HKBN bbTV Further Expands With Hallmark Channel & SCI FI
19 April 2010 - 9:07PM
Hong Kong Broadband Network Ltd ("HKBN"), a wholly owned subsidiary
of City Telecom (HK) Limited (HKSE:1137) (Nasdaq:CTEL), is pleased
to announce the launch of Hallmark Channel and SCI FI on our bbTV
platform. These new offerings further enrich our IP-TV offerings to
109 channels with exciting entertainment from the dedicated channel
brands from a global leader in entertainment – Universal Networks
International. bbTV subscribers can now enjoy both the new channels
for free till 16
th May, 2010, and then subscribe the
channels at a monthly fee of US$5.00 (HK$38), or by adding US$2.60
(HK$20) to their existing bbTV monthly fee package, with both
options being 24 months contract basis.
HKBN's Managing Director of Business Development, Ms.To Wai
Bing, said, "Matching with our fast growing business strategy, bbTV
has been rapidly expanding our collection of global content in
recent months, securing our customers ever better value for their
subscriptions. We are confident that the latest additions of
renowned entertainment TV brands Hallmark Channel and SCI FI will
further enhance our delivery of best valued premium family TV
entertainment to viewers in Hong Kong."
Hallmark Channel is the destination for English-language
entertainment anchored around real-life situations, showcasing
contemporary TV dramas with stories and situations that strike a
chord with the lives of viewers, such as the first-run and
exclusive talkshow, Oprah, and the unscripted reality
series, The Biggest Loser Asia. The Biggest Loser
Asia's second season is in the pipeline having recently
concluding its highly successful run of the inaugural season.
SCI FI is the leading global brand that fuels the imagination.
SCI FI is a channel to other worlds through an exciting showcase of
the best content from the worlds of science fiction and fantasy,
spanning supernatural, fringe science and apocalypse. Tune in to
SCI FI for the world's most popular imagination-driven content such
as the highly innovative TV series Sanctuary. Asia viewers
will soon be able to catch the action-packed, award-winning series
Stargate Universe first on SCI FI in July.
For full press release, please visit
http://reg.hkbn.net/ctigroup_admin/files_upload/2010APR_SciFiHallmark_E.pdf
About City Telecom/Hong Kong Broadband Network
Limited
Established in 1992, City Telecom (H.K.) Limited (HKSE:1137)
(Nasdaq:CTEL) provides integrated telecommunications services in
Hong Kong via its own self-built fibre network. City Telecom's
wholly-owned subsidiary, Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited
(HKBN), is the fastest growing broadband service provider in Hong
Kong. HKBN offers a diversified portfolio of innovative products
that service over 1,027,000 subscriptions for broadband, local
telephony, IP-TV and corporate data services. The Company has built
a solid market position with top-of-the-line applications and
practices enabling its substantial growth. The company takes
great pride in developing its 3,000 Talent force into a competitive
advantage. Additional information on City Telecom can be found
at www.ctigroup.com.hk.
CONTACT: Hong Kong Broadband Network Ltd.
Ms. Jessie Cheng
+852 3145 4118
Fax: +852 2199 8372
chengcm@ctihk.com
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