For Immediate Release
(19 April 2005, Hong Kong) - Hutchison Global Communications Limited ("HGC") completely breaks away from the per-minute and per-market basis IDD charging traditions with an unprecedented "IDD 0088 Unlimited Plan"1 . At a fixed monthly fee of as low as HK$382 , the new plan allows customers to enjoy unlimited IDD calls to over 20 designated countries and regions.
From now until 31 May 2005, all "HGC Residential Telephone Line" customers and all mobile service users in Hong Kong registering for the "IDD 0088 Unlimited Plan" can enjoy the privilege of making unlimited IDD calls to the most popular IDD countries and regions at a fixed monthly fee of HK$38 and with an easily identified dialling code "0088". Residential telephone line customers of other fixed-line operators and new customers can also enjoy this superb offer as long as they successfully apply for the "HGC Residential Telephone Line" service within the promotion period. HGC is revolutionising the market with this innovative IDD charging method, allowing customers to talk whenever they want with family and friends in overseas countries.
Clara Kan, HGC's Head of Consumer Market, said, "All along, IDD usage has been charged on a per-minute-basis. Such complicated charging methods are by no means user-friendly, even though IDD rates have dropped drastically. Our 'IDD 0088 Unlimited Plan' offers the convenience of unlimited IDD calls to our residential telephone line customers and all mobile service users at a fixed monthly fee of only HK$38. Customers need not worry about the final IDD charges. We believe our customers will be delighted to enjoy quality IDD service at an attractive service charge."
HGC believes that the "IDD 0088 Unlimited Plan" will not only bring enormous benefits to customers, but will also transform the market. For instance, a frequent IDD user has until now had to pay about HK$120 each month for monthly IDD calls of 600 minutes to Mainland China (20 minutes each day at HK$0.2/minute). When choosing the "IDD 0088 Unlimited Plan" at HK$38 each month, an eligible customer may enjoy a saving on IDD charges of up to 70%. Savings may reach 80% for frequent IDD calls to Europe and other Asian countries, thanks to the plan's unlimited IDD usage and the fixed monthly fee of as low as HK$38.
IDD 0088 covers more than 20 designated countries and regions, allowing customers to make unlimited IDD calls to both fixed-line and mobile numbers in Mainland China, the US, Canada and Singapore. Unlimited IDD calls can be connected to fixed-line numbers in the UK, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Holland, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and New Zealand.
CK Communications Limited ("CK Communications") provides technology support to the "IDD 0088 Unlimited Plan" service. This is another co-operation between HGC and CK Communications. The two companies jointly launched the Vfone service at the end of 2003.
In addition to the fixed monthly fee of HK$38 offered to all existing and new "HGC Residential Telephone Line" customers and all mobile service users in Hong Kong, a fixed monthly fee of HK$68 is provided for customers of other fixed-line operators who register and use the "IDD 0088 Unlimited Plan". Customers can call HGC's Sales Hotline at 2180 0088 or 24-hour Customer Service Hotline: 1220 for service registration or details.
About Hutchison Global Communications Limited
Hutchison Global Communications Limited (HGC) owns the largest fibre-to-the-building telecommunications network in Hong Kong. Since its establishment in 1995, it has been fully committed to building its own network infrastructure. With the scalability of its global bandwidth capacities and direct links to networks in Mainland China, HGC provides instant connectivity around the world, including Asia, North America and Europe.
Riding on HGC's advanced fibre-optic technology, customers enjoy leading-edge services such as Ethernet symmetrical broadband access, corporate data transmission solutions, International Private Leased Circuit services, Internet Protocol Transit services, as well as quality local and overseas call services. Building on its leading presence in Hong Kong, HGC is also establishing a strategic foothold in the global marketplace.
HGC is a subsidiary of Hutchison Global Communications Holdings Limited (HGCH). HGCH in turn is a member of the Hutchison Telecommunications International group ("Hutchison Telecom") of companies. Hutchison Telecom is a leading telecommunications operator listed on the New York and Hong Kong stock exchanges.
A subsidiary of the multinational conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa, Hutchison Telecom is dedicated to providing superior telecommunications services globally in markets with high growth potential. For more information about HGC, please visit www.hgc.com.hk
For more information, please contact:
Agnes Chan
Hutchison Global Communications Limited
Tel: (852) 2128 6708
Fax: (852) 2187 2055
Email: pr@hgc.com.hk
1 "IDD 0088 Unlimited Plan" is available to personal customers only but not to business customers. All existing and new "HGC Residential Telephone Line" customers, all mobile service users in Hong Kong, and residential customers of other fixed-line operators can enjoy a fixed monthly fee and unlimited IDD calls to designated countries and regions by registering for the service with a six-month service contract. Payment in advance on a three-month basis for each telephone number will be applied.
2 "HGC Residential Telephone Line" customers and all mobile service users in Hong Kong can join "IDD 0088 Unlimited Plan" at a monthly fee of HK$38, residential telephone line customers of other fixed networks can join at a monthly fee of HK$68.
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| Chief Executive Director Peter Wong (right) and Head of Consumer Market Clara Kan of HGC wave the hammers to signify the launch of the unprecedented "IDD 0088 Unlimited Plan". |
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HGC promotes the "IDD 0088 Unlimited Plan" by demonstrating the boxing technique to pedestrians in Causeway Bay |
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