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3 HK announced that it is extending its range of 3G video mobile phones and tariff offering, as well as introducing a host of exciting new content and features.

Speaking at a press conference today, Hutchison Whampoa Limited Group Managing Director and 3 HK Chairman Mr Canning Fok said, "With the support of NEC, 3 is introducing a brand new, super-value handset at HK$998 each. This new video mobile phone supports a host of advanced features such as video calling, MPEG4 video streaming, video messaging, MP3, POP3 & IMAP4 email access, Java application download, supporting up to 128MB memory stick duo, 65K colour screen and built-in 180 rotatable VGA camera. The NEC 313 will target the mass market and help us rapidly build a 3G community in Hong Kong. We are also pleased to launch this model first in our home market before introducing it to the rest of our worldwide markets."

Mr Fok also unveiled the Motorola A925, a powerful video and PDA inclusive handset, which will be rolled out in Hong Kong in two to three weeks' time at $4,580 each.

"The Motorola A925 is a compelling proposition for business consumers and we are pleased to join hands with Motorola in bringing this product to market.

"With the full support of Motorola, we are pleased to announce that customers of the first 1000 handset purchase will enjoy a promotional offer of 50% discount . This powerful dual mode (3G/2.5G) device contains numerous industry-leading features, including video calling, MPEG4 video streaming, video messaging, MP3, fully functional PDA, POP3 & IMAP4 email access, supporting up to 256MB memory stick duo, 65K colour touch screen, Symbian Operating System for installing 3rd party software, Java application download, GPRS with transmission speed up to 53.6kbps, Global Satellite Positioning (AGPS) enabled, bluetooth connectivity, built-in 180 rotatable VGA camera and quad-band UMTS/GSM capability," he said.

Mr Fok also demonstrated several new content and features available to 3 HK. A brand new feature, a "rolling portal" for TodayOn3, will allow customers to easily access content without the need to manually scroll up or down.

The arrival of the new handsets and features is particularly timely in view of a range of new products and contents by 3 HK. 3 customers can very soon enjoy the best-value music package in town with a HK$25 monthly plan for a library of full-version music videos of popular local and international singers, provided by Universal Music Limited. No additional premium content surcharge is required for each streaming.

Mr Fok also demonstrated video highlights from extreme sports events, including skiing, snowboarding, water-skiing, surfing, motocross, skateboarding and many more. The content will be enriched and enhanced on a regular basis to suit local market requirements.