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Mobileum Inc. Acquires Niometrics


Acquisition expands Mobileum’s deep network analytics and customer intelligence portfolio for 5G and next generation networks

CUPERTINO, Calif., June 29, 2021 — Mobileum Inc. ("Mobileum"), a leading global provider of analytics solutions for roaming and network services, security, risk management, and testing and monitoring solutions, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Niometrics, a provider of deep network analytics. The acquisition expands Mobileum’s actionable analytics platform with customer discovery, engagement, and experience capabilities, enabling Communications Service Providers ("CSPs") to identify new revenue streams and to improve customer experience across the entire customer lifecycle.

Mobileum’s Active Intelligence platform is a leading telecom-focused analytics technology that supports roaming, network services, security, risk management, and testing.

The acquisition of Niometrics will enrich Mobileum’s existing solutions with deep network analytics and applied Machine Learning, while expanding its portfolio with customer intelligence solutions. Mobileum’s expanded platform will provide deeper network insights, a 360-degree customer view, and enhanced data privacy control, to accelerate growth and improve customer retention. The two companies have already won contracts together and have experience integrating their products to solve high-impact customer use cases.

"The addition of Niometrics to Mobileum’s portfolio further reinforces our strategy to provide telecom operators an end-to-end analytics engine that not only strengthens their network and interconnection and assures their business, but that also provides them with the network intelligence required to grow revenues and improve customer experience as they rollout 5G and evolve their business. Niometrics’ proven technology and respected team of industry experts make this acquisition a perfect fit to accelerate Mobileum’s growth strategy," commented Bobby Srinivasan, CEO of Mobileum.

"Communications service providers have unrivaled direct access to customer preferences, data consumption and loyalty trends. With the analytical horsepower to leverage these data points, CSPs can now take these insights to segment their marketing and sales, personalize end-user engagement, build new digital partnerships, and monetize data – while coping with all the privacy and data protections in place. By combining our product portfolios, we will be able to provide CSPs unique insights at every customer touchpoint and make sure that they are able to consistently exceed customer experience and service performance expectations," commented Kostas Anagnostakis, CEO of Niometrics.

The Niometrics’ Deep Network Analytics platform ("DNA"), which includes real-time data analytics, advanced AI and machine learning algorithms, and Deep Packet Inspection ("DPI") capabilities, will now become part of Mobileum’s Active Intelligence platform. Active Intelligence will provide the critical insights that carriers need for network operations, roaming, business assurance, testing, service assurance and customer engagement.

Based in Singapore, Niometrics’ 150+ employees will join Mobileum, strengthening Mobileum’s global team of more than 1,800 employees, and growing its engineering hub in Asia. This acquisition will further expand the capacity to serve Mobileum’s more than 900 telecom customers. After closing this acquisition, 9 out of 10 telecom operators will rely on Mobileum solutions.

About Audax Private Equity

Audax Group is a leading alternative investment manager with offices in Boston, New York, and San Francisco. Since its founding in 1999, the firm has raised over $27 billion in capital across its Private Equity and Private Debt businesses. Audax Private Equity has invested over $6 billion in more than 135 platforms and over 950 add-on companies, and is currently investing out of its $3.5 billion, sixth private equity fund. Through its disciplined Buy & Build approach, Audax seeks to help platform companies execute add-on acquisitions that fuel revenue growth, optimize operations, and significantly increase equity value. With more than 250 employees and over 100 investment professionals, the firm is a leading capital partner for North American middle market companies. For more information, visit the Audax Private Equity website: http://www.audaxprivateequity.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

About Niometrics

Niometrics is a network analytics company that provides solutions for Communications Service Providers (CSPs) to develop strategies and decisions for new digital businesses, customer experience management, and network planning and optimization.

Analyzing a combined base of over 500 million subscribers who consume and exchange over 60 PB of data daily, Niometrics’ proprietary, full-stack Deep Network Analytics (DNA) technology extracts, processes, and transforms in real time complex network data into insights, enabling CSPs to take better and more timely actions to drive higher business ROIs.

Niometrics partners with some of the largest telecommunications providers in the world. Based in Singapore, the company has operations and R&D hubs across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.

Visit www.niometrics.com to learn more.

About Mobileum Inc.

Mobileum is a leading provider of Telecom analytics for roaming, network services, security, risk management and domestic and international connectivity testing. More than 900 operators rely on its Active Intelligence platform, which provides advanced analytics based solutions, enabling customers to connect operational intelligence with real-time actions that increase revenue, improve customer experience and reduce costs. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Mobileum has global offices in Dubai, Germany, India, Portugal, Singapore and UK.

Learn more in www.mobileum.com and follow @MobileumInc on Twitter.

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Tuya Smart Showcases New IoT Device Connectivity Capabilities at 2021 Mobile World Congress (MWC)

DÜSSELDORF, Germany, June 29, 2021 — Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA) a leading global IoT cloud platform, today opened its exhibit at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in Barcelona, Spain to run from June 28 until July 1, 2021. This year’s exhibit demonstrates Tuya Smart’s cellular and Bluetooth communication capabilities, showcasing the Company’s wide range of new connectivity solutions to developers at the industry’s largest and most influential exhibition.

With the theme of "Intelligent Interconnection Brings New Opportunities," the Tuya Smart exhibit aims to attract thousands of IoT enterprises from all over the world and features new products and connectivity solutions such as cellular connectivity solutions, Tuya Galaxy Link, Bluetooth connectivity solutions and more. This year thousands of IoT enterprises from all over the world will visit the MWC, including communication operators and electronic equipment manufacturers to gather and discuss the latest development trends of the global mobile communication industry.

This year Tuya Smart will showcase the Company’s wide range of connectivity solutions at the MWC. Tuya Smart offers one-stop solutions for developers building IoT-enabled personal transporter and tracking devices that are compatible with various protocols including Bluetooth, NB-IoT, GPRS and LTE Cat 1. Tuya Smart provides powerful platform capabilities, including an OEM app, globally deployed cloud services and various network modules. Robust cloud services assist in precise device positioning, geofencing and tracking movement routes, to help deliver safe and easy travel experiences to users.

At present, outdoor IoT devices mainly rely on cellular connectivity to function. Tuya Smart’s ecosystem currently enables outdoor products in categories such as smart mobility, smart positioning, smart energy, professional lighting, industry and agriculture, and security monitoring. Tuya Smart has also developed a mobility App to provide consumers with a better use experience.


To further strengthen the cellular connectivity offering, in June of this year Tuya smart announced a cooperation with 1NCE, a major European IoT cellular network carrier to allow Tuya Smart to scale up its cellular IoT connection service. By utilizing 1NCE’s global cellular coverage, Tuya Smart is able to further support developers with outdoor device solutions and provide them with more efficient IoT solutions at lower costs.

"Cellular communication for the Internet of things enables a vast range of use cases and therefore allows for the development of much more flexible and independent indoor to outdoor application scenarios." said Alexander P. Sator, CEO and Founder of 1NCE on the partnership.

In Bluetooth connectivity, Tuya Smart has already launched Bluetooth finders, Bluetooth earphones and a wide range of other devices that demonstrate strong capability in Bluetooth connectivity support. Tuya Smart supports point-to-point, Bluetooth mesh, broadcast Bluetooth and other connection modes of Bluetooth protocols. Tuya Smart also has access to major mainstream chip platforms and provides a variety of Bluetooth modules. The Company also offers SDK development, MCU universal access, and development-free SoC solutions, supporting the diverse range of Bluetooth developers to quickly achieve low-cost and high-efficiency development.

In addition to cellular and Bluetooth capabilities, Tuya Smart has further iterated its Galaxy Link capability. Devices integrated with Tuya Galaxy Link have strong connectivity, high-end performance, and low power consumption. Tuya Galaxy Link also features dynamic role transition, enabling dynamic switching of two "roles" between a standalone product and gateway to ensure stability of the network.

Tuya Smart also teamed up with SETIC (Sino-European Technology & Innovation Cooperation), ENRICH (European Network of Research and Innovations Centers and Hubs), University of Leeds, and SPI to establish the European AI Business Alliance (EIBA), a non-profit organization for information exchange and sharing among industry players. EIBA supports the growth of the IoT industry and facilitates the matrix building and promotion of IoT technologies. So far hundreds of companies and organizations such as TCP, Calex, OTTO, Schneider and CATA have joined the alliance.

"Congratulations on the founding of the European Artificial Intelligence Alliance (EIBA). The EIBA will for sure help foster the entire IoT ecosystem and speed up the application of the state-of-the-art IoT technology through our concerted efforts." said Eva Na, CMO from Tuya Smart.

Sara Medina of Board of SPI said, "I would like to congrats on the launching of EIBA and am very happy to be the joint-launching partner. We will help European enterprises, academic institutes, alliance to connect together and cooperate better and faster in IoT related industries."

Athena Wang, founding partner and VP Operations of SETIC and ENRICH in China said "Congratulations on the launch of EIBA. SETIC is honored to be one of the joint-launching partners. We will carry on our work to support European and Chinese enterprises, academic institutes, in alliance to connect and cooperate deeply in IoT related industries."

About Tuya Smart (Tuya Inc.)

Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA) is a global leading IoT cloud platform with a mission to build an IoT developer ecosystem and enable everything to be smart. Tuya is the largest IoT PaaS business in the global market of IoT PaaS in terms of the volume of smart devices powered in 2020, according to CIC. Tuya has pioneered a purpose-built IoT cloud platform that delivers a full suite of offerings, including Platform-as-a-Service, or PaaS, and Software-as-a-Service, or SaaS, to businesses and developers. Through its IoT cloud platform, Tuya has enabled developers to activate a vibrant IoT ecosystem of brands, OEMs, partners and end users to engage and communicate through a broad range of smart devices.

For more information, please visit:

Tuya’s website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

4DLive: a real-time, bullet-time, multi-view video streaming service, to be expanded to global 5G mobile communication services

SEOUL, South Korea, June 25, 2021 — Korea’s 5G mobile communication service, the first commercialized service of its kind in the world, recently celebrated its second anniversary.

Korea has already established itself in the global market as a successful example of establishment of a 5G infrastructure that is outstanding in both quality and breadth of coverage. 5G is expediting fundamental changes in the telecommunication service paradigm and revitalizing the industrial environment through large investments. As a means of overcoming the economic hardships caused by COVID-19 and making Korea a leader in the era of smart automation, the Korean government’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) is proactively creating a "virtuous cycle" 5G environment (in conjunction with the Digital New Deal). One part of the MSIT is Born2Global Centre, which has played a crucial role in this transition by connecting Korean startups with various opportunities worldwide.

4DREPLAY, a promising Korean startup that has been a member of the Born2Global Centre since 2017, manufactures special 4D technology. It is becoming noted as a global mobile communication service for its successful expansion of technologies and projects from Korean 5G-based sports content (professional baseball, golf, and so on).

In April 2019, 4DREPLAY began providing LG UPlus, a top-tier Korean mobile communication company, with 4DLive (a real-time, bullet-time, multi-view video streaming service) via mobile app. 4DLive is an immersive media technology that allows users to freely view videos on mobile devices.

4DLive applied to 5G mobile communication services
4DLive applied to 5G mobile communication services

Based on this domestic success, 4DREPLAY signed a contract with Japan’s SoftBank in May 2020 to supply 4DLive to SoftBank’s 5G mobile communication services. (One of the services displayed by SoftBank during a presentation of its 5G services was using 4DLive). SoftBank, which began providing 5G commercial services via 5G smartphone in March 2020, merged 5G and 4DLive with sporting events (e.g. baseball). 5G can send large quantities of data at ultra-fast speeds and is therefore used to broadcast sports videos in real-time while employing creative formats (free time point, multi-view, etc.)

4DREPLAY has also applied 4DLive to the 5G mobile communication services of Bell Canada, Canada’s largest telecommunications company. In March 2021, an ice hockey tournament between the Vancouver Canucks and Montreal Canadiens was broadcast on TSN/RDS using 4DLive. These sports networks are owned by Bell Canada and are ranked among Canada’s largest sports channels (alongside Rogers Media Group’s Sportsnet and TVA Sports) since the foundation of TSN in 1984. 4DLive is currently featured as the "TSN 5G View/Vision 5G RDS" function on TSN/RDS’s mobile app.

4DLive is a mobile-based, real-time, 360-degree video streaming service. Videos of a subject sent from the many cameras installed in a sports stadium (filmed from various angles) via 5G network can be edited by the viewer via 4DLive to be zoomed in or out at the desired angle, rewound, or replayed in real-time. This technology is hailed as providing a revolutionary, unmatched viewing experience that goes beyond passive video viewing in favor of enabling the viewer to control the movements of the subject on the screen from the desired angle and at the desired time.

4DREPLAY’s bullet-time camera technology, 4DReplay (which is also used in 4DLive), is currently available worldwide for sports and entertainment events. The 4DReplay technology, which is used especially frequently in real-time "highlight" scenes for sporting events, allows the user to view videos of the subject from any angle thanks to footage filmed by scores of special cameras. Filmed footage can be edited, without rendering, and sent within five seconds—a significant advantage that makes 4DREPLAY perfect for real-time broadcasts.

Hongsu Jung, CEO of 4DREPLAY, said, "Many countries are starting full-scale commercialization of 5G services, which is resulting in global mobile communication companies seeking to fortify their 5G content. 4DLive, which allows the user to essentially take control of time and space by manipulating videos sent in real-time however that user chooses, will continue to give consumers around the world captivating, one-of-a-kind experiences that highlight all of the best features of 5G content."

Since entering the American market in 2016, 4DREPLAY has consistently been recognized internationally for its technologies, which are applied to/featured in broadcasts of many major Korean and international sporting events (MLB, NBA, PGA, UFC, KBO, etc.) and have become popular with sports fans worldwide.

For more detailed information on 4DREPLAY, visit www.4dreplay.com.

About Born2Global Centre

Born2Global Centre (www.born2global.com) is a full-cycle service platform for global expansion. Since its inception in 2013, Born2Global has been setting the standard for a successful startup ecosystem as the main Korean government agency under the Ministry of Science and ICT. Born2Global has expanded and transformed startups to be engaged, equipped and connected with the global market.

About 4DREPLAY

4DREPLAY (www.4dreplay.com) is a unique video-making company based in Silicon Valley, San Francisco.  "4DReplay," a bullet-time camera technology, and "4DLive," a mobile-based, real-time, multi-view video streaming service, are being applied to sports, films, TV dramas, and music videos, for the fresh sense of realism they provide. These technologies are gaining recognition as some of the most innovative technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, presenting a new immersive viewing experience to fans worldwide. As a leading global media firm with offices in Korea, the United States, and Japan, 4DREPLAY is continuing to grow through collaborations with professionals worldwide as well as based on its deep insight and pioneering spirit. Under the slogan "Creating Experiences," the firm offers users cutting-edge video technologies. As of December 2020, 4DREPLAY has attracted Series B investments, securing a total investment of USD 31.50 million and raising the firm’s value to USD 213.5 million.

Media contact
Born2Global Centre: jlee@born2global.com    
4DREPLAY: aylim@4dreplay.com

 

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HKBN Launches iPhone 12 with 1-year 5G Service Waiver*: Unprecedented savings of up to HK$3,842


HONG KONG, June 25, 2021 — Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited ("HKBN") today announced an unbelievable offer that combines the exceedingly popular iPhone 12 series with cutting-edge 5G service, for unprecedented savings. Starting today, customers who purchase an iPhone 12 series smartphone via designated HKBN retail shops, AT+ stores, HKBN website (jetsozone.hkbn.net/en)^, or e-shopping platform HOME+ (www.home-plus.hk) can get a "12-month fee waiver 5G mobile plan*", and enjoy 20GB/month local 5G data (HK$248/month) plus HK$18/month administration fee waiver (total value up to HK$3,192), and a handset discount of up to HK$650. This offer is only available to mobile service customers porting their numbers. With up to HK$3,842 in total savings, this is the perfect deal to upgrade to the latest iPhone AND experience one of Hong Kong’s fastest 5G networks.

Elinor Shiu, Co-Owner and CEO – Residential Solutions of HKBN said, "We are here to break market norms with tsunamis of incredible offers for our customers. Hands down, this is an awesome deal for anyone looking to purchase an iPhone 12 series and get the most out of their smartphone with our ultra-fast 5G service."

HKBN’s powerful 5G mobile service is designed to give customers, especially users of flagship devices like iPhone 12, the best experience with super low latency and blazing speeds (1GB in 10 seconds, 10 times faster than 4G) for infinitely more entertainment possibilities. For more details about HKBN’s mobile services, please visit: https://www.hkbn.net/personal/mobile/en/select-plan/5G

The ultimate iPhone 12 series offer with 1-year 5G service waiver are also available for HKBN Enterprise Solutions customers. Please call the hotline 128 1111 for details. 

^ applicable to existing customers of HKBN only.

* This complimentary plan is powered by 3HK network and is only applicable to customers who are porting their numbers (not applicable to those porting a prepaid SIM card). Registration must be made on or before 31 August 2021. The effective date of the service must be within 90 days from the successful registration of the service. Terms and conditions apply.

About Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited

Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited is part of HKBN Group ("HKBN" or the "Group"). Headquartered in Hong Kong with operations spanning across Asian markets like Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China, Singapore and Malaysia, the Group is a leading integrated telecommunications and technology services provider. Through three core brands, Hong Kong Broadband Network, HKBNES and HKBN JOS, the Group offers comprehensive one-stop Information and Communications Technology ("ICT") solutions that include broadband, data connectivity, cloud and data centre, managed Wi-Fi, business continuity services, system integration, cybersecurity, mobile services, roaming solutions, digital solutions, voice and collaboration, stationery and supplies that are cumulative to our one-stop-shop offering of Transformation as a Service (TaaS) and OTT entertainment. HKBN’s extensive tri-carrier fibre infrastructure covers over 2.4 million residential homes and over 7,400 commercial buildings and facilities across Hong Kong. Committed to creating a lasting positive impact to wherever it operates, HKBN embraces a core purpose to "Make our Home a Better Place to Live". The Group is managed by hundreds of Co-Owners (supervisory and management level Talents in the Group) who invested their savings to buy shares of HKBN Ltd. (SEHK Stock Code: 1310). For more information about Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited, please visit www.hkbn.net/en.

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Huawei Releases AR White Paper and Elaborates on Benefits of 5G + AR

SHENZHEN, China, June 18, 2021 — At Huawei’s Better World Summit for 5G + AR, Huawei Carrier BG CMO Bob Cai delivered a keynote speech titled 5G + AR, Turning Dreams into Reality. In this speech, Cai said that 5G will switch on AR, and AR will light up 5G. He also announced the release of the AR Insight and Application Practice White Paper, which offers insights into the AR industry in terms of devices, applications, and networking. Cai called on the entire industry to work together for a prosperous 5G + AR ecosystem.

Huawei Carrier BG CMO Bob Cai during the speech
Huawei Carrier BG CMO Bob Cai during the speech

AR creates a new frontier
Huawei and third-party data predicts that the AR market will be worth US$300 billion by 2025. "AR will first see massive adoption in five prioritized industries: education, social networking, shopping, traveling & navigation, and gaming," said Cai. "AR can truly enable the convergence of the physical and digital worlds, making dreams a reality."

AR makes communication more efficient
At the event, Cai shared case studies of Huawei employing AR. Due to COVID-19, customers from across the globe are unable to visit Huawei in person, so Huawei makes use of AR to demonstrate its leading products and solutions online, making communication far more efficient. Huawei also uses AR to achieve the quick delivery of 5G base stations, greatly boosting delivery efficiency.

Huawei simplifies AR
At the event, Cai demonstrated how Huawei "produces" AR. Huawei’s Air Photo uses unique algorithms to convert a 2D photo into a digital 3D model, considerably simplifying AR 3D character modeling. Cai also introduced Huawei AR Engine, the company’s AR development platform oriented toward mobile devices. With Huawei AR Engine, developers need to write only 10 lines of code to create AR effects, hugely increasing the efficiency of AR application development.

The entire industry should work together to create a 5G + AR ecosystem
A number of high-profile guests attended the event and delivered keynotes, including He Chengjian, Director of Shenzhen Communication Management Bureau, David MacQueen, Executive Director of Strategy Analytics, Huang He, Chief Producer of Shenzhen TV Station, Wei Rongjie, RealMax CEO, Hiroshi Fukuda, meleap CEO, Liang Jinhao, representative of HADO China Region, and Fu Jie, Executive Director of Shenzhen AR Association. They shared the latest AR use cases and their thoughts about AR’s future trends.

According to He Chengjian, Shenzhen is the first city in the world with full 5G SA coverage. ICT services represented by AR can potentially be adopted across a wide range of industries, including industrial production, e-commerce, real estate, home decor, culture, sport, tourism, healthcare, and education. AR applications have become a key engine for digital transformation and will profoundly change production methods and how we live.

Director of Shenzhen Communication Management Bureau He Chengjian during his keynote
Director of Shenzhen Communication Management Bureau He Chengjian during his keynote

When concluding his speech, Cai said, "If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. The development of AR requires the entire industry to work together and create a prosperous 5G + AR value chain. AR and 5G are combining at the right time. 5G switches on AR, and AR lights up 5G."

Download the AR Insight and Application Practice White Paper at:

https://carrier.huawei.com/~/media/CNBGV2/download/bws2021/ar-insight-and-application-practice-white-paper-en.pdf

China Unicom and ZTE conduct industry’s first commercial trial of Intelligent Radio Network Orchestration Solution

SHENZHEN, China, June 11, 2021 — ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the mobile internet, and China Unicom have done a commercial trial of the industry’s first Intelligent Radio Network Orchestration Solution, with both user orchestration and network orchestration, in Dalian, China.

At the beginning of 2021, ZTE released the industry’s first Intelligent Orchestration Radio Network Solution, based on the ZTE’s vision and the work for 5G network development. Powered by base station native intelligence, this solution improves user experiences by virtue of user orchestration and network orchestration, meeting more diverse requirements of both B2B and B2C services.

The results show that user orchestration can achieve improvement in both 5G user experiences and 5G camping ratio. The uplink NR low-throughput user ratio is reduced by 50% while the handover delay is reduced by 50% and the 5G camping ratio is increased significantly. 

Furthermore, when 4G/5G dynamic spectrum sharing is on, the network orchestration can automatically adjust the spectrum configurations according to the traffic requirements. The average 5G user throughput is increased by 20%-130% adapting to spectrum configuration, while the 4G user number and traffic remain unaffected. This brings new possibilities to NR user experience improvement and O&M simplification in the 4G/5G dynamic spectrum sharing scenario.

To date, ZTE and China Unicom have made great progress in various innovation pilot fields.  For instance, ZTE won the ICT China 2020 Annual Excellent Solution Award for its trusted sharing solution based on the blockchain technology in the 5G RAN sharing scenario, and was rewarded the Best Practice Award for 5G Network and Terminal Coordination for its 5G low-altitude private network.

Moving forward, ZTE and China Unicom will collaborate further with each other in intelligent radio network orchestration from standards, products and services to facilitate research, development and commercial applications, aiming at building 5G networks with enhanced user experiences and network efficiency. 

Media Contacts:

Margaret Ma
ZTE Corporation
Tel: +86 755 26775189
Email: ma.gaili@zte.com.cn  

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HKBN Takes My HKBN App Rewards Programme City-wide

Sign up for weekly offers with “Infinite Rewards Thursday”

HONG KONG, June 11, 2021 — Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited ("HKBN")’s residential customers have long enjoyed an exciting array of exclusive perks and benefits on "My HKBN App", HKBN’s all-in-one rewards & services mobile app. Starting today, this privilege will be extended to all Hongkongers[1], as non-HKBN customers can now also sign up to My HKBN App and enjoy fabulous weekly "Infinite Rewards Thursday" offers and free HKBN services[2]. At the same time, existing customers who successfully refer new eligible users to use the app may join the "My HKBN App Referral Giveaway" campaign, for the chance to earn awesome rewards worth up to HK$20,000[3]!

Weekly "Infinite Rewards Thursday" offers for My HKBN App users

My HKBN App has always been a "go to hub" for a growing array of "Infinite Rewards" offers, discounts and even giveaways for its users, covering everything from fashion to dining, as well as special festive occasions. With its latest update, My HKBN App is adding a weekly-rotating "menu" of rewards for its users, whether or not they are HKBN customers, accessed simply by logging in the app, every Thursday[2]. The latest featured offers include:

Featured "Infinite Reward Thursday" Offers[4]
(Offers launched every Thursday)

Yummy choices

  • Hung Fook Tung – Traditional formula herbal tea HK$20/2 bottles, and year-round 20% off selected items 
  • Tai Hing – HK$20 discount upon HK$100 dinner dine-in
  • Café de Coral – Free upgrade to Latte or Cappuccino
  • Maxim’s Cakes – Disney Princess Diffuser special price HK$138 (Value HK$288)

Fashion

  • :CHOCOLATE, FIVE CM, i.t, double park, Mini Cream, MUSIUM DIV, ete! – 25% off selected regular-priced products and 15% off selected discounted products

Beauty and health

  • AUSupreme – Mother and baby care products up to 66% off, and premium health products buy 1 get 1 free
  • Eu Yan Sang – Year-round 10% off regular-priced products
  • BORGHESE – Fango Active Mud for Face and Body special price HK$68/piece (Original price HK$300/piece)

Lifestyle goods

  • Sing Tao Daily – Sing Tao E-paper free 2-month subscription
  • Stanford Swim School – Kids Swimming Trial Course special price HK$225/3 lessons (Original price up to HK$864)
  • City Hung Transportation – 10% off moving services and 35% off storage rental

 

Visit https://youtu.be/i0nTe7BFnZo for a learn more about the exciting rewards available in My HKBN App. Businesses interested in featuring their offers on "Infinite Rewards Thursday" are welcome to sign up here:
https://www.hkbnes.net/web/tc/promotions/details/2106-merchantrecruitres (Chinese only).

Earn greater rewards with more referrals

Besides taking advantage of these exciting weekly offers and handy account management functions via My HKBN App, existing HKBN residential customers can also earn generous referral rewards by joining a brand new "My HKBN App Referral Giveaway" campaign. From today till 13 August 2021, existing customers who successfully refer a minimum of three non-HKBN customers to register and login to My HKBN App will be eligible to receive exciting referral rewards including a KARA Smart Fitness Mirror with exclusive fat burning yoga programme by Coffee Lam, e-Cash Coupons for online shopping platform HOME+, plus vouchers for dining goods[3]. Rewards given out will be based on the cumulative number of referrals made, so refer more to earn better rewards! HOME+ HK$200 E-cash Coupons will also be rewarded both to eligible referees who successfully register and login to My HKBN App, as well as to the referrers[4]. For more details, visit www.hkbn.net/personal/home/en/downloadmyhkbn.

 "My HKBN App Referral Giveaway[4] Reward Details

HOME+ HK$200 E-cash Coupons will be rewarded both to eligible referees who successfully register and login to My HKBN App, as well as to the referrers.

 Earn greater rewards with more referrals[3]

Referral ranking

Rewards

The 1st – 25th winners

(Quota: 25)

  • KARA Smart Fitness Mirror – 24-mth fitness programme with exclusive fat burning yoga programme by Coffee Lam (value HK$18,750)
  • HK$500 HOME+ E-cash Coupons
  • HK$155 Pacific Coffee E-vouchers
  • HK$100 KFC E-vouchers

(Rewards value approx. HK$20,000)

The 26th – 125th winners

(Quota: 100)

  • HK$500 HOME+ E-cash Coupons
  • HK$155 Pacific Coffee E-vouchers
  • HK$100 KFC E-vouchers

 (Rewards value over HK$700)

The 126th – 1,125th winners

(Quota: 1,000)

  • HK$200 HOME+ E-cash Coupons
  • HK$155 Pacific Coffee E-vouchers
  • HK$50 KFC E-vouchers

(Rewards value over HK$400)

 

Elinor Shiu, Co-Owner and CEO – Residential Solutions of HKBN said, "As an established home-grown corporation, HKBN is always looking to deliver more value for our 1 million residential customers via win-win partnerships, including with our enterprise customers. One powerful way we’ve been doing that is via My HKBN App, a must-have app which gives users handy access to a unique array of exciting rewards, offers and freebies. Today, we’re thrilled to extend this privilege to the family and friends of our customers – by extension the Hong Kong public – and to invite more enterprise customers and merchant partners to join our rewards programme, such that millions more can enjoy their awesome products and services!"

Through My HKBN App, customers can easily upgrade or renew services, check mobile data usage and bills, refer friends, and redeem exclusive offers! Download My HKBN App at www.hkbn.net/personal/home/en/downloadmyhkbn today to start redeeming exciting offers and earn referral rewards with "My HKBN App Referral Giveaway"!

[1]My HKBN App is open for registration for users aged 18 or above.

[2] Free services only applicable to designated HKBN services and designated users. Availability of offers are limited while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.

[3] Referral reward only eligible upon successful referral of at least 3 non-HKBN customers to use My HKBN App. Terms and conditions apply.

[4] Terms and conditions apply.

About Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited

Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited is part of HKBN Group ("HKBN" or the "Group"). Headquartered in Hong Kong with operations spanning across Asian markets like Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China, Singapore and Malaysia, the Group is a leading integrated telecommunications and technology services provider. Through three core brands, Hong Kong Broadband Network, HKBNES and HKBN JOS, the Group offers comprehensive one-stop Information and Communications Technology ("ICT") solutions that include broadband, data connectivity, cloud and data centre, managed Wi-Fi, business continuity services, system integration, cybersecurity, mobile services, roaming solutions, digital solutions, voice and collaboration, stationery and supplies that are cumulative to our one-stop-shop offering of Transformation as a Service (TaaS) and OTT entertainment. HKBN’s extensive tri-carrier fibre infrastructure covers over 2.4 million residential homes and over 7,400 commercial buildings and facilities across Hong Kong. Committed to creating a lasting positive impact to wherever it operates, HKBN embraces a core purpose to "Make our Home a Better Place to Live". The Group is managed by hundreds of Co-Owners (supervisory and management level Talents in the Group) who invested their savings to buy shares of HKBN Ltd. (SEHK Stock Code: 1310). For more information about Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited, please visit www.hkbn.net/en.

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uCloudlink’s GlocalMe® to Provide New Rental Service to US Customers

NEW YORK, May 28, 2021 — GlocalMe®, a product and service brand of UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. (NASDAQ: UCL, "uCloudlink" or "the Company"), the world’s first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, has announced its new rental service for customers in the U.S. as the world’s largest economy has seen gradual travel recovery recently.

The travel market is on its way to recovery as COVID-19 vaccinations being distributed globally. It is reported that domestic leisure travel in the U.S. is rebounding as the summer season approaches. Also, the EU has planned a summer opening for vaccinated tourists.

"Our customers have higher demands of traveling domestically or abroad than last year," said Victor Xu, Chief Sales Officer at uCloudlink. "With the new rental service, we hope to provide U.S. consumers with smooth and secure WiFi connection services, whether by owning a personal WiFi hotspot device or renting a device for a short trip. It is still a priority for them to have a superior connection to the Internet and stay informed as there is still some uncertainty. For now, we have put the US domestic market, European countries, as well as Caribbean islands on our top list of launching the new rental service."

GlocalMe® is updating its website and the new rental section will be exclusively available on the GlocalMe® website. For all existing users, the Company has pledged to continue offering the same and even upgraded services and data plans. Users can expect better data rates and more flexibility to use the WiFi services of GlocalMe®. GlocalMe® also has a trade-in program in place for those who would like to obtain the latest cutting-edge devices.

GlocalMe® will also offer more perks to retain users with an up to 40% off discount available to all GlocalMe® and current Roaming Man users — from May 28 to May 31— for device purchases, selected data plans and rental services, among others.

"Our main reasoning behind the upgrade lies in GlocalMe’s strategy to deliver a unified message along with consistent and flexible services for our customers. With our ‘Always Better Connected’ vision constantly in our mind’s eye, we aim to consistently improve our services for our global clients," said Xu.

The new GlocalMe® rental service reflects uCloudlink’s ambition to expand its business and better serve the U.S. market. It is also likely to bring the Company a stronger voice for its global networks. With a more unified marketing image, uCloudlink is expected to significantly benefit from the integration and reach more deals and collaborations with partners and mobile carriers to form a sound ecosystem in the industry.

This is just part of the Company’s slew of actions to expand its business. For example, it recently announced a plan to broaden its business by harnessing new applications powered by its patented CloudSIM technology to extend its offerings. As such, GlocalMe® is working to make a splash in the internet-of-things space in sectors such as cross-border trade, cold chain storage and logistics control, among others.

About UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.

uCloudlink is the world’s first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, pioneering the sharing economy business model for the telecommunications industry. The Company’s products and services deliver unique value propositions to mobile data users, handset and smart-hardware companies, mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and mobile network operators (MNOs). Leveraging its innovative CloudSIM technology and architecture, the Company has redefined the mobile data connectivity experience by allowing users to gain access to mobile data traffic allowance shared by network operators on its marketplace, while providing reliable connectivity, high speeds and competitive pricing.

Carina Cheung
carina-pr@ucloudlink.com  

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Quectel unveils new 5G NR modules to accelerate commercial use of 5G SA devices

SHANGHAI, May 21, 2021Quectel Wireless Solutions, the leading global supplier of IoT modules has announced the release of two new 5G New Radio (NR) module series, the RG500S and RM500S. Based on the new Qualcomm 315 5G IoT Modem-RF System, both modules are able to support customers in building dedicated 5G devices for a variety of verticals including industrial IoT, retail, smart energy, private 5G networks, and many others.

Utilizing the powerful Qualcomm 315 5G IoT modem, the RG500S and RM500S support extended life software maintenance, helping create long-lasting IoT devices for the duration of their life span. Offering seamless integration, the RM500S is pin to pin compatible with Quectel’s LTE Cat 4 module EM05, Cat 6 module EM06, Cat 12 modules EM12-G/EM12xR-GL, Cat 16 module EM160R-GL as well as 5G module RM500Q, which provides more competitive 5G solutions to the IoT market. These features will help accelerate the 5G IoT market in the industrial and consumer IoT segments with use cases across robotics, automation, intelligent manufacturing, energy distribution, precision agriculture, construction, and mining.

The RG500S and RM500S modules support 5G NR Sub-6GHz bands in stand-alone (SA) mode offering backward compatibility with LTE networks. With network slicing in SA mode, the two modules are able to offer end-to-end traffic isolation for critical traffic, guaranteed data rates and bandwidth as well as lower latency than in non-standalone (NSA) mode, which meets the demands of ultra-reliability and SLAs (service level agreement) of typical industrial and enterprise scenarios.

The two modules are embedded with rich interfaces and incorporate high-speed USB 3.0/3.1, PCIe 3.0, U(SIM), RGMII and more. Additionally, the RG500S and RM500S integrate a multi-constellation GNSS receiver, which simplifies the product design and provides accurate positioning services for users.

Read the full text: https://www.quectel.com/news-and-pr/quectel-unveils-new-5g-nr-modules-to-accelerate-commercial-use-of-5g-sa-devices/

About Quectel

Quectel’s passion for a smarter world drives us to accelerate IoT innovation. A highly customer-centric organization, we create superior cellular and GNSS modules and antennas backed by outstanding support and services. Our growing global team of over 3,000 professionals, the largest in the IoT modules industry worldwide, ensures we are first to market and continue to set the pace of development. Listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (603236.SS), our international leadership is devoted to advancing IoT across the globe.

For more information please see: www.quectel.comLinkedInFacebook and Twitter

Contact: Ashley Liu, +86-551-6586-9386×8016, media@quectel.com

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HKBN and HOME+ Join Forces to Deliver Breakthrough Shopping Rewards to 5G Mobile Services Customers


HONG KONG, April 23, 2021 — HKBN Group ("HKBN") and HOME+ are thrilled to spoil HKBN’s 5G mobile services customers with up to HK$2,800 in online shopping e-coupons. By subscribing to HKBN’s brand new 5G mobile plans, customers will enjoy not just blazing speed of a quality 5G network but also free HOME+ e-cash coupons, allowing them to experience the convenience and quality products at HOME+. An HKBN’s latest unlimited data 5G mobile plans (first 20GB at 5G speeds, unlimited 4.5G thereafter) starts at just HK$298*.

 

One-stop e-shopping platform HOME+ is jointly operated by HKBN with leaders of multiple industries. HKBN enjoys a unique market edge with HOME+, bringing wave after wave of exciting offers to its 1 million residential customers, penetrating 1/3 of all Hong Kong households, and over 100,000 corporate customers.

Ben Yeung, Co-Owner & Chief Commercial Officer – Business Development & Partnership of HKBN said, "Offering market-disruptive packages is part of our DNA that sustains HKBN’s pioneering status.  Our debut of high calibre 5G services for personal and corporate customers, bundled with generous HOME+ e-cash coupon giveaways, is a breakthrough value combination for the market."

June Lam, CEO of HOME+ , said, "We help businesses do more business on our rapidly growing e-shopping platform by not charging merchants fixed slotting fees or annual fees, allowing them to extend their marketing reach at far lower costs. We’re pleased to work with HKBN to offer its 5G users HOME+ e-cash coupons, which they can use to shop over 10,000 products on HOME+. In addition, we offer an extensive range of latest 5G smartphones at very attractive prices."

Customers of HKBN’s 5G mobile services will be able to access 3 Hong Kong’s strongest 5G network enjoying a blazing fast speeds and ultra-low latency 5G experience. To date, 3 Hong Kong boasts 5G coverage of 99%^ including over 600 indoor and outdoor premises and facilities across Hong Kong, like major transportation systems, shopping malls, skyscrapers, hospital complexes, hotels and university campuses and more.

Brand New HKBN 5G Mobile Services Plans

Unlimited Data* Plans

Basic Plans

Monthly fee*

HK$298

HK$338

HK$238

HK$278

Non existing
selected HKBN residential customers

Additional HK$10

Data speed

5G

Local data

20GB

30GB

20GB

30GB

Local data
speed thereafter

 

Unlimited local data* at 4.5G speeds
upon reaching the above 5G local
data limit

 

 

Top-up local 5G data at
HK$388/100GB or HK$30/5GB

 

Contract period

24 months

Admin fee

HK$18

Bonus rewards

HK$2,000

e-cash coupons

for e-shopping platform HOME+

HK$2,400

e-cash coupons

for e-shopping platform HOME+

HK$600

e-cash
coupons

for e-shopping platform
HOME+

HK$800

e-cash
coupons

for e-
shopping platform
HOME+

+

Free 6-mth HKBN SAFE cybersecurity solution (3 Devices)

+

Free 12-mth myTV Super Box (Alpha Pack)

 

+

Free 12-day Travel Pocket Wi-Fi

HKBN’s 5G mobile services will allow its customers, especially users of flagship devices, to experience downloading a 1GB file in 10 seconds — 10 times faster than 4G. This opens up not just infinite entertainment possibilities but a whole new paradigm of business efficiency and applications for enterprises. For a limited time, residential customers signing up for HKBN’s 5G mobile services plans will enjoy HK1,300 discount off Samsung Galaxy S21 5G series handsets. For more details about HKBN’s mobile services, please visit:
https://www.hkbn.net/personal/mobile/en/select-plan/5G  

Brand new 5G services plans are also available for HKBN Enterprise Solutions customers. Please call the hotline 128 1111 for details. 

* Applicable for existing selected residential customers. Terms and Conditions apply. Subject to the Fair Usage Policy (C).

^ Based on 3HK’s test results in relation to 3HK’s 5G network and population distribution of Hong Kong conducted in January 2021.

About HKBN Group

HKBN Group ("HKBN" or the "Group"), headquartered in Hong Kong with operations spanning across Asian markets like Hong Kong, Macau, mainland China, Singapore and Malaysia, is a leading integrated telecommunications and technology services provider. Through three core brands, Hong Kong Broadband Network, HKBN Enterprise Solutions and HKBN JOS, the Group offers comprehensive one-stop Information and Communications Technology ("ICT") solutions that include broadband, data connectivity, cloud and data centre, managed Wi-Fi, business continuity services, system integration, cybersecurity, mobile services, roaming solutions, digital solutions, voice and collaboration, stationery and supplies that are cumulative to our one-stop-shop offering of Transformation as a Service (TaaS) and OTT entertainment. HKBN’s tri-carrier fibre infrastructure in Hong Kong covers over 2.4 million residential homes and over 7,400 commercial buildings and facilities. Committed to creating a lasting positive impact to wherever it operates, HKBN embraces a Core Purpose to "Make our Home a Better Place to Live". The Group is managed by hundreds of Co-Owners (supervisory and management level Talents in the Group) who invested their savings to buy shares of HKBN Ltd. For more information about HKBN, please visit www.hkbn.net/en.

About HOME+

HOME+ is a brand-new online shopping platform jointly supported by Hong Kong’s leading businesses, including HKBN, Dah Chong Hong, Kerry Logistics and more. HOME+ brings merchants of all types and sizes under a shared economy platform, enabling them to share resources and strengths and forge fruitful partnerships. HOME+ brings a "plus" to modern home living with a diverse range of quality merchandise covering wholesome foods, in-the-trend appliances, health supplements, personal care goods, and many more. Shop now at: home-plus.hk

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