HONG KONG, April 19, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hong Kong Broadband Network Ltd ("HKBN"), a wholly owned subsidiary of City Telecom (HK) Limited (HKSE:1137) (Nasdaq:CTEL), is pleased to announce the launch of Hallmark Channel and SCI FI on our bbTV platform. These new offerings further enrich our IP-TV offerings to 109 channels with exciting entertainment from the dedicated channel brands from a global leader in entertainment – Universal Networks International. bbTV subscribers can now enjoy both the new channels for free till 16th May, 2010, and then subscribe the channels at a monthly fee of US$5.00 (HK$38), or by adding US$2.60 (HK$20) to their existing bbTV monthly fee package, with both options being 24 months contract basis.
HKBN's Managing Director of Business Development, Ms.To Wai Bing, said, "Matching with our fast growing business strategy, bbTV has been rapidly expanding our collection of global content in recent months, securing our customers ever better value for their subscriptions. We are confident that the latest additions of renowned entertainment TV brands Hallmark Channel and SCI FI will further enhance our delivery of best valued premium family TV entertainment to viewers in Hong Kong."
Hallmark Channel is the destination for English-language entertainment anchored around real-life situations, showcasing contemporary TV dramas with stories and situations that strike a chord with the lives of viewers, such as the first-run and exclusive talkshow, Oprah, and the unscripted reality series, The Biggest Loser Asia. The Biggest Loser Asia's second season is in the pipeline having recently concluding its highly successful run of the inaugural season.
SCI FI is the leading global brand that fuels the imagination. SCI FI is a channel to other worlds through an exciting showcase of the best content from the worlds of science fiction and fantasy, spanning supernatural, fringe science and apocalypse. Tune in to SCI FI for the world's most popular imagination-driven content such as the highly innovative TV series Sanctuary. Asia viewers will soon be able to catch the action-packed, award-winning series Stargate Universe first on SCI FI in July.
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About City Telecom/Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited
Established in 1992, City Telecom (H.K.) Limited (HKSE:1137) (Nasdaq:CTEL) provides integrated telecommunications services in Hong Kong via its own self-built fibre network. City Telecom's wholly-owned subsidiary, Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited (HKBN), is the fastest growing broadband service provider in Hong Kong. HKBN offers a diversified portfolio of innovative products that service over 1,027,000 subscriptions for broadband, local telephony, IP-TV and corporate data services. The Company has built a solid market position with top-of-the-line applications and practices enabling its substantial growth. The company takes great pride in developing its 3,000 Talent force into a competitive advantage. Additional information on City Telecom can be found at www.ctigroup.com.hk.