HONG KONG, Dec. 19, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- City Telecom (H.K.) Limited (SEHK:1137) (Nasdaq:CTEL)
Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited ("HKBN") is pleased to announce our partnership with the Hong Kong Council of Social Service ("HKCSS") to launch "Intelligent Fibre Kids" broadband sponsorship program, helping Hong Kong to narrow the Digital Exclusion. Under this program, HKBN will sponsor 1,000 underprivileged families with primary or high school children, for two years of free bb25 (symmetric 25Mbps) broadband and voice services, valued at HK$6.7 mn over 2 years.
NiQ Lai, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Staff Engagement said, "Over our past 16 years history, HKBN group has become an integral part of Hong Kong's society, employing 1,500 talents based in Hong Kong. We are proud to be able to help the people of Hong Kong to help themselves. We believe that broadband access is the key to unlock knowledge, which will help to break the poverty cycle."
Interested families can contact HKCSS at 2864 2965 or email net@hkcss.org.hk for details on qualifications and application.
About City Telecom/Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited
Established in 1992, City Telecom (H.K.) Limited (SEHK:1137) (Nasdaq:CTEL) provides integrated telecommunications services in Hong Kong. City Telecom's wholly-owned subsidiary, Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited (HKBN), is the largest alternative residential broadband service provider in Hong Kong. HKBN currently services more than 800,000 subscriptions across Voice, Broadband (symmetric 25Mbps up to 1Gbps) and IP-TV services. Additional information on City Telecom can be found at www.ctigroup.com.hk.