HKBN attained SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) validation
China Telecom Global Ltd - Excellent Cooperation Partners Award
2024
September
Sangfor 2023 APAC EPIC Global Awards - Best Cybersecurity Use Case Award
June
HKBN Collaborates with Nokia to Launch Hong Kong’s first 25Gbps Enterprise and Residential Broadband Service
March
01 Gold Medal Awards 2023 - Outstanding Integrated Communications Services Provider
February
Cyber Security Professional Awards (CSPA) 2023 - Cyber Security Premium Partner Award
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December
HKBN unveils N mobile, a brand new travel & lifestyle mobile brand
2023 CAHK STAR Award – Best Fixed Network Operator (Silver Award)
November
Cisco Partner Summit 2023 – Greater China Partner of the Year
September
Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong – Privacy-Friendly Awards 2023 – Gold Award
July
The inaugural GBA Excellent ESG Awards
• The Most Popular ESG Enterprise in GBA Award
• Talent Management Innovation Enterprise Award
April
FY24 VMware Partner Kick-Off – Technical and Service Excellence Award FY23
Cisco Greater China Partner Conference 2023 – Greater China Managed Services Partner of the Year
Huawei Hong Kong and Macau Partner Summit 2023 – 2022 Excellent Partner Award (HK & Macau)
March
Hong Kong Service Awards 2023 – Internet Services by East Week
HK01 – 01 Gold Medal Awards 2022 – Outstanding Integrated Communications and Diverse Value-Added Services Provider
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
Aruba
• FY22 Top Country Reseller Award (Enterprise) (Hong Kong)
• FY22 SaaS – Central Reseller Award (South East Asia Taiwan and Hong Kong / Macau (SEATH))
Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong – Gold Pilot Award 2022 – 卓越企業大獎
Fortinet Partner Kick Off 2023 – Strategic Project 2022 Award
February
H3C – 2022 Top Growth Partner Award
January
HP® Hong Kong – FY23 Gold Partner Award
HKBN upgraded to MSCI ESG highest AAA rating
2022
December
HP® Hong Kong – FY22 Best Performing Reseller – Supplies & Print Service Award
F5 - FY22 High Growth Partner Award
Juniper Networks - Juniper Top Partner Award 2022
2022 CAHK STAR Award
• Best Fixed Network Operator (Silver Award)
• Cybersecurity Excellence Award (Bronze Award)
Poly - 2021-2022 Partner of the Year No.1 Voice Partner of Greater China Award
November
Cisco - FY22 Managed Service Partner of the Year Award
Aruba - FY22 Top Performing Aruba Partner Award
Avaya - FY22 Outstanding Innovation Award
CommScope Ruckus Networks - Elite Solution Provider Award
August
H3C
• 2021 Top Growth Partner Award
• Gold Partner
NetApp – FY2022 Solution Innovation Award
Huawei Hong Kong Partner Summit 2022 – The Excellent Partner 2021 Award
DELL Technologies Partner Program – Dell Technologies FY23 Coverage Award
Microsoft - Top CSP Indirect Reseller Award
APC - 2022 Select Partner Award
Hitachi Vantara - Rising Star Partner of the Year FY21 Award
June
Cisco
• Technology Excellence: Collaboration
• Managed Services Partner of the Year Award
Alibaba Cloud – SI & Telecom Rising Star Award
Jabra – HKTW Top Reseller of the Year 2021 Award
May
PCM Best of I.T. Award 2021-22 – Best of IT Business Broadband Service Provider
Amazon Web Services – AWS Managed Service Provider Partner of the Year
April
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd – Outstanding Performance Partner 2021 – Harmony
2021 FORTINET Award
• Top Performance – Secure Access Solutions
• Star Performer Award – Presales - Security-Driven Networking
Hong Kong Service Awards 2022 – Internet Service by East Week
March
Fortinet Advanced Partner
January
StarHub strengthens regional ICT and enterprise business through acquisition of majority stake in HKBN JOS in Singapore and Malaysia
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2021 CAHK STAR Award – Best Fixed Network Operator (Silver Award)
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
October
HKBN becomes the exclusive broadband service provider for Disney+ in Hong Kong
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
July
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd – Top Performing Business Partner - New Customer Acquisition 2021
June
Huawei – The Excellent Partner 2020
Jabra Awards 2020
• Hong Kong Top Sales Performance
• Hong Kong Top 5 Revenue Generator – IT Partner
May
Sophos – Partner of the Year Greater China, 2021
HKSTP Innovation Movers – Business Transformers
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
Hong Kong Service Awards 2021 – Internet Service by East Week
2020 FORTINET Award
• Mega Project
• Star Performer Award - Retails
• Star Performer Award - Presales - Security - Driven Networking
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
December
EDigest Best SME Award – Best SME Partners
DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards (HKBA) 2020 – Enterprise Award
November
Veeam – Top Performance on Cloud Solutions Delivery at Partner Award
2020 Salesforce Partner Innovation Award for Communications – HKBN JOS with customer HKBN
October
IDC Digital Transformation Awards
2020 DX Leader Award for Hong Kong
July
2020 Microsoft Hong Kong Partner of the Year
April
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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
Asia's Best E-tailing Awards - Best Payment (Merit)
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
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
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
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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
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
Computerworld Hong Kong Awards 2018 – Wireless & Mobile Broadband Infrastructure Solution
Sing Tao Service Awards 2017 – Corporate Telecom Services
January
HKQAA CSR Plus Mark by Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency
Tithe Ethical Consumption Movement 2017 (TECM 2017) SE Supporter Plus Award by Fullness Social Enterprises Society
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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
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
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
Next Top Service Award 2017
Next Top Service Award 2017 – Internet Service Providers
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Best SME Partners 2016 - Telecommunication Service Provider presented by Economic Digest
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
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
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
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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
October
Human Resources Innovation Awards 2015 Hong Kong – nine awards, including the HR Grand Winner 2015 by Human Resources magazine
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
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
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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
October
Best Practice Management magazine
Best Practice Award in Employee Engagement
HKBN surpasses 700,000 residential broadband subscriptions
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
September
Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2014 (Skills Training Category) – Gold Award presented by The Hong Kong Management Association
August
Hong Kong I.T. Brand Awards 2014 – Excellent Brand of Business Broadband presented by The Chamber of H.K. Computer Industry & Metro Info
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
HKBN Enterprise Solutions goes full throttle, announcing collaboration with 8 renowned technology partners to provide world-class cloud services for businesses
Family-Friendly Employers Award presented by Family Council
- Award for Innovation
- Distinguished Family-Friendly Employer
- Family-Friendly Employer
May
The adorable HKBN Family has arrived. Through promotions across different channels, HKBN is engaging the community with fun, heart-warming encounters
Telecom Asia Awards –
Best Broadband Carrier Award
April
Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence – Carbon "Less" 23% Certificate
February
HKBN raises industry standard and consumer rights with its pioneering dual 14-day cooling-off period for enterprise & residential customers
January
Hong Kong Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award – Bronze Award (Enterprise)
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
The Power Smart Energy Saving Contest 2013 – Highest Percentage Saver Award presented by Friends of the Earth (HK)
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December
HKBN Wi-Fi now available at more than 11,000^ strategically located hotspots in Hong Kong
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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
November
Medium Enterprise CIO of the Year, The Hong Kong CIO Awards 2013 presented by Computerworld Hong Kong Connect
IDC Telecom Service Provider Innovation Awards – Best Business Enabler Award presented by International Data Corporation
Recognition Award presented by Asia Pacific Contact Centre Association Leaders
October
2013 HKCCA Awards – Mystery Caller Assessment Gold Award presented by Hong Kong Call Centre Association
2013 HKCCA Awards – Best Contact Centre in Quality Assurance Bronze Award presented by Hong Kong Call Centre Association
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
HKBN partners with Ovolo Hotels to offer free city-wide Wi-Fi service to travelers
July
HKMA Quality Award – Silver Award presented by The Hong Kong Management Association
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
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
March
HKBN fibre optic network coverage expands to over 1,800 commercial buildings across Hong Kong
HKBN pioneers a 14-day cooling-off period for new customers entering into fixed telecommunication network services contracts to protect customer rights
NiQ Lai, Head of Talent Engagement, Chief Financial Officer and Co-Owner, named CFO of the Year (Hong Kong) by The Asset magazine
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
HKBN partners with Microsoft Hong Kong to launch Office 365 cloud service plan
Hong Kong Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award – Bronze Award (Enterprise)
Sing Tao Excellent Services Brand Award 2012 – Best Residential Internet Service Provider
2012
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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
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
September
HKBN rolls out "Access, Communication, and Entertainment" Re-branding Campaign
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.
The 44th Distinguished Salesperson Award presented by Hong Kong Management Association and the Sales and Marketing Executive Club
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
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
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
June
HKBN offers bundled plan with 1000Mbps broadband, home telephony and bbTV services at US$20/month
HKBN offers Home Telephony service Switch-Over for incumbent's customers at US$1.30/month
May
HKBN subscriber number for symmetric 1,000Mbps hits 10,000
ERB Manpower Developer Award Scheme 2011 - 2013 presented by Employees Retraining Board
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
HKBN launches bb GIANT mobile app
Telecom Asia Awards – Best Fixed-Line & Broadband Carrier
February
HKBN launches "Service with Heart" customer engagement program
Top 50 CFOs in the industry to watch – Global Telecom Business Magazine
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
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
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
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
May
HKBN launches new 1,000Mbps TV campaign - "With Speed, Life is Real"
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
February
HKBN tackles climate change with Antarctica expedition
Oxfam Trailwalker 2009 – Information Technology Fundraising Champion
2009
December
HKBN launches online game store with exclusive virtual goodies
HKBN subscription hits one million with strong sustainable growth
November
HKBN launches 100Mbps broadband at HK$99/month - "Awesome Speed For Everyone"
Outstanding Advertiser Award 2009 presented by Yahoo! Search Marketing
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
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
February
HKBN wins Hong Kong International Airport payphone service provision contract
January
HKBN launches IPTV Set-Top-Box at $0
HKBN pioneers free Wi-Fi service at public estates
2007
May
HKBN’s IP-TV service renamed as bbTV
March
HKBN enhances digital TV platform and launches new application bbBOX to strengthen TV contents
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
April
HKBN launches symmetric residential broadband service bb25
March
HKBN launches legal and free download of movies for all Hong Kong Internet users
HKBN joins hands with Sony to launch HDV1080i high definition movie sharing platform
2005
October
HKBN launches second generation broadband phone service 2b
May
HKBN’s IP-TV business renamed "HKBN Digital TV"
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
November
HKBN launches bb100, Hong Kong's first 100Mbps residential broadband service
August
HKBN launches off-net residential broadband phone VOIP service
July
HKBN launches corporate data services
2003
August
HKBN launches pay-TV service
2002
June
HKBN launches IDD0030 service
April
HKBN becomes a wireline-based Fixed Telecommunication Network Services license holder
HKBN launches local telephony service
2000
July
KDDI Corporation adopts a 15% stake in HKBN, forming a strategic partnership with HKTV (formerly City Telecom)
February
HKBN obtains the local wireless Fixed Telecommunication Network Services license
HKBN launches broadband Internet services
1999
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