Milestone events in the evolution of Hong Kong's telecommunications industry and in the development of PCCW Limited and its predecessors.
Milestones
December
Reborn Rich becomes most viewed title on Viu across its 16 markets in the first 10 days of broadcast; Song Joong-ki appears at Viu Singapore press event for the drama.
DrGo introduces first-in-Asia FibriCheck for atrial fibrillation function.
November
Mastercard and HKT announce expanded partnership to build sustainable smart city through Priceless Planet Coalition.
October
PCCW & HKT supports Government's Strive and Rise (共創明Teen) initiative.
Viu strengthens its position as one of the top OTT streaming platforms in Greater Southeast Asia, with its different local teams winning 24 accolades at Asian Academy Creative Awards, 16 at Marketing Excellent Awards, and three from Marketing Interactive.
September
Viu Hong Kong releases its first Viu Original, #LoveSignal.
Sooper Yoo, a 10,000-square-foot indoor playground in Island West, is launched to provide experiential games with interactive technologies and physical training for children.
HKT becomes Major Sponsor of “Yayoi Kusama: 1945 to Now”, the largest retrospective of renowned artist Yayoi Kusama (草間彌生) in Asia outside Japan.
August
Now TV and ViuTV exclusively broadcast FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, bringing real-time statistics through the new Now AR – FIFA World Cup™ app to the audience.
July
CSL Mobile offers Nothing phone (1) on exclusive basis.
HKT becomes first Hong Kong-based service provider to receive SD-WAN + Cloud Network Convergence Award from CAICT in mainland China for managed SD-WAN services.
HKT launches eye AI Interactive Robot in Hong Kong, enhancing children’s learning abilities.
June
Lenovo and PCCW announce strategic partnership to form technology solutions powerhouse in Asia Pacific.
HKT and New World Development form strategic alliance to accelerate digital transformation and bring cloud-based “Workplace for Tomorrow” to the
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
May
PCCW-HKT becomes the first Hong Kong-based integrated communications, media and technology organisation (CMT) to join metaverse; launches Metaverse Academy.
Citibank and The Club deepen partnership with the official launch of Citi The Club Credit Card.
PCCW Solutions and City University of Hong Kong join hands to develop smart city solutions and nurture digital technology talent.
HKT extends 5G network to East Rail Line Cross-Harbour Extension, becoming the first mobile operator to provide 5G coverage along all MTR lines.
Tap & Go continues to be selected as one of the Stored Value Facilities to assist in disbursing the consumption vouchers.
April
MakerVille launched for the development of content, talent and events.
HKT Enterprise Solutions launches a
HK$32 million campaign to support SMEs.
March
PCCW-HKT corporate volunteers distribute anti-epidemic service bags.
February
Now TV extends exclusive Premier League broadcast rights to 2024/25 seasons.
December
MOOV and NETVIGATOR jointly host the NETVIGATOR Imagine Natives MOOV LIVE: Music On The Road concert, featuring MIRROR.
Viu announces a range of original and exclusive contents to enhance its program lineup.
ViuTV’s talent show King Maker IV concludes with a finale and the formation of a new girl group COLLAR.
November
A new csl 5G x MIRROR campaign is launched to promote 5G services.
Viu Original productions win a total of 20 awards at the 2021 Asian Academy Creative Awards.
October
ViuTV announces plans for self-produced drama series and variety shows for 2022.
HKT successfully bids for 5G spectrum in the 700 MHz and 2600 MHz bands.
PCCW Solutions is named Technology Company of the Year – Circle of Excellence Award at Asia CEO Awards 2021.
August
PCCW Solutions and Strides Engineering collaborate to develop a go-to-market strategy for the Track Access Management System in Southeast Asia.
PCCW announces financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Pacific Century Premium Developments announces the opening of The Aquella Golf and Country Club in Phang Nga, Thailand.
July
ViuTV broadcasts the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Viu bolsters Asian content through volume deals with Huace Film & TV and Huace Croton Media.
PCCW announces the disposal of its data center businesses in Hong Kong and Malaysia.
June
PCCW Solutions launches cloud-native Infinitum Communications Suite to empower digital transformation of communications service providers.
April
Tap & Go is selected by the Government to distribute consumption vouchers.
Viu launches Viu Shorts! and Viu Pitching Forum in Thailand.
March
Viu collaborates with Boxx Music in Thailand to launch a Boys’ Love series project, Close Friend.
February
PCCW announces financial results for the year ended December 31, 2020.
December
PCCW Solutions secures a Treasury contract for the total outsourcing solution of the Government Financial Management Information System.
November
Viu Original productions win a total of 33 awards at the 2020 Asian Academy Creative Awards.
October
ViuTV announces plans for self-produced drama series and variety shows for 2021.
PCCW completes the integration of Now TV into HKT.
HKT provides seamless 5G network coverage along major MTR lines.
Viu collaborates with FOX+ to extend its international content offering to users across Middle East and North Africa.
September
Mox, a virtual bank backed by PCCW, HKT and other partners, launches its services.
PCCW Solutions opens a new delivery center in Kuala Lumpur and a new data center in Selangor.
August
PCCW Solutions unveils its SLC Data Center in Fo Tan.
PCCW reports financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2020.
July
HKT launches HealthTech platform DrGo to provide telemedicine service.
Viu extends its content partnership with five major TV broadcasters in South Korea, namely SBS, KBS, CJ ENM, MBC and JTBC.
May
PCCW Solutions is named by Gartner as Hong Kong’s largest IT service provider by revenue in U.S dollars.
April
HKT launches a true 5G network with differentiated services.
PCCW Solutions is selected by StarHub as its IT technology transformation partner.
MOOV introduces Hong Kong’s first 24 bit FLAC lossless streaming service.
March
Viu announces collaborations with Mediacorp and GMM Grammy to strengthen its content lineup.
February
PCCW reports financial results for the year ended December 31, 2019.
January
PCCW Solutions launches Regen8, a full service digital marketing agency.
December
Pacific Century Premium Developments completes the construction of Park Hyatt Niseko, Hanazono and the Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono Residences in Hokkaido, Japan.
November
PCCW Solutions completes the acquisition of HCL Insys to accelerate business growth in Southeast Asia.
HKT secures 120MHz of mid-band 5G spectrum in government spectrum auctions. Together with the 400MHz of 5G spectrum in the 28 GHz band administratively assigned by the government, HKT holds the largest amount of overall mobile radio spectrum in Hong Kong.
September
PCCW Solutions expands its office in Singapore as a hub for Southeast Asia business growth.
August
PCCW announces financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
June
HKT showcases 5G and other innovative technologies at the HKT 5G Tech Carnival.
Pacific Century Premium Developments announces to build a golf and country club in Phang Nga, Thailand.
May
PCCW Media secures the exclusive broadcast rights for the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship.
April
ViuTV introduces a drama time belt in its evening program schedule.
Now TV launches a STEM Learning Pack for families.
PCCW Solutions is chosen by SP Telecom to build an alternative data fiber network in Singapore.
March
A joint venture comprising PCCW, HKT, Standard Chartered Bank and Ctrip Financial Management is granted a virtual bank license by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
Viu launches Viu Original’s reality travelogues “No Sleep No FOMO” to push social media engagement .
February
ViuTV relocates its production hub with studios and post-production facilities in Kowloon Bay.
Viu expands its service footprint to South Africa.
PCCW announces financial results for the year ended December 31, 2018.
January
PCCW Media secures the exclusive broadcast rights for Premier League from 2019/20 to 2021/22.
December
Viu OTT signs an agreement with Thai content provider Workpoint to strengthen its local content.
November
Pacific Century Premium Developments announces to build a new ski center in Hokkaido, Japan.
October
ViuTV's talent show Good Night Show - King Maker concludes with a finale featuring the top 10 finalists.
September
PCCW Solutions opens intelligent unmanned showcase HABBITZZ+ to demonstrate a seamless online to offline experience.
Viu OTT expands its service footprint to Myanmar.
PCCW Media and beIN SPORTS secure the broadcast rights of UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League from 2018/19 to 2020/21 seasons.
August
PCCW announces financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
July
PCCW Media and beIN SPORTS secure the exclusive broadcast right of LaLiga in Hong Kong for 2018/19 to 2022/23 seasons.
June
Now TV and ViuTV exclusively broadcast 2018 FIFA World Cup.
May
PCCW Media launches Now E one-stop entertainment OTT platform.
PCCW Solutions launches Infinitum™ Visum to empower connected digital lifestyles and enhance customer experience.
April
Viu OTT signs a content deal with GMM Channel to provide premium content for Viu audience in Thailand.
March
PCCW Solutions expands its D-Infinitum data center services in Asia with Japan’s SCSK Corp.
February
Viu OTT strengthens its Korean content offering with JTBC partnership.
PCCW reports financial results for the year ended December 31, 2017.
January
Pacific Century Premium Developments announces redevelopment of Nos. 3-6 Glenealy, Central, with CSI Properties.
December
HKT is title sponsor of the Formula E HKT Hong Kong E-Prix.
PCCW Solutions opens a new office in Singapore to facilitate expansion in Southeast Asia.
PCCW Solutions wins the contract for the Next Generation Electronic Passport System (e-Passport 2).
PCCW receives an award for the highest service hours of volunteer services from the Social Welfare Department.
November
PCCW Solutions' smart parking and charging solution wins Global Telecoms Awards.
Now TV and ViuTV announce exclusive broadcast rights of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
August
PCCW reports financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2017.
Hony Capital, Foxconn Ventures and Temasek invest in PCCW’s OTT international media and entertainment business.
HKT rolls out Hong Kong’s first 1Gbps mobile network as a step forward to 5G.
HKT opens concept store “io.t by HKT” showcasing Internet of Things related products and services.
July
NETVIGATOR launches 4x1000M Multi-Use Broadband Service.
June
PCCW Solutions is selected as No.1 service provider of Data Center Hosting Services, System Integration and Application Development in Hong Kong by IDC Asia/Pacific.
May
Viu OTT video service expands its footprint to Thailand.
HKT wins the Gold Award in the media and communications sector of the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) 2016.
April
Now TV and PCCW Global deliver live broadcast of the Hong Kong Sevens in 360 virtual reality.
Viu OTT video service launches Viu Original productions.
PCCW Solutions wins a contract for the Next Generation Smart Identity Card System ("SMARTICS-2") in Hong Kong.
March
ViuTV launches its English channel ViuTVsix channel 96.
February
PCCW announces the disposal of UK Broadband to unlock the value of the UK business. The transaction was completed in May.
January
PCCW reports financial results for the year ended December 31, 2016.
November
PCCW Solutions expands its headquarters office in Hong Kong.
Viu OTT has achieved 4 million users in its first year of launch.
August
HKT has formed a joint venture, Smart Charge (HK) Limited, with CLP Holdings Limited to offer electric vehicle charging solutions.
May
HKT is named Best Asian Telecoms Carrier and Best Broadband Carrier at Telecom Asia Awards 2016.
April
HK Television Entertainment Company Limited launches free TV service ViuTV (Channel 99) in Hong Kong.
January
Viu OTT service expands in Asia with the launch in Singapore. The service later expands its footprint to Malaysia, India, Indonesia and the Philippines.
December
A physical card for HKT’s Tap & Go is made available so more Hong Kong mobile users can enjoy the service.
November
PCCW Solutions announces acquisition of Internet Data Center (IDC) and Internet Service Provider (ISP) licenses in Guangdong, China.
September
Pacific Century Premium Developments (PCPD) has signed an agreement with Citibank for leasing over five floors of PCPD’s Premium Grade A office building in Jakarta, Indonesia.
July
HKT introduces mobile payment service Tap & Go via an all-in-one SIM card for NFC (Near Field Communication) Android phone users.
The Government announces to allocate broadcast frequency spectrum to HKTVE for providing its free TV service.
April
HK Television Entertainment Company Limited (HKTVE) is formally granted a free TV license.
HKT demonstrates the world’s first LTE-A 450Mbps solution.
December
now TV achieves the highest rating of news and finance TV programs among four local TV stations in a survey conducted by The University of Hong Kong.
HKT becomes Hong Kong’s first mobile operator to upgrade its mobile network to 4G LTE-Advanced at 300Mbps.
September
PCCW Solutions launches iVisionBanking solution, a next-generation core banking and finance solution.
May
HKT completes the acquisition of CSL New World Mobility Limited. HKT has become the largest mobile service operator in Hong Kong.
December
HKT enters into an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of CSL New World Mobility Limited from Telstra Corporation and New World Development.
October
HKT cooperates with Octopus Cards to launch Hong Kong’s first mobile phone SIM card with Octopus payment functions.
Group subsidiary HKTVE is granted a license in principle to provide free television program service in Hong Kong.
June
HKT leads the local mobile market with the rollout of SIM-based NFC (Near Field Communication) mobile payment service with Hang Seng Bank.
January
HKT completes its 4G LTE network with 1000Mbps optical fibers along major MTR lines.
December
now TV enters into an agreement with Cable Thai Holding Public Company Limited to distribute three channels on the latter's pay-tv platform
PCCW receives an award for high service hours of volunteer services from the Social Welfare Department.
June
PCCW Solutions introduces, Enterprise Solutions Superstore Alliance, a cloud platform where enterprises can obtain applications from independent software vendors.
now TV broadcasts the UEFA EURO 2012 exclusively in Hong Kong.
November
PCCW spins off HKT for a separate listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange. PCCW still holds a majority interest in HKT.
Mr. George Chan is appointed an Executive Director and the Group Managing Director of PCCW.
July
now TV obtains the exclusive Hong Kong media rights to all 31 matches of UEFA EURO 2012.
May
PCCW Solutions wins a contract to provide the Middle South Regional Air Traffic Management Bureau of Civil Aviation Administration of China with a Control Tower Simulator (CTS) solution.
October
now TV brings Hong Kong viewers comprehensive NBA coverage, with exclusive pay-TV rights from 2011/12.
August
Placement of 500 million new shares of PCCW Limited, or about 6.88% of the enlarged share capital, increases the equity base of the Company and expands its institutional shareholder base.
July
PCCW becomes the Official Integrated Telecom Partner of Manchester United F.C., with exclusive broadcasting rights to MUTV contents in Hong Kong for three years.
June
The number of PCCW Wi-Fi hotspots has jumped by 50% in two years to 7,500.
April
The Court of First Instance of the High Court of Hong Kong sanctions the privatization proposal of PCCW. The judgment is later overturned by the Court of Appeal.
January
PCCW makes a successful bid for a 4G license in partnership with another operator.
December
Launch of now TV's self-produced Cantonese infotainment channel, now Hong Kong.
November
PCCW’s telecoms services, media and IT solutions businesses are grouped under a newly incorporated company, HKT Group Holdings Limited, in a corporate reorganization.
A proposal is received from PCCW’s two major shareholders to privatize the Company.
August
PCCW Global partners with China Netcom to provide high-definition programming to TVB during the Olympic Games, including the equestrian events in Hong Kong.
January
PCCW Solutions wins a contract to design and build an electronic passport system for the Macau SAR Government.
August
Hong Kong's first high-definition TV programming launched on now TV.
NETVIGATOR Everywhere launched, providing a unique wireless broadband solution that automatically detects and selects the best connectivity between PCCW's Wi-Fi, HSDPA and 3G capabilities, making PCCW the first in Hong Kong to integrate Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
March
The SUNDAY service integrated into the PCCW mobile brand.
Launch of PCCW's self-produced now SPORTS channels, which own the exclusive Hong Kong rights to broadcast live the Barclays Premier League for 2007 - 2010.
MTR Corporation Limited awards PCCW Solutions is awarded an applications development outsourcing contract to develop and deploy a Maintenance Management Information System for its railway projects in mainland China.
December
PCCW is the official mobile service sponsor at ITU TELECOM WORLD 2006 in Hong Kong. 62,000 international visitors attend this important event of the International Telecommunication Union, held outside Geneva for the first time.
May
PCCW mobile launches the world's first mobile TV service using Cell Multimedia Broadcast technology to take real-time TV broadcasts to 3G handsets.
March
PCCW's self-produced now Business News Channel goes on air, providing 24-hour coverage of local and international financial news.
January
IT division PCCW Solutions (then known as Unihub) wins a 10-year contract to produce a state-of-the-art electronic passport system for the HKSAR Government.
October
PCCW Global launched to pursue emerging opportunities in integrated global communications solutions.
June
PCCW returns to the mobile business with the acquisition of a controlling stake in SUNDAY Communications Ltd.
January
PCCW and China Network Communications Group Corporation (China Netcom) announce a strategic alliance to develop business in mainland China and globally.
May
PCCW organizes its property business into Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited, a subsidiary company.
UK Broadband, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCCW, launches its wireless broadband service in the UK.
January
Third Generation (3G) mobile service introduced to Hong Kong, leading to a new era in mobile data and video connectivity.
September
PCCW launches now TV.
January
Local fixed telecom-network services (FTNS) market fully opened up to competition from January 1, signifying the full liberalization of Hong Kong’s telecoms market.
November
PCCW establishes a wholly-owned subsidiary, CASCADE Ltd., which supports PCCW’s telecoms network. With 3,000 highly trained staff, CASCADE is one of Asia's leading technical services companies.
June
PCCW completes sale of mobile service provider CSL to Telstra.
February
A PCCW-led consortium wins a government contract to develop hardware, software and services for Hong Kong’s Smart Identity Card System.
PCCW completes alliance with Telstra to establish REACH, a 50-50 joint venture that offers IP backbone services.
2000 PCCW announces offer for C&W HKT in February. The merger was completed on August 17.
Mobile number portability introduced.
HKT renamed Cable and Wireless Hong Kong Telecom Ltd. (C&W HKT)
Pacific Century Group acquires control of Hong Kong-listed Tricom Holdings Limited, subsequently renamed Pacific Century CyberWorks Limited (PCCW).
HKT agrees to relinquish its international services franchise in return for a balanced compensation package from the HKSAR Government.
China Telecom (Hong Kong) Group Limited becomes HKT's second largest shareholder.
Launch of NETVIGATOR, HKT’s first Internet interactive multimedia service.
HKT's franchise to provide local fixed-line telephone services expires. Three new operators introduced into marketplace.
Hong Kong's local telephone network fully digitized, the first in any major market in the world.
The Office of the Telecommunications Authority (OFTA) established.
Pacific Century Group established.
CITIC becomes the second largest shareholder in HKT.
HKT restructured into four wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Hong Kong Telephone Company Limited and Hong Kong Telecom International Limited, which hold the local telephone franchise and the franchise for international services respectively.
Hong Kong Telecommunications Limited (HKT) formed by merger of HKTC and Cable and Wireless (Hong Kong) Limited, and listed on both the Hong Kong and New York stock exchanges.
Communication Services Limited (CSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of HKTC, is given the first license to operate mobile services.
Cable and Wireless acquires HKTC.
The government decides to open the customer-premises equipment market, ushering in a new era of competition.
Hong Kong branch of Cable and Wireless becomes a Hong Kong-registered company, changing its name to Cable and Wireless (Hong Kong) Limited. It is granted an exclusive license to provide international services until 2006.
International Direct Dialing (IDD) service introduced to Hong Kong.
1,000,000th telephone line installed in Hong Kong.
HKTC’s franchise extended to 1995.
Telex service introduced to Hong Kong.
Telephone service extended to the New Territories.
International leased circuits introduced.
Cable and Wireless Limited formed.
Telephone service extended to Canton.
China and Japan Telephone and Electric Co. Ltd. acquired by Hong Kong Telephone Company Ltd. (HKTC), which is granted a 50-year exclusive license to provide domestic telephone services.
Telephone service extended to Kowloon.
Public telephone services introduced by Oriental Telephone and Electric Co. Ltd., which is later renamed China and Japan Telephone and Electric Co. Ltd.
Telephone introduced to Hong Kong Island.
Founding of the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Co. Ltd., forerunner of Cable and Wireless.
First British submarine telegraph cable laid between Hong Kong and Singapore.
