|
(Hong Kong, March 30, 2001) PSINet Hong Kong
("PSINet"), a wholly owned subsidiary of PSINet
Inc., the Internet Super Carrier, today announced its
launch of Local Multi-point Distribution Service (LMDS)
upon completion of its first phase constructions. A
certificate of completion has been issued by OFTA to
PSINet, officiating its provision of services.
PSINet was awarded licenses for Local Wireless Fixed
Telecommunications Network Services (FTNS) by the Telecommunications
Authority (TA) in March 2000. To further substantiate
PSINet's strategic direction as an Internet Super Carrier,
PSINet, achieves timely delivery of wireless broadband
services. PSINet announces the launching of LMDS as
fast and reliable broadband services to its corporate
customers, with product description and tariffs submitted
to OFTA.
PSINet has met its commitment to launch its first LMDS
services by 6 Mar. 2001, by establishing 15 hubs serving
at least 30 buildings. "We are on track in rolling
out the committed services by now. We have already exceeded
the commitments to OFTA covering major buildings in
commercial areas. At the same time, we are intensively
expanding the network coverage and services to accomplish
the coming needs of the territory." said William
Kwan, President of PSINet Greater China.
The 15 hub sites covers Central, Sheung Wan, WanChai,
Causeway Bay, North Point, Quarry Bay and Chai Wan on
Hong Kong Island; Tsim Shar Tsui, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei,
Kowloon Bay, San Po Kong, Kwun Tong, Kwai Chung and
Lai Chi Kok on Kowloon peninsular.
"In line with our commitment to deliver the highest
performance Internet services to businesses around the
world, with the LMDS infrastructure, PSINet has more
choices on the last mile circuit connectivity to deliver
its services to the customers. It further enhances PSINet's
control on the cost structure in providing Internet
solutions to the customers," Kwan added.
Leveraging on PSINet's strength in Internet technologies
and global network infrastructure, the adoption of wireless
technologies enables it to bring more competitive-priced
broadband Internet services and greater international
backbone to the marketplace.
Media Contact:
Priscilla Wat
Phone: 852-2170-7536
Email: mediaenquiry@CPCNet.com
- End -
|
News Centre 
