Telecom & Internet
Residential broadband provider HKBN to buy WTT HK in $10.5b deal
The private equity firms that own WTT would own around 11.66% stake each in HKBN.
Residential broadband provider HKBN to buy WTT HK in $10.5b deal
The private equity firms that own WTT would own around 11.66% stake each in HKBN.
Communications Authority makes 5 GHz shared band available for faster Internet
This gives Hong Kong the status of being one of the first to adopt such advanced mobile tech.
Price war looms over telcos amidst iPhoneX release
One of the operators slashed monthly package fee by 25%.
Wharf T&T changes name to WTT
It also unveiled a new logo.
Australian messaging app instantly translates voice and word chats
It can translate up to 90 different languages.
Keeping businesses connected in Hong Kong's skyscrapers
Now home to more than 3,000 buildings that qualify as skyscrapers, Hong Kong’s first structures of notable height stood just six stories tall...
This app helps you find a place for your next party
Membership is growing 20% week on week.
EC greenlights 3 Italia and WIND merger
Possibly affecting CK Hutchison share price positively.
Optimism in mobile wallets ahead due to new SVF licences
Mobile payment sector is relatively less developed.
HKBN scores approval to offer mobile virtual network operator services
Soft launch will begin as early as August 2016.
Hong Kong leads as world’s most “connected” population in 2016
Hongkongers sure love keeping in touch.
CK Hutchison still in active talks with EU commission over O2 acquisition
It's saying the acquisition will be synergistic.
Inside Microsoft’s super cool new office in Hong Kong
Gone are the days of dull and drab cubicle spaces.
HKBN’s collaboration with LeTV draws investor focus
It could boost subscriber acquisitions.
HKBN zeroes in on harvesting more subscribers
Rather than on ARPU.
Why an apparent lack of price hikes in iPhone 6s plans is disappointing for analysts
Will recontracting trend among telco players be affected?
Analysts expect solid 1H results from Hong Kong's telco firms
As more subscribers moved onto higher tariff plans.
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