DVD quality. The service is priced at HK$98 monthly and the company is waving the cost of the set-top box and installation during a promotional period.
http://www.ctihk.com/http://www.hkbn.net/

  • In July 2003, Nortel Networks announced that Hong Kong Broadband Network Ltd. is using its Succession VoIP solution for delivery of new multimedia and packet voice service bundles, including special packages of fixed-line, IDD (International Direct Dial) and broadband Internet services for Hong Kong residential customers. Nortel Networks describes the project as one of the largest VoIP networks in the world. Hong Kong Broadband Network is currently serving over 120,000 subscribers with packet-based telephony services. Nortel Networks solution for Hong Kong Broadband Network also includes the Nortel Networks Passport Packet Voice Gateway (PVG).