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| Dec | Trial run of HKTV Mall |
| Nov | Grand launch of HKTV new platform, that integrates entertainment, online shopping and delivery services to offer one-stop shop solution |
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2013
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| Jan | City Telecom renamed as Hong Kong Television Network Limited (HKTV) |
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2012
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| Dec | City Telecom launches "TV Network Naming Ceremony and Programme preview" |
| Sep | City Telecom celebrates its 20th Anniversary |
| May | City Telecom sold HKBN and all telecom businesses to CVC Capital Partners, a global private equity firm |
| May | City Telecom launches the first three Dramas |
| Feb | Groundbreaking of City Telecom’s TV and Multimedia Production Centre |
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2011
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| Sept | HKBN Expands Corporate Coverage to over 1,600 Prime Commercial Buildings |
| Sept | HKBN launches Fibre-Optic Network in Discovery Bay |
| Aug | City Telecom announced the establishment of Worldclass Multimedia Centre |
| Jun | Awesome HK$9.9/month (US$1.30) HomeTel Switch-Over Offer for incumbent’s customers |
| Jun | Incredible 1Gbps Triple-Play (1Gbps Broadband, HomeTel, bbTV) at HK$158/month (US$20) |
| May | HKBN Surpasses 10,000 Symmetric 1Gbps Subscribers |
| Apr | HKBN Launches "bbTV GIANT" Mobile Apps |
| Apr | HKBN Introduce DCX Pilot Scheme, empowered digital transmission of movies between Cyberport and major cinema chains through fibre network |
| Apr | New York Times reported HKBN provides 1000Mbps broadband services at mass market price. |
| Feb | HKBN Launches “Service With Heart” Customer Engagement Program |
| Jan | HKBN Spearheads Next-Generation Internet Network With Cisco CRS-3 Carrier Routing System |
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2010
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| Dec | HKBN bbTV's news is available on Yahoo! Hong Kong |
| Dec | HKBN Launches Canto-pop HD Online Music Portal – MusicOne |
| Nov | HKBN expanded Corporate Fibre Network coverage to renowned Hong Kong Grade A buildings |
| Sept | PHENOMENAL Singapore Experience for our Front Line Talents |
| Aug | Exclusive First Small Screen Release of Hollywood Big Screen Hits |
| Jun | AWESOME Management Offsite in Germany |
| May | HKBN's New 1000Mbps TV Campaign – "With Speed, Life is Real" |
| May | City Telecom 1H FY2010 Results Record Broadband Subscription Growth |
| Apr | HKBN launches 1 Gbps broadband for US$26/month |
| Mar | City Telecom Celebrates 10 Years on NASDAQ with Opening Bell in NYC |
| Feb | HKBN takes on Climate Change with expedition to the Antarctica |
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2009
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| Dec | HKBN Shatters the Millionth Subscription Mark Driven by Strong Broadband Subscription Growth |
| Dec | HKBN launches online MMORPG game store with exclusive virtual goodies |
| Nov | City Telecom receives "Innovation in Recruitment" and "Champion of HR" awards at the HRM Awards 2009 |
| Nov | HKBN: "AWESOME SPEED. FOR EVERYONE" 100Mbps broadband at US$13 /month |
| Aug | HKBN announced partnerships with the leading Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) developers across the Greater China region |
| Aug | HKBN launched 13 New "Fibre Shops" |
| Jul | HKBN awarded 2009 HKMA Quality Award (Bronze) |
| Jun | HKBN launched the first Online Broadband Service Registration Platform in Hong Kong |
| Feb | City Telecom launched Talent Upgrade Program:"Next Station: University" |
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2008
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| Feb | HKBN Awarded Hong Kong International Airport Payphone Service Provision Contract |
| Jan | HKBN launches Dual Mode High Definition Terrestrial TV Receiver + IPTV Set-Top-Box at HK$0 |
| Jan | HKBN Being the First to Offer Free WiFi Service at Public Rental Estates |
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2007
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| May | HKBN renamed its IP-TV business as "bbTV" |
| Mar | HKBN enhances Digital TV platform launched new application "bbBOX", strengthens TV contents |
| Feb | HKBN launches bb50 & bb200, symmetric residential broadband service, supported by "SDU" personalized customer care service |
| Jan | HKBN launches "bbAid" to support emergency broadband needs in Hong Kong |
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2006
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| Nov | CTI Groups upgraded her staff facilities - life-time learning center and Free-Zone multi-purpose Staff Canteen |
| Sep | CTI Group took initiatives in "Work-Life Balance" enhancement |
| Aug | HKBN and HKCT launched in collaboration Diploma in info TV |
| Apr | HKBN launched "bb25", symmetric residential broadband service |
| Mar | HKBN and Sony launched HDV1080i high definition movie sharing platform |
| Mar | HKBN launched free legal movies download for all Hong Kong Internet users |
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2005
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| Oct | HKBN launched its new brand "2b", the second generation broadband phone services |
| May | HKBN renamed its IP-TV business as "HKBN Digital TV" |
| Apr | HKBN officially launched bb1000 service, that Hong Kong became the first market in the World whereby 1/3rd of the total households can enjoy Fibre-to-the-Home 1Gbps residential broadband service |
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2004
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| Nov | HKBN announced the launched of "bb100", Hong Kong's first 100Mbps residential broadband service, and the release of its 1Gbps residential broadband service by 2Q 2005 |
| Aug | HKBN launched off-net residential VOIP service, namely the Broadband Phone Service |
| Jul | HKBN launched corporate data services |
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2003
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| Aug | HKBN officially launched pay-TV service |
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2002
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| Jun | Launched of HKBN IDD0030 service |
| Apr | HKBN officially launched local telephony service |
| Apr | HKBN upgraded to become a wireline-based FTNS license |
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2001
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| Sep | City Telecom Group's 10th Anniversary |
| May | CTI International awarded the Satellite-based Fixed Carrier license |
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2000
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| Mar | KDDI Corporation (formerly KDD Corporation) ("KDDI") subscribed 15% stake of HKBN, forming strategic partnership with City Telecom |
| Mar | Launch of Broadband Internet services by HKBN |
| Feb | Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited ("HKBN"), a subsidiary of City Telecom obtained the local wireless FTNS license |
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1999
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| Nov | ADR listing on the Nasdaq National Market of USA |
| Aug | Launch of iChannel, a multi-media channel on the internet |
| Jul | Launch of "Lifetime free" dial-up Internet-service plan |
| Jan | Launch of IDD 1666 Direct Calling Service |
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1998
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| Nov | The first company to receive the licenses of ISR voice service in Hong Kong |
| Jun | Launch of CTInets Internet Access Service |
| May | City Telecom (Japan) obtained Special Type II license from MPT to provide ISR service in Japan |
| Mar | Launch of CTIm@il Web Mail Service |
| Feb | Launch of International Simple Resale (ISR) Fax Service |
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1997
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| Aug | City Telecom was listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited |
| Mar | Set up INC (the Specialized IDD Network for Corporations) for serving of corporate sector |
| Feb | City Telecom (Japan) Co. Ltd. was set up with General Type II license authorized by Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPT) in Tokyo, Japan |
| Jan | Launch of IDD300 Calling Service |
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1994
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| Sep | Launch of GlobaLink International Calling Card Service |
| Jan | Launch of 003 International Guarantee Fax Service |
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1993
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| Jun | Switching center was established in Buffalo, New York, USA |
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1992
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| Sep | 888 International Calling Card Service was introduced |
| May | City Telecom (H.K.) LTD. was incorporated in Hong Kong |
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