Hong Kong

PCCW Chairman Richard Li has withdrawn his offer to buyout minor shareholders at a cost of US$2bn, according to the Financial Times. The decision came just 24 hours after three appeal... 2009-04-23

Hong Kong mobile market leader CSL has completed the launch of the world's first software defined radio (SDR)-based HSPA+ all IP network. Jointly developed together with Chinese... 2009-03-31

Hutchison Telecommunications International (HTIL) is to spin off its Hong Kong and Macau fixed-line and mobile operations. This would be in preparation for an initial public offering... 2009-03-02

Hong Kong's second-ranked broadband operator i-Cable has ramped up competition against market leader PCCW by offering free broadband for six months as part of its bundled services.... 2009-02-18

Hong Kong's incumbent telecoms operator, PCCW, has denied any knowledge of improper share transfers, according to a Reuters report. Accusations that the operator had allegedly offered... 2009-02-03

Hong Kong's telecoms regulatory body OFTA has completed its wireless broadband auction, awarding 90MHz of radio spectrum in the 2.5GHz band to three bidders: CSL (representing ... 2009-01-23

Two mobile TV licenses are to be auctioned in Hong Kong by mid-2009, with commercial services to commence at the end of 2010, according to The Standard. The licenses, valid for a... 2008-12-24

Shareholders of Hong Kong-based telecoms operator PCCW will vote on December 30 2008 on a proposal by respective second and first largest shareholders China Netcom and chairman... 2008-12-09

Hong Kong-based mobile operator Hutchison Telecom International Ltd (HTIL) has announced a cash dividend of HKD7 per share, amounting to HKD33.7bn (US$4.35bn). The windfall is the... 2008-11-14

The UK's 3G-only operator, 3, is to launch the INQ1 handset in time for Christmas, in an attempt to gain a foothold in the smartphone market. The handset is produced by a unit of 3's... 2008-11-13