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| December 4,
2003 – Hong Kong - CK Communications Limited ("CK
Communications"), a subsidiary of Cheung Kong (Holdings)
Limited, and Hutchison Global Communications ("HGC")
today jointly announced with Hutchison Telecommunications
(Hong Kong) Limited details of the service packages and
a series of special Christmas offers for "Vfone",
the most advanced and innovative broadband based on-premise
video phone introduced to the Hong Kong market earlier.
With a fixed monthly fee, "Vfone" customers
can make unlimited video phone calls with their relatives
and business partners overseas, with no additional charges
for either party. The user-friendly features together
with the attractive service plan, a revolutionary breakaway
from the traditional IDD service charge, further support
"Vfone" to realise its objective – "Easy
to use, Economical, Call anytime – Free IDD calls".
"Vfone" is now available at selected Orange
shops located in Central, Yaumatei and Kwun Tong. Details
of the super Christmas offer and service packages are
as follows:
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"Buddies
Monthly Plan"
"Vfone" customers can
make unlimited video phone calls with another local or
overseas "Vfone" customer at a monthly fee of
only HK$48* for each "V-fone".
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"Super Monthly Plan"
At a monthly service fee of HK$68* for each "Vfone",
customer located anywhere in the world not only can make
unlimited video phone calls to another "Vfone"
user, but also make unlimited voice calls to any fixed
line or mobile user in Hong Kong.
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"Super-duper Vfone
Price"
By presenting the coupon which is attached to Vfone's
promotional leaflet on or before 21 January 2004, customers
are entitled to enjoy HK$500 off the original "Vfone"
price at HK$2,880 when purchasing "Vfone" at
designated Orange shops or via "Vfone" sales
hotline.
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"Let's talk in person
…" Writing Competition
From now until 31st December, 2003, customers who have
purchased "Vfone" will have the chance to win
a single round trip air ticket to see their overseas loved
ones in person! Simply write an essay of 100 to 150 words
expressing feelings towards the loved ones abroad and
send it to HGC to enter the competition. Customers who
write the 100 most moving letters will win the competition.
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"Vfone Express"
A special way to celebrate the upcoming Christmas and
New Year: From now until 20th December, 2003, the first
500 customers who purchase two sets or more "Vfones",
will receive a complimentary courier service delivering
one of the "Vfones" to their friends or relatives
overseas, putting a face to the call during this festive
season!
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"Refer-a-friend"
Plan
From now until 21st January, 2004, introduce a friend
to become a "Vfone" customer - both the referee
and new customer will enjoy special offers from HGC: either
residential broadband service free for one month or residential
telephone line** service free for two months. Act now
and share the joy of talking face-to-face with as many
of your friends and relatives overseas.
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| Gerald Ma,
Director of CK Communications said, "'Vfone' is a
dual-edge revolution in the telecommunications industry
in Hong Kong. On the technology front, 'Vfone' not only
breaks the boundaries of IP network, fixed line network
and mobile network, it integrates video, audio and data
communications into one. It is also economically appealing
in that 'Vfone' users can stay in contact with their overseas
families or business partners efficiently at a fixed monthly
tariff. All in all, our tagline of 'Easy to use, Economical,
Call anytime – Free IDD calls' best describes the
advantages of' 'Vfone'. The product also exemplifies CK
Communications' mission of offering user-friendly and
cost-effective communications solutions to customers."
"HGC always endeavours to provide the latest and
most advanced communications services to customers.
The launch of 'Vfone' will further expand our customer
base. With our quality and scalable network, coupled
with the cutting-edge technology provided by CK Communications,
we are confident that 'Vfone' will bring a new mode
of video and voice communications experience to customers,"
said Steve Lam, Sales and Marketing Director of HGC.
"The telecommunications industry is moving towards
a convergence of voice, data and video communications.
'Vfone' is a state-of-the-art product that depicts this
trend. Hutchison Telecommunications is pleased to be
the sales partner of 'Vfone' and to promote this revolutionary
device to customers," said Eden Lau, Director of
Marketing, Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong)
Limited.
"Vfone" operates on both HGC Broadband and
HGC-PowerCom Broadband networks, as well as almost all
other broadband network providers. Customers could make
"Vfone" calls without compromising other concurrent
broadband activities#. "Vfone" 24-hour service
hotline: 3168 2828.
* 15-month service contract applies.
** Only applicable to service areas within the HGC network.
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xDSL with PPPoE log-in
broadband users are required to upgrade their broadband
service plan to one with multiple log-in if they wish
to use broadband service and "Vfone" service
concurrently. Similarly, cable modem broadband users are
required to upgrade their broadband service plan to one
with multiple IP addresses if they wish to use broadband
service and "Vfone" service concurrently
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About
CK Communications:
Founded in 2000, CK Communications Limited, a subsidiary
of Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited, specializes in research
and development with an aim of leveraging and enhancing
the latest communications technologies for new product
applications. The company’s particular focus lies
in the commercialization of technical products and solutions
to bring new dimensions to communications. Through the
collaboration of partnership with innovative technology
players or carriers within and beyond the Cheung Kong
Group, CK Communications provides convergence of need-driven,
user-friendly and cost-effective communications solutions
into everyday life. In addition to "Vfone",
CK Communications’ team members also participated
in the development of PowerCom and Net Infinity Data Centre.
About Hutchison Global Communications:
Hutchison Global Communications (HGC), a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Hutchison Whampoa Group, owns and
operates the largest full fibre-optic network in Hong
Kong. Together with the scalability of its bandwidth
capacity from its global submarine cable systems and
direct link to mainland China networks, HGC provides
instant connectivity to major cities in Asia, North
America and Europe.
Riding on HGC's advanced fibre-optic technology, customers
enjoy its leading-edge services such as Ethernet symmetrical
broadband access, corporate data transmission solutions,
International Private Leased Circuit Services, Internet
Protocol Transit Services, as well as quality local
and overseas call services. Building on its leading
presence in Hong Kong, HGC is also planning to gain
a further strategic foothold in the global marketplace.
For more details, please visit www.hgc.com.hk
About Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong)
Limited:
Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited ("HTHK"),
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa Limited
("HWL"), is responsible for managing HWL’s
operations of mobile services, telecom retail services
and call centre services in Hong Kong and Macau, as
well as mobile communications consultancy services in
Mainland China, under the trading name of “Hutchison
Telecom”.
HTHK, being a member of the Hutchison Telecommunications
Group, is currently the largest mobile operator in Hong
Kong. Since 1983, the group has always been a pioneer
in the development of mobile communications in Hong
Kong during its past 20 years of operations, deploying
multiple mobile technologies, including 1G AMPS/TACS,
2G GSM/CDMA/PCS, and 2.5G GPRS/IS95B mobile communications
in Hong Kong. Hutchison 3G HK will be the first operator
in Hong Kong to roll out world-class 3G service under
"3" brand, leading its technical and service
excellence into the 3G era.
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