HKNet
Encyclopedia
HKNet is an internet service provider
in Hong Kong
. It is a part of the Nippon Telegraph and Telephone
Group. Previously one of the major players in the broadband market, HKNet began retreating from the consumer market, and in 2005, transferred its residential customers to the larger Netvigator
ISP owned by PCCW
. HKnet still maintains a reputable share in the business market.
HKNet currently has over 150,000 dial-up subscribers, a 15 percent market share, and 4,000 corporate customers in Hong Kong. The company's target for its dial-up subscribers to 240,000 and IDD customers exceeding 200,000, by the end of 2006. However, their runner-up in dial-up market had been taken by City Telecom (Hong Kong)
had increased its share of the Hong Kong dial-up market to 20 percent, according to ACNielsen
survey in 2006.
1996
Internet service provider
An Internet service provider is a company that provides access to the Internet. Access ISPs directly connect customers to the Internet using copper wires, wireless or fiber-optic connections. Hosting ISPs lease server space for smaller businesses and host other people servers...
in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. It is a part of the Nippon Telegraph and Telephone
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone
, commonly known as NTT, is a Japanese telecommunications company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Ranked the 31st in Fortune Global 500, NTT is the largest telecommunications company in Asia, and the second-largest in the world in terms of revenue....
Group. Previously one of the major players in the broadband market, HKNet began retreating from the consumer market, and in 2005, transferred its residential customers to the larger Netvigator
Netvigator
Netvigator is the first and largest residential Internet service provider in Hong Kong, operated as a brand of PCCW. The company did offer iTV, an interactive movie television network that allowed users to watch movies on their TV screen by demand. The service ended in 2002...
ISP owned by PCCW
PCCW
PCCW Limited is the holding company of HKT Group Holdings Limited, Hong Kong's premier telecommunications provider in the Information and Communications Technologies industry. PCCW also holds a majority interest in Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited...
. HKnet still maintains a reputable share in the business market.
HKNet currently has over 150,000 dial-up subscribers, a 15 percent market share, and 4,000 corporate customers in Hong Kong. The company's target for its dial-up subscribers to 240,000 and IDD customers exceeding 200,000, by the end of 2006. However, their runner-up in dial-up market had been taken by City Telecom (Hong Kong)
City Telecom (Hong Kong)
City Telecom Limited was established in 1992. It is a provider of residential and corporate fixed network and international telecommunications services in Hong Kong, currently the second largest provider of broadband internet in the country...
had increased its share of the Hong Kong dial-up market to 20 percent, according to ACNielsen
ACNielsen
ACNielsen is a global marketing research firm, with worldwide headquarters in New York City. Regional headquarters for North America are located in Schaumburg, Illinois. As of May 2010, it is part of The Nielsen Company.-History:...
survey in 2006.
Milestone
1995- Introducing their 56K Dial-up Service
- Launching 1st Chinese online newspaper, Mingpao.com
1996
- Formation first Internet greeting card center, HKNet iCard Centre