Summer Issue 2005 - Communications Association of Hong Kong

ITAHK NEW SERVICES & PRODUCTS BULLETIN
NWT Unveils One-Stop “eBiz” Solutions
Leading SMEs to go beyond connectivity and effectively seize e-business
opportunities
By New World Telecommunications Ltd
Sustaining its efforts to enhance SMEs’ “Efficient operation together with effecInternet capabilities, New World Telecom-
tive online promotion is a key catalyst of
munications
introduced
business success for SMEs. We aim to help
“eBiz”, a brand new e-business solutions, fol-
them unleash the power of the Internet by
lowing the launch of Yahoo! Hong Kong –
delivering a suite of e-business solutions,
NWT BizNet and I +T Assist services last
available on a monthly rental basis, which
year.
This e-business suite comprises a
not only gives them great flexibility, but
user-friendly DIY web content management
also lowers the entry barrier to adopting
tool, a powerful integrated order manage-
such solutions,” said Peter Hung, Vice Presi-
ment platform, an eCatalog and online promo-
dent of Marketing of NWT.
Limited
(“NWT”)
tion channels, all of which have been designed specially to enrich SMEs’value chains.
“We see tremendous business opportunities
in the SME market as an increasing number
The “2004 Annual Survey on IT Usages and
of companies start capitalising on the real
Penetration in the Business Sector” con-
benefits of e-business. To take advantage
ducted by the Census and Statistic Depart-
of this promising trend, we will focus
ment indicated that, although almost half of
sharply on e-business solutions in the next
the SMEs in Hong Kong have Internet con-
three years,” Hung added.
nections, their online activities are limited
mostly to email communications and Webster-browsing.
Their adoption rate of IT
and communications solutions remains low.
This reflects the fact that SMEs’ lack of
the expertise and IT resources to equip
themselves with Internet-based applications to improve operational efficiency, and
to seize more business opportunities in both
local and international markets.
INTERNET & TELECOM ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG
Summer Issue
July 2005
Inside this issue:
NWT – One-Stop
“eBiz” Solutions…
1-3
MCI – Enterprises
Turn to MPLS IP
3-4
PEOPLES – Pure Gold 5
Scratch Card Promotion
3 Hong Kong –
“Summer Fun” … .
6-8
1010 – New 3G Infotainment Channels
9-10
PEOPLES- “ Mobile
Data Package”
11-
3 Hong Kong – exclu- 12sive LG 8380 … .
13
One2Free - New 3G
Music … ..
14
NWM – 勁HEA Mo-
15
bile
3 Hong Kong – “3
Mileage Reward”
16
CSL – Multi-number
Service
1718
NWM – “The One
18
For You” Brand Campaign
ITAHK Corner
1921
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Continued New World Telecommunications Ltd
NWTeBiz solutions draw on four major components
2. Order Link
to strengthen SMEs’ Internet capabilities.These
The “Order Link” function is a pioneering online plat-
include“ Web
Link” ,
form that enables a series of real-time ordering-
Click” , all of which
related activities, ranging from generating quotations,
serve as the critical building blocks of e-business
placing sales orders, invoicing and monitoring shipment
activities,
order
details to reporting. By using “Order Link”, SMEs will
online
be able to streamline their ordering workflow and en-
Builder” ,“ Order
“ eCatalog” and “ Search n’
covering
management,
website
product
creation,
marketing
and
joy seamless connections with their local and overseas
promotion via global search engines.
business associates anytime, anywhere. More impor1. Web Builder
tantly, they do not need to make a huge investment in
The “Web Builder”, a user-friendly DIY web content
hardware, software development and hiring additional
management tool, enables business with minimal tech-
IT specialists.
nical knowledge to create their own attractive, sophisticated websites easily. It also brings users the flexi-
3. eCatalog
bility to instantly update the contents of the web-
The “eCatalog” function is a virtual storefront that
sites. The unique features of “Web Builder”, such as
enables SMEs to showcase their products and related
“3-D cube” and “Rotate”, ensure dynamic presenta-
information. SMEs will enjoy the benefit of superb
tions and help customers to promote their products
convenience, from a product database to retrieving
and services effectively. In addition, this tool inte-
product information and sending it direct to prospec-
grates with NWT’s “Call-me” function that delivers an
tive buyers. As a marketing tool, it keeps SMEs’ pro-
instant virtual hotline service on websites, allowing
spective customers and business partners all over the
SMEs to receive instant enquiries from potential cus-
world abreast of their products and services.
tomers.
What’s more, “Web Builder” allows SMEs to reduce
capital investment in start-up, web design and monthly
maintenance, saving more than 50% in the total operating cost of ownership.
During the launch period for “Web Builder”, both existing
and
new
business
customers
of
NWT’s
broadband service will be entitled to enjoy the basic
“Web Builder” package for FREE.
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Continued New World Telecommunications Ltd
4. Search n’ Click
highest return on investment (ROI), when compared
Search engines have recently been recognized as one
with other types of online advertising.
of the most effective tools to globally market a company and its products online. Integrated with key-
“Offering this suite of compelling e-business solutions
word intelligence, the “Search n’ Click” service helps
to SMEs signifies our commitment to enhancing our
SMEs list their websites at the top of search results
leadership as the Next Generation Broadband Service
from major local and global search engines, including
Provider. We aim to expand our e-business solution
Yahoo!, Google and Baidu China. Running on the basis
portfolio by offering such exciting applications as
of pay-per-click, “Search n’Click” will enable SMEs to
“web conference” and “real-time shipment inspection”
reach their target customers, offering them the
in the next phase,” added Hung.
Enterprises Turn to MPLS IP
By MCI Asia Pacific
IP-VPNs are becoming the default networks for Asian
enterprises, with service providers reporting a sharp
rise in adoption in the last 12 months.
ing by “tagging” each packet. But its advanced functionality means enterprises are frequently choosing it as
the cornerstone of their IP networks, providing Layer 3
routing to Layer 2 transport, according to research
All transnational corporations in Asia are either using
group Gartner.
IP-VPN in at least part of their network or are planning
to.
Half of the managed IP VPN networks today are MPLSbased, and that is projected to jump to 60% in 2006,
The reasons are not hard to find: they are same factors
that have been pushing IP further and further into network infrastructure for the last decade, namely cost
says research firm Frost & Sullivan. It has forecast the
region’s private IP market to grow a CAGR of 21% over
the five years to 2008 to a total $1.95 billion.
and simplicity.
“The total cost of ownership for MPLS, because of the
IP networks are much more cost-effective than private
leased lines and vastly easier than ATM and frame relay
to configure, manage and scale. The most powerful deployment of IP-VPN today is in an MPLS (multi-protocol
label switching) architecture.
MPLS was developed as a means of simplifying IP routINTERNET & TELECOM ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG
benefits of IP, are significantly less than traditional
frame or ATM network, or IPL,” said Darren Day, Director of Product & Marketing for MCI Asia Pacific.
One MCI customer, duty-free store DFS, calculates it
has saved 40% of its data communications costs each
month since adopting an MPLS IP-VPN three years ago.
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Continued MCI Asia pacific
For enterprise networks,
“It’s for geographically large countries like Australia,
the most important fea-
or somewhere like Japan where there might be hun-
tures of MPLS are its abil-
dreds of offices,” said Day. The gateway can also ac-
ity to support service dif-
celerate the integration of mobile functionality into
ferentiation, QoS (quality
enterprise networks by being able to safely interwork
of service) and traffic en-
with public cellular systems.
gineering. MCI, one of the
first to deploy MPLS IPVPN, offers eight classes
of service.
At the top end, according to Day, “if you’re running
SAP, Siebel or Oracle, for example, you can assign part
of the bandwidth to the best class.” At the other end
MCI has a number of agreements with China Telecom
to ensure that customers anywhere in China receive
the same quality as outside China.
The US carrier is also about to launch a private VoIP
service for enterprises, enabling them to run VoIP
over their own network.
is best-effort for an applications such as internal cor-
It is not so difficult to do, but in markets such as
porate email.
Thailand, China, the Philippines and Malaysia, it is
Gartner expects it will take until 2010 for MPLS Layer
2 convergence networks to be deployed. Until then, it
will require additional development to match “the ro-
bound by strict rules. The calls go on-net between the
company offices, Day said, “but you can’t break out
into the PSTN.”
bustness of more traditional carrier networks,” a Gart-
Day said the rising demand for MPLS IP-VPN had a lot
ner study says.
to do with its greater cost-effectiveness in supporting
Yet while that effort is underway, carriers are taking
multi-site networks.
advantage of the flexibility of MPLS IP-VPN to deliver
Two years ago, the IP-VPN threshold was ten nodes,
fresh capability into the field.
he said. “Today, with anything more than three to four
MCI has delivered a new security feature, a secure interworking gateway that provides for safe interconnection with the public Internet and other networks.
An enterprise based in Seoul, for example, would not
have to run a leased line to a small office elsewhere in
nodes, you are better off doing MPLS because it is
cheaper.”
“Because of the architecture MPLS is very easy to
scale. A new site means just one more link to the network.”
the country, says Day. Using the gateway it can use IPSec over a DSL link back to its IP node in Seoul where
it can securely interconnect with its own IP network.
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3 Hong Kong launches “Summer Fun” Campaign
By 3 Hong Kong
The newly launched “Summer Fun” campaign offers
from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, including Leon Lai,
customers access to 3’s strongest movie and music
Charlie Yeung, Donnie Yen and Lau Ka-leung, as well as Ko-
channels. Now, 3’s “Movie Channel” is launching the world’s
rean star Kim So-yeon, is set to be the movie of the sum-
first mobile movie theatre, giving customers the very
mer. The “Seven Swords” mobile movie is available 3
first screening of the summer’s hottest film - “Seven
weeks before official screening only on 3 video mobile
Swords”. Customers can also join the hunt for swords by
phones. 3 Hong Kong is also offering sword sound effect
taking part in “Quest for the Seven Swords”, Hong Kong’s
MP3 Ringtones and wallpaper graphics featuring major
first location-based online game from 3. Starting today,
characters for customers to download. There is no extra
customers can also log on to the “Music Channel” to enjoy
charge for streaming or downloading “Seven Swords”
up-to-date Mini Music Videos (MMVs) and “Hello”Ring
video/audio content 1. 2G customers can also join in the
connecting tones for free – and stay on the inside track in
world of “Seven Swords” by logging on to 3Hop anytime to
the ever-trendy and ever-changing world of music.
view fantastic “Seven Swords” content, in both text and
graphics 2.
In line with “Summer Fun”, 3 also brings customers with
two new Sony Ericsson video mobile phones –K600i and
3 launches Hong Kong’s first location-based online
exclusive silver-version K608i which continues to provides
treasure game - “Quest for the Seven Swords”
the strongest Sony Ericsson video mobile phone collection
In tandem with the world exclusive 21-part “Seven
in town. In addition, 3 has also launched Hong Kong’s best
Swords” mobile movie, 3 has also launched Hong Kong’s
subscription offers: customers subscribing to the 3’s 3G
first 3G location-based online game: “Quest for the Seven
network and buying any 3G video mobile phone can get an
Swords”. Customers can use their handset to participate
additional LG 8330 or LG 8138 at $0 handset price, or
in the thrilling hunt for swords. By simply logging on to
choose to enjoy a handset rebate offer simply by
“Seven Swords” main page of the “Movie Channel” or
switching to 3.
downloading the game at “Games Channel”, 3 customers
can follow the “sword hunting guidelines” and use 3’s loca-
3 - the best access to the best movies – “Seven
tion-based technology to help the rightful owners find
Swords” mobile movie to screen in 21-parts
swords that have been hidden in hotspots throughout
3’s “Movie Channel” offers customer all the latest news on
Hong Kong.
movies and it introduces the world’s first mobile movie,
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comprising all 21 episodes of the summer blockbuster
1
“Seven Swords”. “Seven Swords” - a HK$100 million pro-
One “M” will be deducted for each audio or video streamed or downloaded.
2
GPRS data transmission fees will be charged.
duction directed by Tsui Hark and featuring superstars
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Continued 3 Hong Kong
Customers can also make new friends and exchange
phones, subscribe for services and sign up for “9977
swords while playing the game and they can have a
Metro Hits” or “903 Music”8 on 3’s “Music Channel”,
chance to receive “Seven Swords Limited Collection”,
will be able to view the hottest MMVs from either
which includes the Celestial Bean Sword, the Dragon
“Metro Hits Chart”, ”Artists Say” or “903 MMV”-
Sword and the Transience Sword. Downloading the
without paying the $5 monthly tariff. In addition, if
game costs only one “M” and HK$303. 3 subscribers can
new 3G customer signing up for the “Hello”Ring con-
also download wallpaper graphics featuring the “Quest
necting tone service this summer, they will not only en-
for the Seven Swords” characters. Downloading the
joy the service free of the basic monthly tariff (HK
“Seven Swords” wallpaper incurs no additional cost4.
$9)9, but also receive a free new connecting tone each
day during the promotional period10, keeping their mu-
3’s strongest “Movie Channel”
sic world right up to date.
The Movie Channel’s in-depth information is a one-stop
service which includes introductions to the latest mov-
3 unveils K600i and exclusive silver-version K608i,
ies, new movie previews and overviews, movie excerpts,
further boosting Hong Kong’s leading Sony Ericsson
show times at major cinemas and ticket booking serv-
video mobile phones collection
ices. 3’s “Movie Channel” provides Hong Kong’s first
3 is unveiling two new Sony Ericsson video mobile
24-hour 3G movie channel – MATV-3G Movie Channel.
phones this summer – the slim-bodied K600i and exclu-
It also offers news from all the major local and inter-
sive silver-version K608i – allowing customers to enjoy
national movie award ceremonies, including the Acad-
the
emy Awards, the Hong Kong Film Awards and the
through either handset’s 260k perfect colour display.
Golden Bauhinia Awards Presentation Ceremony. The
The 1.3 mega pixel outward and 100k pixel inward cam-
“Movie Channel” has provided movie lovers with trailers
eras in each model are equipped with 4 x digital zoom
and information from more than 370 movies since its
for video and image capture.
launch, giving 3 subscribers the first privileged look at
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all the latest movies.
3
Enjoy the strongest “Music Channel” with free
downloaded
Mini
Music
Videos
(MMVs)
and
“Hello”Ring connecting tones everyday
In line with “Summer Fun”, 3 offers all new 3G customers free instant access to the most popular MMVs and
“Hello”Ring connecting tones this summer5 . Starting
today6, all new 3 customers who buy 3G video mobile
INTERNET & TELECOM ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG
latest
audio-visual
entertainment
offerings
On entering the game, data transmission fees will be charged
based on the volume of use. One “M” will be deducted for each
sword hunting move.
4
One “M” will be deducted for each downloaded.
5
The offer is not available for customers using 3G rechargeable
SIM cards.
6
Between 4 July 2005 to 31 August 2005.
7
By choosing “Metro Hit Chart” or “Artists Say” in the “997 Metro
Hits”.
8
By choosing “903 MMV” in the “903 Music”.
9
2G customers can also enjoy the service free of the basic monthly
tariff during the promotional period (Starting from 5 July 2005 to
31 August 2005; Each “Hello”Ring connecting tone downloaded will
be charged at $5/song.
10
Including 30 free “Hello”Ring connecting tone/month during the
promotional period, thereafter $5 per hit. One “M” will be deducted
to pre-listen a “Hello”Ring connecting tone.
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Continued 3 Hong Kong
The video mobile phones are equipped with UMTS and
work can get an additional LG 8330 or LG 8138 at $0
tri-band
colour
handset price11 and start sharing this summer’s 3G fun
screen, internal FM stereo radio, and support video
and convenience with a friend or family member right
communications, video and audio streaming technology,
away. Customer subscribing to a monthly plan of $183
multimedia and text messages, POP3 and IMAP4 email
or above who also purchase 2 selected 3G video mobile
services, Bluetooth, 72-chord and MP3 ringtones,
phones under the same registered user name on the
JAVA applications and games, and more! This is the
same day will enjoy additional HK$300 rebate per
video mobile phone for the tech-savvy generation. Sony
handset. Including the $300 MNP rebate and the
Ericsson’s K600i video mobile phone is now available
$200 trade-in rebate, customers can enjoy up to $800
through all 3Shop outlets, while the silver-version
rebate offers in total12.
GSM900/1800/1900,
a
262,000
Sony Ericsson K608i will soon be available exclusively
through 3.
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11
Switch to 3 this summer – with attractive subscription offers
This summer, 3 Hong Kong is also offering two of Hong
Kong’s best 3G subscription and handset purchase offers. Starting today, customers buying any 3G video
mobile phone models and subscribing to the 3’s 3G net-
INTERNET & TELECOM ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG
The new account should be a MNP customers. Customers need to
settle the service charges, and the $10 monthly MTR, Tunnel and
Mobile License Fee by one-off prepayment or via selected credit
cards' installment plan. Customers opting for the LG 8330 at $0
handset price have to choose a HK$183 monthly plan and sign up for
an 18-month contract; Those taking the LG 8138 at $0 handset
price have to choose a HK$263 local and IDD/roaming business plan
and sign up for an 18-month contract ($10 monthly MTR, Tunnel and
Mobile License Fee will be exempted). Each 3G customer can enjoy
the concession once only.
12
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with the free handset
offer of LG 8330 and LG 8138 or any other handset offers.
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1O1O Launches New 3G Infotainment Channels
By Hong Kong CSL Ltd
CSL’s 1O1O launches a new series of Information Channels – the News, Finance, Entertainment and Music
Channels. Customers can now enjoy quick and easy access to a wide range of video information, multimedia
ices anytime, anywhere. The new Infotainment Channels, available on a single platform, provide 1O1O customers with easy access to an array of news and information in video, multimedia, graphic and text formats.
content and various mobile communications services
from a single interface to meet their personal and business needs via CSL’s pioneering “Integrated 3G” network.
Hubert Ng, Chief Executive Officer of CSL, said, “As
Hong Kong’s first mobile operator to adopt an Integrated Network (GPRS / EDGE / 3G) approach, we are
committed to utilising the latest mobile communications
technologies to further extend our ‘Integrated 3G’network. This ensures our customers enjoy stable, reliable
and high-quality voice and data services whenever they
want, wherever they go.
To make it easier for our
1O1O customers to manage both their personal and
business lives, we are excited to introduce the new infotainment channels where everything they want and
need is intelligently organised under the News, Finance,
Entertainment and Music Channels. We will continue to
enrich our multimedia content, enabling our customers
to enjoy the highest quality infotainment services.”
Enjoy intelligently organised infotainment from a single interface
With CSL’s unique “Integrated 3G” network and 1O1O’s
new Infotainment Channels, customers can now enjoy
stable, reliable and high-quality mobile multimedia servINTERNET & TELECOM ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG
Obtain first-hand information from the News Channel
1O1O News Channel offers first-hand information from
iCable, Ming Pao, Apple Daily, Reuters and Xinhua news
agencies. Customers can keep abreast of local and international current affairs by accessing daily bulletins
provided
by
“News
Highlight”,
“Local
News”,
“International News”, “Sports News”, “Breaking News”,
weather and traffic information, etc. All information is
intelligently organised on a single interface for total
ease of access, anywhere and anytime. Customers can
even activate the “News Express” function to receive
daily news video automatically.
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Continued Hong Kong CSL Ltd
Benefit from Chan Wing Luk’s exclusive investment
They can also buy movie tickets with the ticketing
tips on the Finance Channel
service; download various e-books at “Mobile Book-
1O1O Finance Channel provides not only “Real-Time
store”; watch the newly added Disney animation block-
Stock Quotes and Index”, “Expert Commentaries” and
busters on “Cartoon Video”; view funny videos and va-
financial headlines but also exclusive investment tips
riety shows as well as obtain various dining, travel and
from the renowned financial analyst Chan Wing Luk
lifestyle information and special offers to spice up
(Uncle Six). Customers who subscribe to the “Uncle
their lives.
Six Specials” package ($18 per month), which includes
“Million Dollars’ Investment Portfolio”, can learn more
Tune into the local & global music scene on the
about his market perspectives and investment strate-
Music Channel
gies. Customers can also automatically receive essen-
The new 1O1O Music Channel enables customers to
tial investment news by using the “Million Dollars’ In-
listen to the daily hit song, watch video clip and down-
vestment Portfolio” SMS alerts function, making
load MP3 ringtone on "Daily Highlights". They can also
wealth management much easier than ever before.
tune into "MV Zone" and watch the latest music clips
on "903 Interviews"; download ringtones and graphics
Get the hottest entertainment and lifestyle info
of their favourite singers and keep abreast of the
from the Entertainment Channel
singers’activities on " Stars Track" and "Stars' Page".
At the content-rich 1O1O Entertainment Channel, cus-
"Pop Charts" and "Stars' Favourites & Fans Recom-
tomers
mendation" keep customers updated on the music
can
enjoy
lively
clips
of
the
hottest
“Entertainment News” and the latest “Movie Preview”.
scene.
“Uncle Six Specials” Service Charges
Monthly Package
Pay as you go
$18 for unlimited local browsing of “Uncle Six
§
§
§
Specials” content and free “SMS Alert” function.
§
$3 / Video Clip
$1 / Commentary
$1 / each browsing of “Million Dollars’ Investment Portfolio”
$1.5 or $0.5 + 1 SMS / SMS alert for “Million
Dollars’Investment Portfolio”
To find out more, please call the 1O1O Sales Hotline at 2988 1010, or visit our homepage www.CSL1010.com.
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PEOPLES $128 “Mobile Data Package” Offers Unlimited GPRS Usage
By China Resources Peoples Telephone Co Ltd
PEOPLES
recently
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a new of-
ing and receiving emails, WAP browsing and
f e r f o r i t s “Mobile
various forms of downloading will become un-
Data
precedentedly free of hassle.
launched
P a c k a g e ”.
By
paying a monthly fee
at
only
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cus-
tomers can enjoy un-
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limited
trans-
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data services.
10MB respectively.
mission
data
over
plans
can
even
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on
the
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Service Plan” allows users enjoy fully the
privileged PEOPLES data services on just
# Customer is required to pay an additional $10 per month for MTR/
Tunnels/Mobile Services License Fee
a
separate SIM card.
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3 releases the exclusive LG 8380 3G Bluetooth video mobile phone with
unrivalled stereo surround sound speaker
Combined with compelling new
“High-Quality Audio Download” and “997 Metro Hits”
By 3 Hong Kong
3 Hong Kong has expanded its leading range of 3G video
external display that support video ringtune function.
mobile phones with the exclusive launch of the LG 8380, Its 1.3 mega-pixel outward camera and 300K pixel ina video mobile phone with a state-of-the-art stereo
ward camera with flashlight provides vivid video and im-
speaker and 256MB TransFlash external memory card
age capturing. This video mobile phone is also equipped
enabled for storing large volume of MP3. Complete with
with all the advanced video mobile functions, including
260K colour display and 1.3 mega-pixel camera with
video conferencing, video calling, audio/video streaming
flashlight, the new LG 8380 offers even higher sound
and video messaging. It also supports 384kbps data
quality and screen clarity. Listening to or viewing the
download, POP3 & IMAP4 email access, JAVA applica-
rich video/audio music content from 3’s Music Channel
tion download, MP3, 72-chord polyphonic ringtunes, as
is now more enjoyable than ever. The availability of the
well as 23MB internal memory.
LG 8380 marks a new era in mobile music entertainment.
Fabulous $2,980 handset offer for the LG 8380
Top of LG 3G video mobile phone range with power-
The new LG 8380 is now available in all 3Shops. When
ful stereo speaker, Bluetooth connectivity and ex-
they purchase an LG 8380, all subscribers on a $183
ternal memory card support
monthly plan can take advantage of a special handset
LG 8380 is the sixth LG video mobile phone launched in
price of just $2,980 1 . Subscribers on a $533 high-
Hong Kong, following the highly popular LG 8180 and LG
usage plan can even enjoy a super-value $0 offer 2 –
8330. Weighing in at just 130g and with a chic and slim
that means they get the handset for free!
blue handset body styling, the LG 8380 is LG’s top-ofthe-range video mobile phone with a full array of cutting-edge features that cater to the discerning needs
of trendsetters, teenagers, and business executives.
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1
Customers are required to sign a 12-month contract.
Customers are required to sign a 18-month contract and make a
prepayment of $2,980 which will be credited to the customer’s account in 18 installments.
2
The LG 8380 features a quad-band (UMTS/GSM triband) capability, a stereo speaker, Bluetooth connectivity, 256MB TransFlash external memory card enabled, plus a 260K colour main display and a 65K colour
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Continued 3 Hong Kong
Enjoy
unprecedented
stereo
music
content
in
time, anywhere. Users can also dedicate songs and
“High-Quality Audio Download”
vote for their favourite songs. 3 Music Channel is the
With its superior sound and screen quality, the LG
most preferred choice for music lovers to stay on top
8380 video mobile phone features a surround sound
of the music trends.
stereo speaker, 260K colour main display and 65K colour external display. By logging on to 3 Music
3 has made its popular Music Channel even better. In
Channel’s new “High-Quality Audio Download”, LG
addition to its wealth of hit songs from over 200 local
8380 customers can download and listen to a wealth
and international artists, 3 partners with 17 global and
3
of original hit songs in superb stereo sound quality.
local renowned music labels and broadcast media.
They can also enjoy first-of-their-kind stereo MP3
That’s not all! 3 Music Channel offers the leading col-
ringtunes to personalize their handsets.
lection of over 1,300 full-version music videos and
digital music, as well as pioneering live broadcasts of
“997 Metro Hits” adds new interactive music con-
music concerts and major awards ceremonies. 3 Hong
tent to 3’s strongest Music Channel
Kong will always endeavor to deliver an even wider
Now, customer is able to access a wealth of new inter-
choice of exciting music content in the future.
active music via “997 Metro Hits”. This allows users to
keep track of hit songs released daily by Metro Showbiz and the latest updates of Metro Hit Chart any-
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3
Each download is charged at M+ $9 during promotional period.
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One2Free Introduces New 3G Music and Japan / Korea Channels
By Hong Kong CSL Ltd
CSL’s One2Free has introduced the new 3G Music and
Get the latest pop hits and loads of information
Japan / Korea Channels recently. Customers not only
with the 3G Japan / Korea Channel
can download the “Full Song” of Eason Chan’s latest al-
The exclusive One2Free Japan / Korea Channel
bum – “U87” at One2Free Music Channel, but also view
brings the latest pop hits and loads of information of
exclusive videos of Rain, the pop Korean start, and get
Japan and Korea’s
loads of Japanese and Korean information at the Ja-
One2Free customers can even view Rain’s latest video
pan/Korea Channel.
clips, download his colour wallpapers and polyphonic
local
trends
to
customers.
ringtones at the exclusive “Rain Corner”. Colour wallOne2Free 3G Music Channel – One press for all mu-
papers, music videos and MP3 ringtones of other
sic fun!
Japanese and Korean pop stars and animated charac-
With the latest One2Free 3G Music Channel, custom-
ters are also available for customer download any-
ers can enjoy one-touch access to all-things relating
time, anywhere. They can find out the hottest news,
music, including “Full Song” download of Eason’s latest
trends, anime, DVD and travel information in Japan
album, viewing of the latest music videos, keeping
and Korea with One2Free’s wide range of infotain-
track of all latest pop charts, listening to the Commer-
ment.
cial Radio 903 singers’ interviews, and downloading
MP3 ringtones and RingMaster. They can simply enjoy
all things musical in just a press away!
To find out more, please call the One2Free 24-hour Customer Service Hotline at 25123 123, or visit our homepage
www.one2free.com.
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New World Mobility launched “勁HEA Mobile”
By New World Mobility
New World Mobility (NWM) announced its partnership with MPEON ASIA to
launch “勁HEA Mobile” on 15 July 2005. Featuring the renowned comic character
‘Fu Wing’and ‘Siu Fu Mui’, the new service not only provides a bundle of video infotainment to users, but also enables them to make new friends through chatting
with other“勁HEA Mobile” users anywhere, anytime.
NWM believes that the HEA (lay-back and carefree) attitude of “Fu Wing” ,
which is often perceived by youngsters as trendy and hip, has tremendous market power. For greater appeal to the younger generation, “勁HEA Mobile” offers
services tailored to the needs and tastes of youth and uses “Fu Wing” as its
theme character.
“勁HEA Mobile”consists of five major categories:
大HEA堂
-Provides a platform/chatroom for users to gather and chat with each other
using SMS, voicemail, direct phone call or Press‘n Talk.
自創 HEA Look
- By employing Avatar, user can design and compose their own image on the
network using designated backgrounds provided. (Users can also upload their
own photos for image creation)
潮HEA Display
- Contains information on the latest fashion trend and the correct pronunciation of various prestige brand names.
HEA住Download
- Contains exclusive “Fu Wing” and “Siu Fu Mui” MP3 ringtones , colour wallpapers, connecting tones, voicemail greetings and cartoon videos.
HEA人流言箱
-“Fu Wing” introduces users to trendy persons in the “ 勁HEA Mobile” circle.
Customers who are interested in this service
must first subscribe “X-access” or “GPRS”, call
178 077 with their mobile phones or enter NWM
website: www.nwmobility.com to download the
GPRS, MMS, Press ’n Talk* and video settings.
*Nokia 3230, 5140, 6020, 6021, 6101, 6230i, 6170, 6260,
6600, 6630, 6670, 6680, 7270, 7610.
To obtain further details of “勁HEA Mobile”,
please call the 24-hour customer service hotline
178 178, visit any NWM retail shops or visit the website www.nwmobility.com
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3 Hong Kong joined forces with Singapore Airlines and China Eastern
Airlines to bring the latest “3 Mileage Reward Program”
Reward 3 Inbound Roamers with extra mileage points
By 3 Hong Kong
3 Hong Kong has joined forces with Singapore Airlines
Reward Program”. All they need to do is to access 3’s
and China Eastern Airlines to bring the latest “3 Mileage
website www.three.com.hk, select the “3 Mileage Reward
Reward Program”. All Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer
Program” page, and register a few personal details. Then,
members and Eastern Miles members can earn extra
they will receive a SMS with a login pass code on their
miles from “3 Mileage Reward Program” when using 3’s
handsets. After entering the assigned pass code at the
voice and video call international roaming services in
related webpage, the registration to the “3 Mileage
Hong Kong. The more local/international call minutes they
Reward Program” is completed. For details, please visit
used while in Hong Kong, the more free miles they earn.
https://dualband.three.com.hk/mileages
krisflyer.com
Extra bonus offer during the promotional period
or
www.easternmiles.com
or
or
www.
call
3SalesHotline 3162 8888.
Starting from today, 3 Hong Kong brings inbound
roamers with over 10 times bonus mileage rewards. When
Free KrisFlyer points for new 3G customers
roaming with 3 mobile network in Hong Kong, KrisFlyer
In addition, new customers who purchase selected 3G
members can earn 33 KrisFlyer points for every local/
video mobile phones and subscribe to local and IDD/
international voice/video call minute*. On the other hand,
roaming business plan can also earn free KrisFlyer
Eastern Miles members can enjoy a fabulous triple bonus
points***. Customers who subscribe a $263 or $383
offer, with every local/international call minute earns 9
business plan can earn 500 KrisFlyer points. Those who
Eastern Miles points.**
take the $533 business plan can receive double bonus
points – 1,000 KrisFlyer points.
Join the “3 Mileage Reward Program” online – it’s
easy
To enjoy this special mileage reward offer, KrisFlyer
members or Eastern Miles members simply need to
complete the easy online registration for the “3 Mileage
INTERNET & TELECOM ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG
Remarks:
*Valid until 31July 2005. After promotion, every call minute can earn 3
KrisFlyer points.
** Valid until 31 August 2005. After promotion, every call minute can
earn 3 Eastern Miles points.
*** Promotional period last until 31 July 2005.
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CSL Enhances Multi-number Service
Offering the most comprehensive call management service by combining multiple local and
overseas mobile numbers on one SIM card
By Hong Kong CSL Ltd
CSL has enhanced its Multi-number Service, allowing
customers to manage multiple local and overseas mobile
phone numbers on one SIM card. Together with CSL’s
comprehensive roaming value-added service, customers
can now enjoy more convenience and privacy in call
management.
Provides multiple local and overseas mobile phone
numbers on one SIM
With CSL’s enhanced Multi-number Service, customers
not only can manage two local numbers on one SIM card,
but also add overseas mobile phone numbers including
Flexible
and
management
easy
personal
communications
CSL’s Multi-number Service is applicable to all handset
models.
Customers can either choose a new mobile
number or port-in existing mobile phone numbers from
other mobile service operators as the second number on
one SIM, so free minutes and SMS of the basic plan
can be shared.
Moreover, customers can choose
between the two numbers to make calls or send SMS,
and can switch off the second number or divert calls to
the voice mail, any local landline number or mobile phone
number.
Macau and Taiwan, without having to change the SIM
card. 1O1O and One2Free customers who are frequent
travellers can enjoy hassle-free management of all local
and overseas calls, and can send and receive SMS and
MMS at anytime.
CSL’s
Multi-number
Service
is
easy
to
operate.
Customers can enjoy extra convenience by receiving a
single bill, and using one mailbox, secretarial service
and connecting tone for two numbers.
Enjoy comprehensive roaming value-added service
Customer can enjoy such convenience both locally and
while roaming.
With CSL’s Roaming Call Management
Service, unanswered incoming calls will be diverted to a
voice mailbox or secretarial service. You can check and
reply to these voice messages at anytime. Customers
can also choose the Hong Kong connecting tone to
ensure privacy.
To learn more, call the 1O1O service hotline on 2988
1010; the One2Free service hotline on 29722 123; or
visit
our
homepages:
www.CSL1010.com
or
www.
one2free.com.
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Continued Hong Kong CSL Ltd
Multi-number Service Charges
Multi-number Service
A Hong Kong mobile phone
number*
One Basic CSL A Taiwan or Macau mobile
mobile number + phone number
Free
Monthly
Free
-
HK$28
Roaming Call Management
Service
HK$98
A Taiwan mobile phone number
Roaming Call Management
and a Macau mobile phone
Service
number
HK$148
* You can choose a new number or port-in any number from other local mobile operators.
New World Mobility’s “The One For You” Brand Campaign
Received 2005 EFFIE Award
By New World Mobility
New World Mobility’s “The One For You” Brand Cam-
bility is the neighborhood network for Hong Kong mo-
paign received the Silver Award in the Telecommunica-
bile users and we are ‘The One For You’as we offer mo-
tions category of the “2005 EFFIE Award”.
bile communication services tailored to the needs of
each individual customers.”
Dr. Norman Wai, President & Chief Executive Officer
of New World Mobility said, “Throughout the past
EFFIE Award was introduced by the New York Ameri-
three years, we have dedicated our effort in brand pro-
can Marketing Association in 1968. During the past 37
motions and endeavored to establish a creative, ener-
years, EFFIE awards were held in over 30 countries
getic and reliable brand image. The award represents an
around the world and widely recognized by the adver-
industry recognition to our creative marketing.”
tising industry as a pre-eminent award. For more information on 2005 EFFIE Award, please visit
Fierce market competition impels Hong Kong mobile op-
http://www.effie.org
erators to use their best endeavors to reinforce their
market presence. In September 2004, New World Mobility launched a brand campaign named “The One For
You”, using funny and creative TV commercials as the
major advertising component. The two TV commercials,
“Connecting Tone - Desire” and “Press ’n Talk - Brotherhood”, bring out a strong message that “New World MoINTERNET & TELECOM ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG
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I T A H K
C O R N E R
What’s Up
The 22nd ITAHK Annual General Meeting and Dinner
The annual prominent event of ITAHK, the 22nd Annual
General Meeting and Dinner, was successfully held on 17th
June 2005 at Regal Hong Kong Hotel. There were almost
100 members and guests meeting and enjoying the fellowship on that night.
During the meeting, Mr. Tony Hau, Chairman of ITAHK,
and Mr. Franky Lai, Honorary Treasurer of ITAHK, briefly
reported the Chairman’s Report and Finance Report respectively to the participants.
Mrs. Lai was delivering her speech
CEPA3 Forum
The CEPA3 Forum, which was co-organized by 9 organizations including HKCS, HKITF, HKISPA, ISIA, WTIA,
HKDEA, HMSiCA, Office of Mr. Sin Chung Kai and
ITAHK, was held at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 5th May 2005.
In this forum, there were two floor sessions for the IT
professionals to voice out their views on CEPA3. Also
Mr. Francis Ho and Mrs. Marion Lai from Commerce, Industry and Technology Bureau were invited as the speakers to give the administration's response on this issue.
Meeting in progress
Mrs. Marion Lai, Deputy Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology, gave us a speech on the preparation
for ITU TELECOM WORLD 2006 and how the local industries can support the event. After the speech, Mr. Hubert
Mr. Hubert Chan, Vice-Chairman of ITAHK, represented
ITAHK to share his view to the participants at the session of “Looking backward and forward: has the Telecom
sector gained any benefits from CEPA?”
Chan, Vice Chairman of ITAHK, represented ITAHK to
commit to provide full support on this event and briefly
expressed the ideas of ITAHK on supporting this event.
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Continued ITAHK Corner
Mr. Hubert Chan (the 2
the Panel
nd
one from left) shared his view at
Mr. Tony Cheung, Vice President of Fixed Network & VAS
Group of ITAHK, (the 4th one from right) together with other
Legislative CK Sin’s Advisory Committee submitted the CEPA
Wish List to Mr. John Tsang
Upcoming Supporting / Endorsed Events
Please go to the ‘What’s New’page, http://www.itahk.
org.hk/activities/whatnew.html, of ITAHK website
for the details
Endorsed Event: Hong Kong Computer & Communications Festival 2005
Organizer: The Chamber of Hong Kong Computer InThe Organizers
dustry
Date: 19th–22nd Aug 2005
Meeting with Mr. John Tsang
ITAHK is one of the committee members of Legislative
CK Sin’s Advisory Committee Representing Information
Technology Functional Constituency.
To enable the
HKSAR government officials to have a better understanding of industry's aspiration on CEPA3, Mr. CK Sin
together with the advisory committee members submitted a CEPA3 Wish List of 9 IT issues to Mr. John
Tsang, Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technol-
Venue: Hall 1, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Scope of Exhibits: Computer software & hardware,
Computer peripherals & accessories, Video camera,
Digital camera, PDA. MP3, Mobile phone, Telecommunication products, Computer games, Computer & communications publications, Web services, IT training
etc.
ogy, on 19th April 2005.
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Continued ITAHK Coener
Endorsed Event: Capacity Asia 2005
Organizer: TelCap Limited
Date: 24th & 25th Oct 2005
Venue: The Excelsior Hotel, Hong Kong
Discount offered to ITAHK Member: Less 10% on
the Registration Fee
Endorsed Event: The 3G World Congress & Exhibition
2005
Organizer: Institute for International Research
Date: 14th & 18th Nov 2005 (Exhibition opens 16th 18th)
Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Discount offered: (i) Telecom operator: 25%; (ii)
Member of CDG/TD-SCDMA/UMTS: 20%; (iii)
ITAHK’s Member: 15%; (iv) Group discounts: 10% for
3-5 delegates and 15% beyond. Or call +852 2219 0111
for more details
Call for Paper
Next Submission Date
Circulation Date
14th October 2005
21st October 2005
The New Services & Products Bulletin offers excellent opportunities for its members to exchange new
information.
Paper should not be more than 1000
words and no commercial advertisement is allowed.
You are highly encouraged to submit more photos or
graphics in jpeg format to attract viewing. Please
submit your paper by email to info@itahk.org.hk.
ITAHK has the sole right to decide whether to publish the article.
For any enquiry, please contact ITAHK.
Tel: (852) 25042732
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Email: info@itahk.org.hk
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Welcome New Member
Manager: Elky Chan
Welcome the following three members who have al-
Admin Assistant: Cookie Ko
ready joined ITAHK as Associate Individual Members:
-Ms. Yvonne CHIA – Stevenson, Wong & Co
-Mr. Hirotsugu KOHARA – Consulate-General of Japan
-Ms. Meehee SONG – Xecutive Group Ltd.
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