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In a surprise move, Wong unloaded City Telecom (HK) Ltd. 's fiber access network, international capacity, and IDD business to the private equity firm for HK$5.01 billion (US$643 million). (more…) Related items Dublin High Court Finds Against Hutchison Challenge On Eircom Bid – Sources China Mobile Q1 earnings up on data use 18. China...

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Pacnet Named Best International Wholesale Carrier at Telecom Asia Awards 2012

HONG KONG– – Pacnet was named the Best International Wholesale Carrier at the Telecom Asia Awards 2012."It is a great honor to receive this award again, which recognizes our innovative and market-leading … (more…) Related items Research and Markets: 4Q11 Hong Kong Mobile Operator Forecast, 2012 – 2015: Hong Kong to Have 13.2 Million...

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Peak and LongKey Release AiNi(TM) 3.0 Mobile Cloud Platform

MONTREAL, QUEBEC– – Peak Positioning Technologies Inc. and its Chinese partner, LongKey-Hong Kong Ltd. today announced the commercial release of their co-developed AiNi 3.0 Mobile Cloud Platform for smartphones, tablets and other mobile computing devices. AiNi 3.0 will initially be sold to corporate … (more…) Related items Peak Positioning Files Fiscal 2011 Results and...

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4Q.2011 Global Handset Sales Market Share and 2012-2013 Forecast: Global Mobile Handset Sales to rise to 1.89 billion …

NEW YORK, April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: 4Q.2011 Global Handset Sales Market Share and 2012-2013 Forecast: Global … (more…) Related items Global Flat Panel Displays (FPDs) Industry Research and Markets: 4Q.2011 Middle East and Africa Handset Sales Market Share and 2012-2013...

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Peak Positioning Files Fiscal 2011 Results and Operating Highlights

MONTREAL, QUEBEC– – Peak Positioning Technologies Inc. today announced its financial results and reviewed highlights for the year ended December 31, 2011.Financial Highlights:–  Began operations as a publicly traded company in February 2011. –  Royalties derived from a pilot project in China produce first operating    revenues. –  R&D expenditures, net of tax credits, of $531,801. –  Net … (more…) Related items Peak and LongKey Release AiNi(TM) 3.0 Mobile Cloud Platform Peak Set to Receive Increased Royalties from Chinese Venture Research and Markets: 4Q11 Hong Kong Mobile Operator Forecast,...

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PCCW launches free Wi-Fi trial

PCCW is offering a free public trial of its unlimited Wi-Fi service until July 31, 2012. (more…) Related items China Mobile to Start Hong Kong 4G Service, Take on Telstra China Mobile HK to launch 4G next week PCCW Owned UK Broadband Confirms Swindon Launch of 4G Internet Service SmarTone 1H profit grows 48%...

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Loss of internet blamed on cable cut by bypass diggers

Hong Kong Telecom (6823) has blamed the contractor responsible for the Central-Wan Chai Bypass for causing a breakdown in services to 17,650 commercial and personal users on Friday by damaging cables. (more…) Related items CVC in Hong Kong Telecom Investment, Samsonite Sell-Down Recent popular content HK 2.3GHz auction raises $61m Hong Kong,China Shares Post...

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Hong Kong's Smartone Apologises for Network Outage on Monday Morning

Hong Kong's Smartone has issued an apology after thousands of its customers were cut off on Monday morning. The regulator is also investigating after it was claimed that the company had breached its license by not reporting the problem within one hour as required. (more…) Related items HK's OFCA urged to update service rules...

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Global Sources spring 2012 electronics trade shows to host record 3,600 booths — up 10 percent year-on-year

HONG KONG, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ –  Global Sources ' (NASDAQ: GSOL – News) largest-ever spring electronics trade shows opened today with more than 3,600 booths – an increase of over 10 percent from … (more…) Related items China Mobile goes 4G in Hong Kong; Q1 profit up China Sourcing Fairs open in Hong Kong...

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Global tax group raps India over retroactive changes

A global tax group on Wednesday added its voice to protests against an Indian plan to retroactively tax business deals, saying it could deter foreign investment in Asia's third-largest economy. (more…) Related items Asian shares rise on China data MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares gain from 5-week low; Telecom rises Dublin High Court Finds Against...

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