| 2005 |
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| Dec |
 |
Oriental Base Holdings Limited (formerly known as Oriental Base Limited) became the controlling shareholder of Group |
|
| 2004 |
|
| Aug |
|
Acquisition of internet protocol based intelligence network mainly comprising softswitch, network transport devices and customer premises equipment for the provision of cross-border multi-media telecommunications services |
|
| Jan |
|
CM Mobile launched the "Dual-Network Mobile Service" in Hong Kong's mobile market |
|
| 2003 |
|
| Jun |
|
Mobile Related Business, CM
Mobile, extended its business coverage to Asian
country, Singapore, by launching the world first
- Tri-SIM mobile service. The service combined
mobile services for China, Hong Kong and
Singapore through the use of just one SIM card
under one service plan. From now on, frequent
travelers to the three regions can enjoy the
convenience and cheaper rates than those
existing auto-roaming rates |
|
| Feb |
|
Launched the first retail fixed
line service "ChinaOne 0050" IDD Service offered
by CM NetCom. The service was targeted at local
SME customers with frequent business contacts
across Hong Kong and the Mainland |
|
| Jan |
|
Awarded a licence to offer
fixed-line services in Hong Kong, becoming the
seventh player in Hong Kong's fixed-line service
sector after its full
liberalisation |
|
| 2002 |
|
| Jul |
|
First MVNO service launched - a
prepaid mobile service with IDD long distance
service in one single phone card - first of its
kind in the telecom market in Hong Kong. The
dual functions prepaid card targeted frequent
travelers between Hong Kong and the
PRC |
|
| Jan |
|
Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) was signed with Ericsson to join forces in
developing the Mobile Virtual Network Operator
(MVNO) business in Hong Kong |
|
| 2001 |
|
| Dec |
|
The Public Non-exclusive
Telecommunications Services (PNETS) Licence
granted by the Office of the Telecommunications
Authority (OFTA) to operate as an MVNO. This
License authorized China Motion to provide
value-added services to mobile users in Hong
Kong |
|
| Nov |
|
The Group's Chairman, Mr Hau
Tung Ying, led a second successful visit to
Guangdong Province with the Internet &
Telecom Association of Hong Kong |
|
| Oct |
|
CM Concept entered into an agreement with
Motorola to become the brand's first authorized
distribution arm in the PRC by which CM Concept
was appointed an agent for selling Motorola's
products and accessories |
|
| Sep |
|
In collaboration with the
Ministry of Information Industry of China, the
Group held a forum called "China Accession into
WTO and Value-added Services in the
Telecommunications Industry" in Beijing. Mr
Zhang Chun-jiang, the Minister, delivered a
speech of importance |
|
| Aug |
|
Launched a brand
management strategic document - "China Motion
Visual Identity System Manual". The Manual was
the supreme basis for the consistent branding
strategy and visual identity guidelines of the
Group. Its implementation had commenced |
|
| Mar |
|
Signed an agreement with MFN/AboveNet who
provided reliable and high-capacity Internet
connectivity to the
Group |
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