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Milestones

2023
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December

HKBN unveils N mobile, a brand new travel & lifestyle mobile brand

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2023 CAHK STAR Award – Best Fixed Network Operator (Silver Award)

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November

Cisco Partner Summit 2023  –  Greater China Partner of the Year 

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September

Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong – Privacy-Friendly Awards 2023 – Gold Award

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July

The inaugural GBA Excellent ESG Awards
• The Most Popular ESG Enterprise in GBA Award 
• Talent Management Innovation Enterprise Award

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April

FY24 VMware Partner Kick-Off – Technical and Service Excellence Award FY23

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Cisco Greater China Partner Conference 2023 – Greater China Managed Services Partner of the Year

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Huawei Hong Kong and Macau Partner Summit 2023 – 2022 Excellent Partner Award (HK & Macau)

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March

Hong Kong Service Awards 2023 – Internet Services by East Week

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HK0101 Gold Medal Awards 2022Outstanding Integrated Communications and Diverse Value-Added Services Provider

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Mercury Excellence Awards 2022/2023
• Grand Award – Annual Reports: Online
• Gold – Annual Reports: Online – Interactive
• Silver – Annual Reports: Interior Design – Special Production Techniques
• Silver – Annual Reports: Overall Presentation – Internet Services Provider
• Honors – Annual Reports - Specialized: ESG – Environmental, Social & Governance Report

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Aruba
• FY22 Top Country Reseller Award (Enterprise) (Hong Kong)
• FY22 SaaS – Central Reseller Award (South East Asia Taiwan and Hong Kong / Macau (SEATH))

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Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong – Gold Pilot Award 2022 – 卓越企業大獎

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Fortinet Partner Kick Off 2023 – Strategic Project 2022 Award

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February

H3C – 2022 Top Growth Partner Award

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January

HP® Hong Kong – FY23 Gold Partner Award

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HKBN upgraded to MSCI ESG highest AAA rating

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2022
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December

HP® Hong Kong – FY22 Best Performing Reseller – Supplies & Print Service Award

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F5 - FY22 High Growth Partner Award

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Juniper Networks - Juniper Top Partner Award 2022

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2022 CAHK STAR Award
• Best Fixed Network Operator (Silver Award)
• Cybersecurity Excellence Award (Bronze Award)

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Poly - 2021-2022 Partner of the Year No.1 Voice Partner of Greater China Award

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November

Cisco - FY22 Managed Service Partner of the Year Award

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Aruba - FY22 Top Performing Aruba Partner Award

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China Telecom Global Ltd - Excellent Cooperation Partners Award

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Avaya - FY22 Outstanding Innovation Award

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CommScope Ruckus Networks - Elite Solution Provider Award

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August

H3C
• 2021 Top Growth Partner Award
• Gold Partner

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NetApp – FY2022 Solution Innovation Award

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Huawei Hong Kong Partner Summit 2022 – The Excellent Partner 2021 Award

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DELL Technologies Partner Program – Dell Technologies FY23 Coverage Award

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Microsoft - Top CSP Indirect Reseller Award

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APC - 2022 Select Partner Award

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Hitachi Vantara - Rising Star Partner of the Year FY21 Award

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June

Cisco
• Technology Excellence: Collaboration
• Managed Services Partner of the Year Award

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Alibaba Cloud – SI & Telecom Rising Star Award

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Jabra – HKTW Top Reseller of the Year 2021 Award

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May

PCM Best of I.T. Award 2021-22 – Best of IT Business Broadband Service Provider

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Amazon Web Services – AWS Managed Service Provider Partner of the Year

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April

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd – Outstanding Performance Partner 2021 – Harmony

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2021 FORTINET Award
• Top Performance – Secure Access Solutions
• Star Performer Award – Presales - Security-Driven Networking

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Hong Kong Service Awards 2022 – Internet Service by East Week

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March

Fortinet Advanced Partner

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January

StarHub strengthens regional ICT and enterprise business through acquisition of majority stake in HKBN JOS in Singapore and Malaysia

2021
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December

HKBN receives an MSCI ESG Rating of AA

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2021 CAHK STAR Award – Best Fixed Network Operator (Silver Award)

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November

2021 HKCCA Awards – 5 awards, including Number Porting Hotline - Best In Class, Number Porting Hotline – Gold Award, Residential Service Hotline – Gold Award, Residential VIP Hotline – Gold Award and Residential Online Customer Service – Gold Award presented by Hong Kong Call Centre Association

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October

HKBN becomes the exclusive broadband service provider for Disney+ in Hong Kong

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2021 Galaxy Awards
• Gold – Annual Reports - Print: Network Services
• Silver – Design - Annual Reports: Traditional - Hong Kong

August

2021 Annual Reports Competition (ARC) Awards
• Grand Award – Interior Design
• Gold – Traditional Format: Internet Service Provider
• Gold – Interior Design: Internet Service Provider
• Bronze – Cover Photo/Design: Internet Service Provider
• Honors – Written Text: Internet Service Provider
• Honors – Traditional Format: Telecommunications

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July

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd – Top Performing Business Partner - New Customer Acquisition 2021

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June

Huawei – The Excellent Partner 2020

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Jabra Awards 2020
• Hong Kong Top Sales Performance
• Hong Kong Top 5 Revenue Generator – IT Partner

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May

Sophos – Partner of the Year Greater China, 2021

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HKSTP Innovation Movers – Business Transformers

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April

Cisco Awards 2021
• Partner of the Year – Fast Growing
• Managed Services Partner of the Year (GC)
• Innovation Solution Partner of the Year (HK)

Astrid Awards
• Bronze: Annual Reports - Corporate – Traditional –Hong Kong
• Honors: Annual Reports – Covers – Artistic

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Hong Kong Service Awards 2021 – Internet Service by East Week

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2020 FORTINET Award
• Mega Project
• Star Performer Award - Retails
• Star Performer Award - Presales - Security - Driven Networking

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March

VM Ware Awards
• Technical Excellence Award – Contribution to Partner - led Business FY21
• VCF Partner Technical Recognition FY21

Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Outstanding Business Platinum Partner on Storage FY20

January

Hong Kong Business’ High Flyers Awards 2020 - HKBN Enterprise Solutions Ltd
• Best Network, Broadband, Cloud & ICT Services Provider

HR Magazine Awards 2020
• Best L&D programme: Silver
• Best work-life integration: Silver
• Best COVID-19 HR Initiative: Bronze
• Best recruitment campaign: Bronze

01 Gold Medal Awards – Outstanding Home Broadband Service Award

2020
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December

EDigest Best SME Award – Best SME Partners

DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards (HKBA) 2020 – Enterprise Award

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November

Veeam – Top Performance on Cloud Solutions Delivery at Partner Award

2020 Salesforce Partner Innovation Award for Communications – HKBN JOS with customer HKBN

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October

IDC Digital Transformation Awards
2020 DX Leader Award for Hong Kong

July

2020 Microsoft Hong Kong Partner of the Year

April

《東周刊》「香港服務大獎2020 - 繁榮經濟組別 - 互聯網服務」

March

Co-Ownership Plan III Plus and Beyond-HK pain/GAIN Co-Ownership programme have garnered overwhelming participation from Talents, bolstering the number of HKBN Co-Owners to over 930

2019
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December

HKBN acquires JOS

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Asia's Best E-tailing Awards - Best Payment (Merit)

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November

The Hong Kong Management Association Hong Kong Sustainability Award 2018/2019 in Large-sized Organizations
• Hong Kong Sustainability Award
• Special Recognition for Outstanding Sustainability Initiative: Social Dimension

October

2019 Galaxy Awards
• Gold – Design - Covers: Annual Reports - Special Treatment
• Gold – Annual Reports - Print: Network Services
• Bronze – Copywriting: Annual Reports - Asia/Pacific
• Honors – Annual Reports - Print: Telecommunications

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September

Asia Pacific Award of Excellence in Collaborative Partnership by International Facility Management Association (IFMA)

August

Annual Reports Competition (ARC) Awards 2019
• Silver – Traditional Annual Report: Internet Service Provider 
• Bronze – Traditional Annual Report: Telecommunications
• Bronze – Interior Design: Telecommunications
• Honors – Traditional Annual Report: Operator / Broadband Provider

April

Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence

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HKBN completes merger with WTT

Astrid Awards
• Bronze – Annual Reports – Corporate – Traditional (Hong Kong)

January

Tithe Ethical Consumption Movement 2018 (TECM 2018) SE Supporter Plus Award by Fullness Social Enterprises Society

Best HR Awards – Best Compensations & Benefits Award presented by CTgoodjobs

2018
December

Social Capital Builder (SCB) Logo Awards 2018 by the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund (CIIF) of the Labour and Welfare Bureau (LWB)

Low Carbon Office Operation Programme - Gold label by World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong

CarbonCare Label Level 3 - Achievement by CarbonCare InnoLab

2018 Tsuen Wan & Kwai Tsing District Caring Shop and Company Award Scheme - Caring Shop and Company Award presented by Social Welfare Department - Tsuen Wan / Kwai Tsing District Social Welfare Office

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The 9th Hong Kong Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award – Bronze Award (Enterprise Category) by Hong Kong Productivity Council

Most Innovative Employer Brand – Silver Awards presented by LinkedIn

October

The Best SME Partners 2018 –  Corporate Telecommunications Service Provider presented by Economic Digest

September

Constituent Member of Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index by Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited

June

Telecom Asia Awards – Best Broadband Carrier and Best Mobile Virtual Network Operator

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Computerworld Hong Kong Awards 2018 – Wireless & Mobile Broadband Infrastructure Solution

Sing Tao Service Awards 2017 – Corporate Telecom Services

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May

HKBN acquires ICG

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January

HKQAA CSR Plus Mark by Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency

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Tithe Ethical Consumption Movement 2017 (TECM 2017) SE Supporter Plus Award by Fullness Social Enterprises Society

2017
December

2017 Tsuen Wan & Kwai Tsing District Caring Shop and Company Award Scheme - Outstanding Caring Shop and Company presented by Social Welfare Department - Tsuen Wan / Kwai Tsing District Social Welfare Office

November

GREENPLUS Award 2017 - Retail & Service – Chain Store Category - Bronze Award by CLP Power Hong Kong Limited

Low Carbon Office Operation Programme - Gold label by World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong

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Certificate of Excellence in Large Organization Category - Hong Kong Sustainability Award 2016/17 by The Hong Kong Management Association

Most Innovative Employer Brand – Bronze Award presented by LinkedIn

October

Best HR Award 2017 - Best Flexible Working Award presented by CTgoodjobs

September

Constituent Member of Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index by Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited

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Special Commendation Prize of Asian Human Capital Award 2017 conferred by the Singapore Ministry of Manpower and the Human Capital Leadership Institute

Ocean Park Hong Kong App (co-developed by Ocean Park, HKBN and Four Directions) won Gold Award in Best Retail Innovation (Application) from the Hong Kong Retail Innovation Award 2017 presented by the Hong Kong Retail Technology Industry Association

The Best SME Partners 2017 – Telecommunication Service Provider presented by Economic Digest

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July

HKBN Mobile Services registered subscriptions surpass 200,000

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June

Speedtest by Ookla
The fastest broadband provider in Hong Kong

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Next Top Service Award 2017
Next Top Service Award 2017 – Internet Service Providers

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May

HR Asia Best Companies To Work For In Asia 2017 presented by HR Asia

March

Ocean Park Hong Kong App, co-developed by Ocean Park and HKBN, won 4 awards from
Mob-Ex Awards 2017 presented by Marketing Magazine –
• Gold Award – Best App of Hospitality and Travel
• Silver Award – Best App of Branded Content
• Silver Award – Best Reform of App
• Bronze Award – Best User Experience

February

HKBN bolsters the strategic partnership with CMHK by launching market changing 4G Plans

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January

2016 Tsuen Wan & Kwai Tsing District Caring Shop and Company Award Scheme - Outstanding Caring Shop and Company presented by Social Welfare Department - Tsuen Wan / Kwai Tsing District Social Welfare Office

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SE Supporter + Award by the Fullness Social Enterprises Society

HKBN Mobile Services subscriptions surpass 70,000

2016 Polycom Awards - The Best Partner presented by Polycom

2016
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November

Management Development Credit Unit Award - Largest Sponsor of Training Hours Award presented by The Hong Kong Management Association

14 awards from 2016 HKCCA Awards by Hong Kong Call Centre Association

October

Next Digital Creative Awards 2016 – The Best Copy Ad Award by Next Digital

Metro Creative Awards 2016 – The Best Creative Ad Award by Metro Daily

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Family-Friendly Employers Award 2015 - 2016 presented by Family Council
• Award for Innovation
• Distinguished Family-Friendly Employer
• Special Mention (Gold)
• Award for Breastfeeding Support

Electronic Industries Award (EIA) 2016 - Gold Award in the category of telecommunications products

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2014-16 Best Corporate Volunteer Service Project Competition - General Corporate Group Champion presented by Steering Committee on Promotion of Volunteer Service of Social Welfare Department

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The Best SME Partners 2016 - Telecommunication Service Provider presented by Economic Digest

September

HKBN launches all-new mobile services

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HKBN becomes a constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index

HKIHRM HR Excellence Awards 2015/16 - Elite Employee Wellness Award presented by Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management

August

HKBN’s fibre optic backbone network covered 2.2 million homes passed (covering about 81% of Hong Kong’s total residential units)

Annual Reports Competition (ARC) Awards 2016
• Grand Award - Hong Kong / China Traditional Annual Reports - standard treatment
• Gold - Interior Design: Internet Service Provider
• Gold - Traditional Annual Report: Internet Service Provider
• Silver - Photography: Internet Service Provider
• Bronze - Cover Photo / Design: Internet Service Provider
• Honors - Chairman’s / President’s Letter: Internet Service Provider

HKBN fibre optic backbone network coverage expands to 2,300 commercial buildings across Hong Kong

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Hong Kong Golden IT Awards 2016 - Best Residential Broadband Service Provider by HKGolden

July

HKBN is licensed to offer mobile virtual network operator services

June

Esri
Special Achievements in GIS (SAG) Award 2016

Next Top Service Award 2016
Next Top Service Award 2016 –
Internet Service Providers and
Best Staff Award – 1st Runner-up
by Next Magazine

Best SME’s Partner Award
presented by Hong Kong
General Chamber of Small and
Medium Business

8 HKBN Talents won The 48th Distinguished Salesperson Award – Distinguished Salesperson Award presented by Hong Kong Management Association and the Sales and Marketing Executive Club

HKBN extends Co-Ownership II Plan to new joiners and ex-New World Telecom Talents, bolstering the number of HKBN Co-Owners to over 340

TVB Most Popular TV Commercial Awards 2016 – Citation for Excellence by TVB

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April

HKBN surpasses 800,000 residential broadband subscriptions

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March

HKBN acquires New World Telecom and NW iMedia

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FinanceAsia Survey of Asia’s Best Companies 2016 (Hong Kong):
• 3rd for Best Managed Company
• 2nd for Most Committed to Corporate Governance
• 2nd for Best Investor Relations
• 2nd for Best Corporate Social Responsibility
• 1st for Best CFO

January

SE Supporter + Award by the Fullness Social Enterprises Society

Hong Kong Green Organisation Certificate by Environmental Campaign Committee

2015
December

Platinum Label in Low-carbon Office Operation Programme (LOOP) by WWF Hong Kong

The 6th Hong Kong Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award – Merit Award in the Enterprise Category and Corporate Citizenship Logo in the Volunteer Category by Hong Kong Productivity Council

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October

Human Resources Innovation Awards 2015 Hong Kong – nine awards, including the HR Grand Winner 2015 by Human Resources magazine

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17 awards from 2015 HKCCA Awards by Hong Kong Call Centre Association

Apple Daily Creative Awards 2015 – Best Art Direction Ad by Apple Daily

August

Co-Ownership Plan II cumulatively attracts over 270 supervisors and above level Talents to become Co-Owners of HKBN

HKBN fibre optic backbone network coverage expands to over 2,000 commercial buildings across Hong Kong

Hong Kong I.T. Brand Awards 2015 – Excellent Brand of Business Broadband presented by The Chamber of H.K. Computer Industry & Metro Info

June

Best SME’s Partner Award presented by Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business

Metro Creative Awards – The Best Creative Ad Award by Metro Daily

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HKBN launches Roaming Data SIM Card offering one-card data access to 43 destinations worldwide

Carbon Reduction Certificate presented by Environmental Campaign Committee (reduced the highest percentage of carbon footprint among Type II organisations)

April

2014 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence – Certificate of Merit – Media and Communication Section by Environmental Campaign Committee

March

MTR Advertising The Best of the Best Awards 2014 – Best Poster Campaign Silver Award

Caring Company Scheme – 10 Years Plus Caring Company certification by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service

HKBN Ltd. debuts on the main board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong with its listing on 12 March

Sing Tao Service Awards 2014 – Broadband Network Provider

January

Selina Chong, Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Owner, named one of 50 CMOs to Watch by Global Telecoms Business magazine

2014
December

LinkedIn Evolving Employer Award 2014 – Bronze Award

The 5th Hong Kong Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award – Bronze Award in the Volunteer Category by Hong Kong Productivity Council

Gold Label in Low-carbon Office Operation Programme (LOOP) by WWF Hong Kong

Wastewi$e Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence – Class of Good Wastewi$e Label by Environmental Campaign Committee

November

Prestigious Corporate Brand Awards 2014 - Top Favorite Internet Service Brand Voted By Hong Kong Consumers presented by Ming Pao and The Chinese University of Hong Kong

HKBN’s fibre optic backbone network covered 2.1 million homes passed (covering about 79% of Hong Kong’s total residential units)

Marketing Excellence Awards 2014 - Gold Award for Excellence in Location-Based Marketing presented by Marketing Magazine

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October

Best Practice Management magazine
Best Practice Award in Employee Engagement

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HKBN surpasses 700,000 residential broadband subscriptions

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2014 HKCCA Awards – 13 awards, including Mystery Caller Assessment Gold Award and Best Contact Centre in Corporate Social Responsibility Gold Award presented by Hong Kong Call Centre Association

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September

Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2014 (Skills Training Category) – Gold Award presented by The Hong Kong Management Association

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August

Hong Kong I.T. Brand Awards 2014 – Excellent Brand of Business Broadband presented by The Chamber of H.K. Computer Industry & Metro Info

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July

HKBN fibre optic backbone network coverage expands to over 1,900 commercial buildings across Hong Kong

Yahoo Emotive Brand Awards 2013-2014 – Telecommunications

June

Best SME’s Partner Award presented by Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business

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HKBN Enterprise Solutions goes full throttle, announcing collaboration with 8 renowned technology partners to provide world-class cloud services for businesses

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Family-Friendly Employers Award presented by Family Council

  • Award for Innovation
  • Distinguished Family-Friendly Employer
  • Family-Friendly Employer
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May

The adorable HKBN Family has arrived. Through promotions across different channels, HKBN is engaging the community with fun, heart-warming encounters

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Telecom Asia Awards –
Best Broadband Carrier Award

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April

Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence – Carbon "Less" 23% Certificate

March

Sing Tao Service Awards 2013 – Broadband Network Provider

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February

HKBN raises industry standard and consumer rights with its pioneering dual 14-day cooling-off period for enterprise & residential customers

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January

Hong Kong Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award – Bronze Award (Enterprise)

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HKBN launches first-in-market 4-device unlimited Wi-Fi monthly plan at HK$28 and unlimited Wi-Fi access for 1 mobile device at only HK$18

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The Power Smart Energy Saving Contest 2013 – Highest Percentage Saver Award presented by Friends of the Earth (HK)

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2013
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December

HKBN Wi-Fi now available at more than 11,000^ strategically located hotspots in Hong Kong

 

^ HKBN Wi-Fi Service is provided by HKBN Group Limited. Each Wi-Fi service location may include different numbers of hotspots.

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HKBN continues to revolutionize the industry by launching Free-to-Go broadband & Wi-Fi plans starting from HK$188 per month

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November

Medium Enterprise CIO of the Year, The Hong Kong CIO Awards 2013 presented by Computerworld Hong Kong Connect


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IDC Telecom Service Provider Innovation Awards – Best Business Enabler Award presented by International Data Corporation

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Recognition Award presented by Asia Pacific Contact Centre Association Leaders

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October

2013 HKCCA Awards – Mystery Caller Assessment Gold Award presented by Hong Kong Call Centre Association

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2013 HKCCA Awards – Best Contact Centre in Quality Assurance Bronze Award presented by Hong Kong Call Centre Association

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September

The Hong Kong I.T. Brand Awards 2013 – Excellent Brand of Business Broadband (Telecommunications Category)

August

HKBN partners with First Ferry and Vitasoy to offer 30-minute free Wi-Fi service for ferry passengers

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HKBN partners with Ovolo Hotels to offer free city-wide Wi-Fi service to travelers

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July

HKMA Quality Award – Silver Award presented by The Hong Kong Management Association

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HKBN forms Knowledge Volunteers for the Community to help the sustainability of six social enterprise projects by sharing operational and marketing knowledge

The 45th Distinguished Salesperson Award – Champion of the Outstanding Young Salesperson Award presented by Hong Kong Management Association and the Sales and Marketing Executive Club

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June

SME Best Partner Award presented by The Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business

May

The total number of HKBN Co-Owners increased to 79 as more managers invested amounts that are approximately two times their total annual compensation. This is a strong vote of confidence and a driving force for HKBN’s continuous success

April

Manpower Developer Award Scheme – Accredited as Manpower Developer (2011-2015) presented by Employees Retraining Board

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March

HKBN fibre optic network coverage expands to over 1,800 commercial buildings across Hong Kong

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HKBN pioneers a 14-day cooling-off period for new customers entering into fixed telecommunication network services contracts to protect customer rights

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NiQ Lai, Head of Talent Engagement, Chief Financial Officer and Co-Owner, named CFO of the Year (Hong Kong) by The Asset magazine

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February

NiQ Lai, Head of Talent Engagement and Chief Financial Officer, is recognized as Top 50 CFOs in the industry to watch presented by Global Telecoms Business Magazine

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HKBN partners with Microsoft Hong Kong to launch Office 365 cloud service plan

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Hong Kong Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award – Bronze Award (Enterprise)

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January

HKBN acquires the largest local Wi-Fi service wholesaler Y5ZONE

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Sing Tao Excellent Services Brand Award 2012 – Best Residential Internet Service Provider

2012
December

Authorized Employer presented by Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Delivering an average peak connection speed (APCS) of 57.5Mbps, Hong Kong was ranked number 1 globally in the 4th quarter, 2012. HKBN recorded an even higher APCS at 78.3Mbps (Source: Akamai Technologies)

MOB-EX Awards 2012 – Best CRM & Loyalty Programme (Bronze) presented by Marketing Magazine

November

The Management Development Credit Unit presented by Hong Kong Management Association

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Octopus Partner Awards 2012 – Usage Award For New Retail Merchants presented by Octopus Rewards Limited

Best Presentation Award 2012 presented by Hong Kong Management Association

Award for Excellence in Training & Development 2012 presented by Hong Kong Management Association

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September

HKBN rolls out "Access, Communication, and Entertainment" Re-branding Campaign

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August

HKBN’s fibre optic backbone network surpasses 2 million homes covered

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July

63 HKBN Co-Owners joined the management investment plan by investing an amount equivalent to about two times of their total annual compensation to acquire a stake in HKBN. This is a strong vote of confidence and a commitment or HKBN’s long term success.

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The 44th Distinguished Salesperson Award presented by Hong Kong Management Association and the Sales and Marketing Executive Club

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June

TVB Most Popular TV Commercial Awards 2012 presented by TVB

May

Leading private equity management and investment advisory firm CVC Capital Partners completes acquisition of HKBN

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April

HKBN launches MEGA Theatre-On-Demand

2011
December

Recognised Employer Partner 2011-2014 presented by CPA Australia

ACCA Approved Employer (trainee development, gold level) presented by The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

November

HKCCA Awards 2011 – Mystery Caller Assessment Silver Award presented by Hong Kong Call Centre Association

Hong Kong Call Centre Association Awards 2011 presented by Hong Kong Call Centre Association

Service and Courtesy Award 2011 – Supervisory Level presented by Hong Kong Retail Management Association

Distinguished Family Friendly Employers presented by Family Council

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September

HKBN launches fibre-optic network in Discovery Bay

HKBN fibre optic network coverage expands to over 1,600 commercial buildings

July

The 43rd Distinguished Salesperson Award presented by Hong Kong Management Association and the Sales and Marketing Executive Club

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June

HKBN offers bundled plan with 1000Mbps broadband, home telephony and bbTV services at US$20/month

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HKBN offers Home Telephony service Switch-Over for incumbent's customers at US$1.30/month

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May

HKBN subscriber number for symmetric 1,000Mbps hits 10,000

ERB Manpower Developer Award Scheme 2011 - 2013 presented by Employees Retraining Board

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April

HKBN introduces DCX Pilot Scheme, empowering digital transmission of movies between Cyberport and major cinema chains through fibre network

New York Times reports HKBN's provision of 1,000Mbps broadband services at mass market price

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HKBN launches bb GIANT mobile app

Telecom Asia Awards – Best Fixed-Line & Broadband Carrier

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February

HKBN launches "Service with Heart" customer engagement program

Top 50 CFOs in the industry to watch – Global Telecom Business Magazine

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January

HKBN spearheads next-generation internet network with Cisco CRS-3 carrier routing system

The Best for Home Award – The Best Telecom Service for Home presented by Hong Kong Economic Times

2010
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December

HKBN launches HD online music portal MusicOne

bbTV's news available on Yahoo! Hong Kong

November

Best Contact Centre in Quality Assurance 2010 – Silver Award presented by Hong Kong Call Centre Association

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HKBN expands corporate fibre network coverage to premier commercial buildings

Hong Kong Corporate Branding Award 2010 (Internet Service) presented by Ming Pao and The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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August

HKBN launches exclusive small-screen release of Hollywood big-screen hits

July

The 42nd Distinguished Salesperson Award presented by Hong Kong Management Association and the Sales and Marketing Executive Club

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May

HKBN launches new 1,000Mbps TV campaign - "With Speed, Life is Real"

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April

HKBN launches 1,000Mbps broadband at US$26/month

Telecom Asia Awards – Best Fixed-Line & Broadband Carrier

March

Best of IT Award – Best of Broadband presented by PC Market

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February

HKBN tackles climate change with Antarctica expedition

Oxfam Trailwalker 2009 – Information Technology Fundraising Champion

2009
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December

HKBN launches online game store with exclusive virtual goodies

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HKBN subscription hits one million with strong sustainable growth

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November

HKBN launches 100Mbps broadband at HK$99/month - "Awesome Speed For Everyone"

Outstanding Advertiser Award 2009 presented by Yahoo! Search Marketing

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August

HKBN opens 13 HKBN shops

HKBN announces partnership with leading massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) developers across the Greater China region

July

HKMA Quality Award 2009 – Bronze Award presented by Hong Kong Management Association

The 41st Distinguished Salesperson Award presented by Hong Kong Management Association and the Sales and Marketing Executive Club

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June

HKBN launches the first online broadband service registration platform in Hong Kong

Metro Creative Awards 2009 – The Best Creative Ad presented by Metro Radio Hong Kong

April

TVB Most Popular TV Commercial Awards 2009 presented by TVB

March

HRM Awards – Champion of Human Resources presented by Human Resources Management magazine

2008
July

The 40th Distinguished Salesperson Award presented by Hong Kong Management Association and the Sales and Marketing Executive Club

TVB Most Popular TV Commercial Awards 2008 presented by TVB

June

EFFIE Award 2008 – Gold Award (Telecommunications) presented by The Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies

April

The 5th SINA Online Ad Awards – 我最喜愛視頻網絡廣告

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February

HKBN wins Hong Kong International Airport payphone service provision contract

January

HKBN launches IPTV Set-Top-Box at $0

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HKBN pioneers free Wi-Fi service at public estates

2007
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May

HKBN’s IP-TV service renamed as bbTV

March

HKBN enhances digital TV platform and launches new application bbBOX to strengthen TV contents

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February

HKBN launches symmetric residential broadband services bb50 & bb 200 supported by personalized customer care services "SDU"

January

HKBN launches bbAid to support emergency broadband needs in Hong Kong

2006
August

HKBN and Hong Kong College of Technology jointly launch a diploma course in Info TV

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April

HKBN launches symmetric residential broadband service bb25

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March

HKBN launches legal and free download of movies for all Hong Kong Internet users

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HKBN joins hands with Sony to launch HDV1080i high definition movie sharing platform

2005
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October

HKBN launches second generation broadband phone service 2b

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May

HKBN’s IP-TV business renamed "HKBN Digital TV"

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April

HKBN launches bb1000 service, making Hong Kong the first in the world where one-third of total households can enjoy Fibre-to-the-Home 1000Mbps residential broadband service

2004
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November

HKBN launches bb100, Hong Kong's first 100Mbps residential broadband service

August

HKBN launches off-net residential broadband phone VOIP service

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July

HKBN launches corporate data services

2003
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August

HKBN launches pay-TV service

2002
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June

HKBN launches IDD0030 service

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April

HKBN becomes a wireline-based Fixed Telecommunication Network Services license holder

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HKBN launches local telephony service

2000
milestone
July

KDDI Corporation adopts a 15% stake in HKBN, forming a strategic partnership with HKTV (formerly City Telecom)

milestone
February

HKBN obtains the local wireless Fixed Telecommunication Network Services license

milestone

HKBN launches broadband Internet services

1999
milestone
August

Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited is established by Hong Kong Television Network Limited (formerly City Telecom (H.K) Limited)

1992
January

International calling service commences in 1992