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HKBN Delivers on the Ultimate MMORPG Gaming Experience

  • Press Release
  • Source: City Telecom (H.K.) Limited
  • On 8:23 am EDT, Friday September 25, 2009

HONG KONG, Sept. 25, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hong Kong Broadband Network Ltd ("HKBN"), a wholly owned subsidiary of City Telecom (HK) Limited (HKSE:1137) (Nasdaq:CTEL - News), is pleased to announce enhanced partnerships with the leading Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) developers across the Greater China region.

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Via our state-of-the-art Fibre-based network, HKBN delivers unmatched bandwidth and latency performance, giving a Local-Area-Network experience across our entire network. At HKBN, we continue to nurture our partnerships with the leading MMORPG game developers in the Greater China region, including Alta Multimedia, ChineseGamer, Funtown, Gamania, Gameflier, GameOne, RunUp and Softworld, delivering over 50 of the hottest game titles in Hong Kong. HKBN is clearly the best choice amongst broadband service providers for serious MMORPG gamers.

Celebrating the expansion of our partnerships, HKBN has launched the all new "Online Game Points" bundle special offer. At a monthly fee of HK$238 (US$30.5), new online-gamer customers have a choice of different "virtual game points" packages bundled with 24 months of our premium bb100 symmetric 100Mbps broadband service.

Ms. June Lam, Associate Director of Marketing, said, "We want HKBN customers to enjoy the Ultimate MMORPG gaming experience. By partnering directly with the leading MMORPG game providers, we are able to transform our real world Fibre advantage into the virtual space. HKBN delivers on unparalleled stability and close-to-none latency levels. Customers across our over 1.55mn homes pass coverage, enjoy the Ultimate PC parlor-like experience whilst they are playing in the convenience of their homes."

Link for full press release with list of popular Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games: http://reg.hkbn.net/ctigroup_admin/files_upload/090925%20PR-Gaming%20Experience_E.pdf

About City Telecom/Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited

Established in 1992, City Telecom (H.K.) Limited (HKSE:1137) (Nasdaq:CTEL - News) provides integrated telecommunications services in Hong Kong. City Telecom's wholly-owned subsidiary, Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited (HKBN), is in the process of expanding its Next Generation Network from approximately 1.55mn to 2.0mn homes pass. HKBN has achieved an aggregate Voice, Broadband (symmetric 25Mbps up to 1Gbps) and IP-TV services base in excess of 943,000 subscriptions. Additional information on City Telecom can be found at www.ctigroup.com.hk.

Contact:

City Telecom (H.K.) Limited
Corporate Communications
Ms. Jessie Cheng
+852 3145 4118
Fax: +852 2199 8372
chengcm@ctihk.com

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