1O1O Brings the First 4G Smartphone to Hong Kong. On the only 4G LTE network in Hong Kong

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1 Immediate Release 1O1O Brings the First 4G Smartphone to Hong Kong On the only 4G LTE network in Hong Kong 1 February, 2012, Hong Kong - 1O1O is joining forces with HTC, to announce the launch of the first 4G LTE smartphone in Hong Kong, the HTC Velocity 4G, on the only 4G LTE D-C* network in Hong Kong. Only 1O1O customers have the privilege of being able to pre-order this revolutionary phone, starting from 1 February O1O customers can now gain access to the powerful, next generation 4G LTE D-C* network experience on the most powerful Android device yet, the only 4G-enabled phone on the market in Hong Kong. The 4G LTE D-C* experience delivers a seamless transmission of high definition content including video streaming and live entertainment, concurrent high-speed downloads and efficient multitasking. The HTC Velocity 4G on the only 4G network brings the 4G era fully to life in Hong Kong, packed with a hyper-efficient 1.5GHz dual-core processor, a powerful wide-angle camera with instant capture functionality, and a stunning 4.5 qhd IPS display, perfect for finding, capturing and playing back vivid, high-definition images and video, streaming live or from the device s memory. Operating on the first and only 4G LTE D-C* network in Hong Kong, the HTC Velocity 4G extends 1O1O s current portfolio of 4G products, including the new 4G Pocket Wi-Fi, also on sale from today. Today, 1O1O delivers another first to its members by giving them first access to the first 4G smartphone in Hong Kong. This revolutionary smartphone fully capitalizes on our world first 4G LTE D-C* network, giving customers the ultimate mobile lifestyle experience, said Mark Liversidge, Chief Marketing Officer of CSL Limited. 1O1O is the first operator in Hong Kong to offer the well-developed 4G LTE D-C* network, and we are extremely proud to launch the HTC Velocity 4G as the first ever 4G smartphone in HK with 1O1O. HTC and 1O1O will make 4G mobility a reality, starting with the launch of HTC Velocity 4G, said Tony Li, VP of North Asia Marketing for HTC. The HTC Velocity 4G will truly reach its full potential when used by 1O1O customers on its extraordinarily fast 4G LTE D-C* network in Hong Kong. 1O1O is committed to bringing world-first and exclusive capabilities to customers by offering the world s first LTE D-C* network, and an unsurpassed number of international roaming partners. Members can also exclusively enjoy global luxury lifestyle experiences including access to a unique personal concierge service, rewards programme, and exclusive Asia Miles earning capacity, in addition to premium lifestyle events such as the 1O1O Million Challenge and Golf Challenge. 1O1O customers are the first in Hong Kong to be able to pre-order HTC Velocity 4G smartphones, starting from 1 February To pre-order, simply visit a 1O1O Centre near you, call the 24 hour sales hotline on , or go to

2 Event Photos: Mr. Mark Liversidge, Chief Marketing Officer of CSL introduces the 1O1O 4G LTE-D-C* mobile broadband network and announces the partnership with HTC in launching the first 4G LTE smartphone, HTC Velocity 4G with 1O1O.

3 Mr. Tony Li, VP of North Asia Marketing for HTC delivers the welcoming speech and announces the launch of the first 4G LTE smartphone in Hong Kong, the HTC Velocity 4G. From left to right: Mr. Mark Liversidge, Chief Marketing Officer of CSL, and Mr. Tony Li, VP of North Asia Marketing for HTC announced the launch of the first 4G LTE smartphone in Hong Kong, the HTC Velocity 4G, on the only 4G LTE D-C* network in Hong Kong.

4 1O1O model posing with the much-anticipated 4G smartphone HTC Velocity 4G. -end-

5 About 1O1O Launched in 1993, 1O1O is the highly regarded premium brand of CSL Limited, the leading mobile operator in Hong Kong. Known for its award-winning customer services, 1O1O also draws on CSL s network superiority to provide Hong Kong s professionals and discerning customers with a premium mobile lifestyle service. In 2010, CSL became the first operator in the world to launch a 4G LTE D-C* mobile broadband network, and now exclusively offers world-class capacity and speed to 1O1O customers, complementing the premium value-added services that set the brand apart. For more information, please call 1O1O at * 4G LTE D-C refers to LTE/DC-HSPA+, it meets the standards of LTE laid down in 3GPP Release 8. For media enquiry, please contact: CSL Limited Erin Godfrey Tel: erin.godfrey@hkcsl.com ***