ASIA : Powered by WiseSpot and RADVISION's first commercial 3G UMTS video conference solution, 3 Hong Kong has launched the world's first 3G user-self-enabled video conference service, which allows up to four 3's customers to participate in a video conference anytime and from different parts of the world.

Inset is Ms. Agnes Nardi, Managing Director of 3 Hong Kong quoted below.

This service adopts RADVISION's SCOPIA(TM) advanced video services platform combined with WiseSpot's WiseVSAA video service application architecture.

WiseSpot, a leading provider of advanced telecommunication value-added solutions in Greater China, and RADVISION, a global provider of multimedia communication and conferencing technologies, have combined their experience and expertise to bring a new dimension to multiparty communication to Hong Kong: that of visual interaction for up to four 3G users at any one session. This easy-to-use video conferencing service is completely self-enabled by the 3G user, thus making pre-booked, operator-assisted service varieties a thing of the past. With this break-through solution, 3 Hong Kong can deliver enhanced video communication experience to their customers.

Ms. Agnes Nardi, Managing Director of 3 Hong Kong and Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited said, "3 Hong Kong has been leading the 3G development in Hong Kong. By partnering with WiseSpot and RADVISION, we are pleased to introduce the world's first 3G user-self-enabled video conference service. This technological breakthrough brings much convenience and flexibility by allowing customers to engage multiple parties in a single video call to have business meetings, as well as get-togethers for family and friends."

Franky Lai, Chairman of WiseSpot (Hong Kong) Ltd., said: "With 3G, communication is no longer confined to voice or static visual elements. WiseSpot is a forerunner in the development of video solutions that translate the latest technology into user-friendly services. This video conferencing application demonstrates how, when combined with professional application development and implementation, the power of RADVISION's cutting-edge communication technology can be unleashed to make people's lives easier and more fulfilling."

"RADVISION is happy that Hutchison chose SCOPIA as the core video services platform upon which they are providing their video conferencing service. RADVISION believes that the future of 3G is in providing innovative and revenue-generating visual services. By teaming with WiseSpot as our local partner, and using RADVISION experience and professional services capabilities, we are confident that additional and exciting applications will be available to 3G users", said Mr. Eitan Livne, General Manager of RADVISION in Asia Pacific.

The RADVISION's SCOPIA advanced services platform supports real time interactive video communications between 3G H.324M enabled mobile phones and multiple IP (SIP and H.323 simultaneously) video conferencing end points using the 3G H.324M standard for real-time multimedia communications over 3G WCDMA networks. The RADVISION platform also supports ISDN based video endpoints and all 3G H.324M mobile endpoints such as 3G enabled laptops, desktops, PDAs and phones.

WiseVSAA is WiseSpot's IP-based, end-to-end solution for video telephony applications. It allows the development of multiple multimedia applications, such as video conferencing, video mail, video portal bureau, video surveillance and video sharing, on one single service application architecture.

About 3 Hong Kong and Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited

Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited ("Hutchison Telecom HK"), a subsidiary of Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited*, is the largest mobile operator in Hong Kong with over 2 million subscribers. It provides 3G and 2G services under the "3" brand.

Hutchison Telecom HK has always been a pioneer in the evolution of mobile development, deploying multiple technologies in Hong Kong since 1985, including 1G analogue (AMPS/TACS), 2G digital (GSM/CDMA), 2.5G high speed data transmission (GPRS/IS95B) and 3G video mobile communication services (WCDMA). It was the first operator in Hong Kong to roll out a world-class 3G service, forming an integral part of Hutchison Whampoa Group's global 3G footprint. With the launch of 3G services in January 2004 under the "3" brand, Hutchison Telecom HK has firmly established its leadership position in the 3G market in Hong Kong, providing a rich portfolio of ground-breaking video mobile communication services, superb network quality and extensive automatic international roaming and data roaming coverage.