Hong Kong - PCCW announced that now TV will be available on PlayStation 3 (PS3). The collaboration between now TV and Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong Limited (SCEH) is the first of its kind in Hong Kong. PS3 users will soon be able to watch a selection of now TV channels via an embedded now TV decoder application in the popular gaming console. A significant aspect of this move is that now TV broadcasts will broaden the reach of PCCW's existing quadruple-play capability, by which … [Read more...] about now TV available on PlayStation 3
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now TV available on PlayStation 3
Hong Kong - PCCW announced that now TV will be available on PlayStation 3 (PS3). PS3 users will soon be able to watch a selection of now TV channels via an embedded now TV decoder application in the popular gaming console. A significant aspect of this move is that now TV broadcasts will broaden the reach of PCCW's existing quadruple-play capability, by which infotainment and communications are extended to customers via TV, mobile, broadband internet and fixed-line platforms. Rollout is planned … [Read more...] about now TV available on PlayStation 3
Hong Kong – over 3 million 3G subscribers at the end of May 2009: report
Hong Kong - According to the latest update on the telecommunications market of Hong Kong, Hong Kong's mobile subscriber base grew by 3.4% in the first five months of 2009. With a higher than expected growth rate, the Hong Kong Telecommunications Report Q4 2009 has raised expectations for the size of Hong Kong's mobile market at the end of 2008. "We now anticipate mobile subscriber growth of around 7% for the year. Although penetration levels are high, reflecting the presence of a large number of … [Read more...] about Hong Kong – over 3 million 3G subscribers at the end of May 2009: report
PCCW launches “your portal” website
Hong Kong - PCCW has re-launched its yp.com.hk as your portal, a one-stop-shop portal for Hong Kong's internet users and advertisers. The new yp.com.hk website transforms the existing site into one with enriched content for work and leisure, together with a new, highly specialized search engine focused on finding relevant information in Hong Kong. On the user-friendly homepage, visitors can gain access to free real-time Hang Seng Index data and a financial sub-portal containing everything from … [Read more...] about PCCW launches “your portal” website
PCCW seeks joint IPTV services with Chunghwa Telecom
Hong Kong/Taiwan - Hong Kong operator PCCW is seeking to work together with Taiwanese telco Chunghwa Telecom on IPTV services, reports the Economic Daily News. The two companies have previously signed a letter of intent on a proposed IPTV cooperation in 2006, but Chunghwa Telecom was blocked from carrying out the agreement by Taiwanese restrictions on China-related investment, as well as regulatory curbs on IPTV development, according to the paper. PCCW reached an installed base of 953,000 … [Read more...] about PCCW seeks joint IPTV services with Chunghwa Telecom
CHANNEL [V] goes mobile in Hong Kong
Hong Kong - CHANNEL [V]'s flagship programmes featuring Lollipop and Hey Girl are now available via Video On Demand (VOD) and mobile TV streaming services provided by all leading HK mobile operators including PCCW Mobile, CSL (1010, one2free and New World Mobility), SmarTone-Vodafone and 3. Both groups, as well as their juniors, Choc 7 and the new Mei Mei, are featured on their respective shows, Lollipop and Blackie's Teenage Club, on CHANNEL [V] five days a week. The shows are now on offer to … [Read more...] about CHANNEL [V] goes mobile in Hong Kong