Hong Kong: Motorola and PCCW Launch Mobile TV Technical Trial

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT), a global leader in mobile communications today announced an agreement with PCCW-HKT Telephone Limited, a subsidiary of Hong Kong’s leading telecommunications provider, PCCW Limited (SEHK: 0008, NYSE ADR: PCW), to conduct a six-month technical trial using Motorola’s end-to-end Mobile TV system in Hong Kong.

The trial will run from September 2006 to March 2007 within Hong Kong’s Quarry Bay district and will include Motorola DVB-H enabled mobile devices, network solutions and interactive services platform. During the course of the trial, PCCW will evaluate the technical capabilities and the operational performance of DVB-H in Hong Kong.

“Mobile TV is the next generation of mobile video entertainment experiences and this trial is an important step forward in bringing this experience to consumers,” said Simon Leung, president of Motorola Asia Pacific. “We’re pleased to work together with PCCW to support their efforts and hope to see these services based on our solutions to become commercially available for Hong Kong subscribers soon after the technical trial.”

Hong Kong: MOTOKRZRв„ў Makes Global Debut

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), today announced that its eagerly-awaited handset, the MOTOKRZR, is now available for consumers in Hong Kong. Setting yet another benchmark for mobile design, this new handset will wow consumers with a unique solid glass front, full suite of multimedia services, premium craftsmanship, precision detailing and elegant finishes.

The cutting-edge mobile is also available throughout greater China including Taiwan. In coming weeks, millions of consumers can expect to see announcements from operators and carrier allies around the world announcing the availability of MOTOKRZR.

“MOTOKRZR embodies Motorola’s commitment to originality and innovation. We are excited to be putting a sophisticated mobile with a wide range of premium voice and multimedia features into the hands of consumers around the world,” said Ron Garriques, president, Mobile Devices Business. “The MOTOKRZR is the definitive handset for individuals who have an appreciation for cutting-edge designs and an exciting mobile experience.”

Following the footsteps of the world-renowned MOTORAZR™, MOTOKRZR is made with elegant and robust materials. Showcasing a multi-dimensional, metallic gloss finish for visual depth, the MOTOKRZR radiates a subtle elegance through magnesium, polished chrome and hardened glass. The solid glass on the front – a technological breakthrough and a first for a large-volume handset – results in a high-gloss luster balancing the soft velvet-like finish on the back.

Motorola MOTOKRZR K1 phone

Motorola MOTOKRZR K1 phone

Motorola MOTOKRZR K1 phone

Motorola MOTOKRZR K1 phone

Motorola MOTOKRZR K1M phone

Motorola MOTOKRZR K1M phone

Motorola MOTOKRZR K1M phone

Motorola MOTOKRZR K1M phone

Hong Kong: Nokia delivers 3.6 Mbps HSDPA solution to CSL

The leading mobile operator in Hong Kong, and Nokia, the global leader in mobility, announced today that Nokia has delivered the High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) solution to the operator. Nokia and CSL have successfully completed the first 16QAM call supporting 3.6 Mbps HSDPA in the CSL network. A smooth evolution to 3G networks, the Nokia HSDPA solution will enable CSL to offer its customers high-quality broadband mobile data services and gradually enhance the data rate to 3.6Mbps when supporting devices are available.

“The implementation of the Nokia HSDPA solution puts us in an unrivalled position, as the HSDPA 16QAM technology doubles the current HSDPA rate available in the market, hence giving our consumers an even more exciting mobile broadband experience,” said Adam Wong, Director, Mobile Networks of CSL.

“We are pleased to continue supporting CSL as their network evolves towards HSPA,” says Mike Wang, General Manager, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Networks, Nokia. “The deployment of Nokia HSDPA solution involves only simple software upgrade to current 3G network, giving a cost efficient and effective solution to CSL.”

Nokia and CSL have been working together since 1991, providing GSM, GPRS, EDGE and WCDMA infrastructure for the CSL’s network.

In WCDMA 3G, Nokia has 63 customers to date. Nokia’s high-performing HSPA is a simple software upgrade to Nokia WCDMA networks, thus enabling a fast, cost-effective rollout. Nokia HSPA is made up of two key technologies, HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access), offering breakthrough data speeds theoretically up to 14.4 Mbps in the downlink and up to 5.8 Mbps in the uplink.

Nokia HSDPA offers almost 10-times faster data services than current 3G networks, meaning an enhanced service experience. Nokia is a leader in the HSDPA market, with a large number of HSDPA contracts. Many network operators have already opened their HSDPA networks with the Nokia solution.