Pacific Internet to Offer Wireless Broadband Service to Mobile Workforce in Hong Kong8 May 2005
Pacific Internet (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pacific Internet Limited (Nasdaq: PCNTF), Asia Pacific's largest telco-independent Internet Communications Service Provider by geographic reach, today announced the launch of a wireless broadband service in partnership with Y5ZONE, a premier Hong Kong-based wireless connectivity solutions provider.
Pacific Internet's WiFi Service is immediately available at over 100 hotspots in Hong Kong, covering shopping malls, food and beverage outlets in Lan Kwai Fong, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Quarry Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, and fast food chains. Mobile workers can seamlessly access the Internet, their corporate Intranet, and stay up-to-date via uninterrupted wireless communication.
Managing Director of Pacific Internet (Hong Kong) Limited, Eddy Kuk said, "The demand for Wireless Broadband in Hong Kong continues to be promising. To succeed in today's ever-changing market place, it is essential for businesses to keep abreast of the latest marketing information, keep in touch with colleagues, customers and business partners, both locally and regionally. Our WiFi Service is designed to meet customer demand for convenience. It is a perfect match for mobile professionals to stay connected anytime, anywhere."
"We are also pleased to partner with Y5ZONE. We share the same commitment to provide convenience to Internet users. Our strengths in Internet network and customer service, together with Y5ZONE's extensive WiFi hotspots in public locations will deliver reliability, value and convenience to Internet users," said Mr. Kuk.
Billy Yeung, Founder and Executive Director of Y5ZONE said, "Y5ZONE's mission is to unwire the city with our aggressive expansion of wireless hotspots coverage. We are continuously expanding our coverage to the hottest and most populated places in the city, and target to have over 300 hotspots by end of this year. We are pleased to partner with Pacific Internet to offer this service."
Pacific Internet's latest WiFi Service is available to both Pacific Internet and non-Pacific Internet subscribers. The service is priced at HK$60 per month for unlimited usage. It provides mobile workforce, professionals,
and business travelers with a convenient plug-and-play connection to the Internet. They can now connect to the Internet and their corporate network remotely through hotspots as long as their laptops and handheld computers are wireless enabled.
For more information about Pacific Internet's WiFi Service, please visit http://www.pacific.net.hk or contact us at 2335 4333 or email to sales@pacific.net.hk.
About Pacific Internet (Hong Kong) Limited
Pacific Internet (Hong Kong) Limited ("Pacific Internet") is a wholly- owned subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed Pacific Internet Limited (Nasdaq: PCNTF), the largest telco-independent Internet Communications Service Provider by
geographic reach in the Asia Pacific region, spanning seven countries, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, India, Thailand and Malaysia. Pacific Internet offers broadband and Internet access, security solution,
communication solution, web hosting and a series of value-added services to provide a total solution for both corporate and consumer customers in Hong Kong. A pioneer ICSP, founded in 1993, Pacific Internet has grown into one of the country's leading Internet service providers, and has built a solid reputation on superior customer service, backed by a strong financial position and proven success. In early 2005, the company renamed itself from Pacific Supernet Limited to Pacific Internet (Hong Kong) Limited to realign its brand to the parent company. More information can be found at http://www.pacific.net.hk .
About Y5ZONE
Y5ZONE, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BEENET with headquarter in Hong Kong, is a leading pioneer providing best-in-class Broadband Wireless (WiFi) connectivity that enriches Internet users' experience in the city. Y5ZONE
envision a world where all Internet users can communicate and reach their information handily without the physical limitation of fixed network connectivity. The mission is to Unwire the City with our ever expanding
wireless hotspots coverage. For more information, please visit http://www.y5zone.net .
Cautionary Statement
Statements made in this press release with respect to Pacific Internet's current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements about the future
performance of Pacific Internet. Forward-looking statements include but are not limited to those using words such as "seek", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "believe", "intend", "project", "plan", "strategy", "forecast" and
similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will, "would", "should", "could", "may" and "might". These statements reflect management's current expectations, beliefs, hopes, intentions or strategies regarding the future and assumptions in light of currently available information. They are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to (i) changes in the economic, regulatory and political environments in the
countries where Pacific Internet operates; (ii) changes and developments in technology and the Internet marketplace; (iii) Pacific Internet's continued ability to develop and win acceptance of its products and services, which are offered in highly competitive markets; (iv) the success of its joint ventures and alliances; (v) exchange rates, particularly between the Singapore dollar and the U.S. dollar and other currencies in which Pacific Internet makes significant sales or in which its assets and liabilities are denominated; and (vi) the outcome of contingencies. In light of the many risks and uncertainties surrounding the Internet marketplace, the actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Pacific Internet assumes no obligation to update any such statements.
Media Contact:
Ms. Gloria Lam
Pacific Internet (Hong Kong) Limited
Phone: +852-2335-3650
Fax: +852-2335-3639
Email: gloria.lam@pacific.net.hk
Source: PR Newswire
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