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CSL First in Hong Kong to Launch Top Indonesian Language Channel 'MNC-the Indonesian channel' in Cooperation with SpeedCast

Thursday, September 17, 2009

CSL, Hong Kong's leading mobile operator, announces the introduction of the top Indonesian language channel "MNC-the Indonesian channel" to pre-paid SIM card users on their mobile phones. Supplied by SpeedCast in mobile format, this live channel provides all kinds of news and entertainment programs, such as Indonesian sitcoms, soap opera/ drama, variety shows, music programs, documentaries, reality shows, and much more, for Indonesian and Malay communities worldwide.

The latest statistics show that Hong Kong's population has hit 7 million with 9.9 million mobile phone subscribers. With around 130,000 Indonesians, Hong Kong represents a huge opportunity for the Indonesian channels, and CSL's Mobile TV platform offers an effective medium to reach that audience.

Aenil Premji, Chief Marketing Officer of CSL Limited, said, "We are committed to utilising the latest mobile technology to enrich our services. Being Hong Kong's first mobile operator to offer the mobile Indonesian channel is another example of our innovation in bringing compelling services to our customers. The launch of Indonesian 3G Mobile TV, in combination with Next GTM, Hong Kong's fastest mobile broadband network, allows our customers to enjoy stable, reliable and high-quality voice and data services whenever they want, and wherever they go. We will continue to enhance our services, enabling our customers to enjoy the highest quality infotainment services."

Pierre-Jean Beylier, Chief Executive Officer of SpeedCast Ltd, added, "The launch of this Indonesian channel expands our cooperation with CSL for their Mobile TV service and leverages our long-term relationship with the MNC Group. It is exciting to see CSL pioneering new Mobile TV services, not only with the high-quality video streaming they are offering, but also with the introduction of new channels that have never been offered in the Hong Kong market and that target niche audiences."

About SpeedCast Ltd
SpeedCast Ltd is a leading satellite telecommunications service provider that offers high-quality managed networks services in over 35 countries in Asia, Middle East and Africa. With 10 international points of presence and 7-teleport-operations, it boasts a unique infrastructure to serve corporate and carriers' requirements. Operating over 15 VSAT platforms SpeedCast has developed a strong operations expertise and an efficient support organization, which are at the root of SpeedCast's success.

Leveraging the latest satellite technologies, SpeedCast has taken leadership positions in Asia in the provision of reliable and efficient network services to key industries like Cellular networks, Maritime, Banking or Oil & Gas.

SpeedCast Ltd is also a pioneer in the delivery of digital media content and turnkey video platforms to Service Providers and Media Broadcasters, including 3G and DVB-H based Mobile TV platforms.

Operating on many different satellites in both C-band and Ku-band, complemented by an extensive fiber network,, SpeedCast Ltd and its 150 partners worldwide provide first-class services and 24/7 technical support.

For more information please visit website www.speedcast.com.

About CSL Limited
CSL is Hong Kong's first and leading mobile network operator. It is also the first mobile company in Hong Kong to employ a distinctive market segmentation strategy and it uses leading-edge technologies to provide customer-focused services through segmented brands: 1O1O, one2free and New World Mobility.

It operates a world-class GSM / WCDMA network through which it offers comprehensive post and pre-paid mobile services to both local and international customers. CSL is also the leading roaming operator in Hong Kong to provide unmatched international multi-media connectivity with over 400 mobile operators around the world. For more information, please visit www.hkcsl.com.

CSL is a subsidiary of Telstra Corporation Limited, Australia's leading telecommunications and information services company (www.telstra.com).