HONG KONG, Jan. 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited (SEHK: 2332; NYSE: HTX; "Hutchison Telecom") today announced the launch of HT Mobile, Vietnam's newest nation-wide mobile communications service operator.
HT Mobile operates the leading CDMA2000 1XEV-DO network in Vietnam under the investment licence granted to the co-operation partnership between Hutchison Telecom and Hanoi Telecom Joint Stock Company.
Dennis Lui, chief executive officer of Hutchison Telecom said: "Vietnam is one of the most vibrant and high growth economies in the world. HT Mobile's launch marks a significant step forward towards Hutchison Telecom's vision to achieve growth through investment in high potential markets."
HT Mobile will be providing Vietnamese customers with advanced wireless voice and high-speed multi-media data services, flexible call plans as well as a wide choice of handsets. Today HT Mobile also announced the launch of the first 2.4Mbps wireless data card in Vietnam.
"Vietnam has a young and technology-savvy population. The demand for value-added voice and high-speed multi-media data services is growing exponentially. Leveraging Hutchison Telecom's experience and resources in global procurement, content development as well as technology deployment, HT Mobile is well-positioned to become one of the fastest growing operators in Vietnam," concluded Mr Lui.
About Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited
Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited ('Hutchison Telecom' or 'the Group') is a leading global provider of telecommunication services. The Group currently offers mobile and fixed-line telecommunication services in Hong Kong, and operates or is rolling out mobile telecommunication services in Macau, India, Israel, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Indonesia and Vietnam. It was the first provider of 3G mobile services in Hong Kong and Israel and operates such well-known brands as "Hutch", "3" and "Orange".
Hutchison Telecom is a listed company with American Depositary Shares quoted on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HTX and shares listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong under the stock code 2332. A member of the Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa Group, Hutchison Telecom is dedicated to providing superior telecommunication services in dynamic markets. For more information about Hutchison Telecom, see http://www.htil.com .
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