PCCW launches uHub, a cloud-based multimedia storage service
HONG KONG, August 9, 2011 – PCCW is introducing a cloud-based multimedia storage service, uHub, that will enable consumers to upload and download their beloved music and photos, videos, as well as documents anytime, anywhere for immediate enjoyment or use via a personal computer or a handheld device. With a video transcoding feature, uHub is the first such service introduced by a telecom service provider in Hong Kong.
Powered by PCCW’s advanced fiber infrastructure, uHub provides a secure, convenient and cost-effective way for customers to upload and download different kinds of digital content for easy retrieval for work or leisure, whether they are outdoor or indoor. A customer may have up to 50GB of storage space, which is equivalent to the total volume of thousands of videos or more than 10,000 songs. Access to the uHub service and multimedia files is secure because the database is locally based and there is no need to route the traffic through overseas Internet connections.
With customers’ entertainment needs in mind, uHub’s sophisticated functions include cloud-based video transcoding for video playback – watching videos in formats such as 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MOV, MP4, MPG, MPEG, RM, RV, RMVB, WMV, M2TS, MTS, TS and MKV could not be easier.
Mr. Tom Chan, PCCW’s Managing Director of Consumer Group, said, “More and more residential broadband users also own a smartphone or a tablet. uHub serves the needs of this fast growing segment to upload and download large-sized multimedia files through cloud-based storage either at home or on the road anytime, anywhere. I am confident this service will be widely embraced by consumers.”
uHub is specially designed for smartphones and tablets. PCCW customers on-the-go can enjoy high-speed transmission of their favorite entertainment contents via PCCW mobile’s extensive 42M* Dual Carrier HSPA+ Fiber high-speed network, as well as more than 9,000 PCCW Wi-Fi hotspots in town.
A free uHub App is now available for a wide variety of smartphones and tablets. Once the App has been downloaded, customers may sign up on the uHub website to enjoy the service immediately. Regardless of whether the device is a smartphone or a tablet, a customer may freely access the service and the digital content, which is stored on the cloud-based server instead of the handset. Such operating system independent feature makes uHub particularly attractive to consumers who often upgrade their handsets, which may be of different operating systems.
During the promotional period between now and October 31, 2011, newly registered or upgrading customers who subscribe to NETVIGATOR or PCCW mobile services can enjoy a huge 25GB of free uHub storage. For more details, please call our sales hotline +852 2888 0008 or visit the website www.uhub.com.
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* 42M is a network specification. The network specification will not correspond to the speed experienced by an individual customer as a customer’s speed will be affected by the user’s device, transmission technology, individual network and software used, network configuration and coverage, usage levels and extraneous factors.
About PCCW Limited
PCCW Limited (SEHK:0008) is the holding company of HKT Group Holdings Limited (HKT), Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications provider and a world-class player in Information and Communications Technologies. PCCW also holds a majority interest in Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited, and overseas investments including the wholly-owned UK Broadband LimitedAs the provider of Hong Kong’s first quadruple-play experience, PCCW/HKT offers a range of innovative media content and services across four platforms – fixed-line, broadband Internet access, TV and mobile. In addition, the Group meets the sophisticated needs of the local and international business community, while supporting network operators with cutting-edge technical services and handling large-scale IT outsourcing projects for public and private sector organizations. To learn more about PCCW and HKT, please visit www.pccw.com.
For more information, please contact:
Stella Wong
Group Communications
Tel: +852 2888 8253
Email: stella.wm.wong@pccw.com