Industry Updates

Starting April 13, the public can subscribe to HBO GO, an over-the-top (OTT) service offering unlimited access to a vast library of HBO and CINEMAX Original content. 

HBO GO was first launched in Hong Kong in 2013 for now TV’s HBO subscribers* free of charge. The significance of today’s news is that the online streaming service will be extended to users without them having to commit to a TV package. 

HBO GO offers unlimited access to a vast library of more than 1,000 hours of HBO and CINEMAX Original content. As well as offering original HBO series such as the latest GAME OF THRONES season, HBO GO opens up access to self-produced films, documentaries, entertainment specials, family content and behind-the-scenes exclusives and previews. 

Viewers can use HBO GO to watch award-winning and critically-acclaimed HBO and CINEMAX Original programming that includes mega-hit series such as THE SOPRANOS, BAND OF BROTHERS, ENTOURAGE and SEX AND THE CITY, as well as more recent series typified by SILICON VALLEY, VEEP, GIRLS, THE KNICK, TRUE BLOOD, TRUE DETECTIVE, THE NEWSROOM and more. No HBO GO content will be removed, so viewers can watch their favourite shows whenever and wherever the mood takes them. 

“The standalone OTT HBO GO service in Hong Kong now offers any viewer with an Internet connection access to their favourite HBO and CINEMAX Original content,” said Mr. Jonathan Spink, CEO, HBO Asia. “HBO GO offers subscribers more choice and control over what they want to watch, when they want to watch it, and across multiple devices, whether at home or on the go.” 

Ms Loke Kheng Tham, PCCW’s Executive Vice President of Pay TV, said, “We are excited about extending the collaboration between now TV and HBO, and pleased to provide HBO content beyond the TV space by offering HBO GO subscription on a standalone basis. Viewers simply need to download the HBO GO app and register with now ID to access the HBO and CINEMAX Original library at anytime from anywhere.” 

HBO GO can be downloaded from Apple’s App Store for iOS devices, or from Google Play for Android devices, and the service is available for subscription for an early-bird offer of just HK$43* per month until June 29, and HK$88 per month afterwards.

For more information on HBO GO, please visit http://hbogoasia.com/.

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*Terms and conditions apply (http://store.now.com/hbogo)

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About HBO ASIA

Singapore-based HBO Asia brings the best of Hollywood to Asia first through its exclusive licensing deals with major Hollywood and independent studios including Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, Warner Bros. and Lionsgate. HBO Asia has proprietary and award-winning HBO and HBO Asia Original programmes that are produced exclusively for HBO viewers. Wholly owned by HBO (a Time Warner company), HBO Asia reaches 23 territories across Asia and offers a bouquet of channels and services including 24-hour commercial-free subscription movie channels in standard-definition and high-definition – HBO, HBO SIGNATURE, HBO FAMILY, HBO HITS, CINEMAX and RED – as well as HBO GO and HBO ON DEMAND. HBO Asia is also the exclusive distributor of BabyFirst in Asia. Log on to www.hboasia.com for more information.

GAME OF THRONES, HBO and Home Box Office are service marks of Home Box Office, Inc. Used with permission.

About now TV

now TV is one of the world's largest commercial deployments of IPTV and Hong Kong's largest pay-TV provider. It is delivered by PCCW Media Limited, the multimedia and entertainment subsidiary of PCCW Limited. PCCW also holds interests in telecommunications, IT solutions, property development and investment, and other businesses.

now TV offers the widest range of local and international content on its platform in Hong Kong. Its quality self-produced content includes two news channels and a diverse line up of entertainment and infotainment programmes. This is complemented by leading Asian and international content and brands across news, entertainment, information and sports genres including the exclusive Barclays Premier League.

now TV's premium content can be accessed through linear TV channels, on-demand and via OTT companion apps while on the move. now TV can also be enjoyed on the eye devices provided by HKT, the telecommunications business of PCCW.

To learn more about now TV, please visit http://nowtv.now.com/.

About PCCW Limited

PCCW Limited (SEHK: 0008) is a Hong Kong-based company which holds interests in telecommunications, media, IT solutions, property development and investment, and other businesses.

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The Company holds a majority interest in HKT, Hong Kong's premier telecommunications service provider. HKT meets the needs of the Hong Kong public and local and international businesses with a wide range of services including local telephony, local data and broadband, international telecommunications, mobile, and other telecommunications businesses such as customer premises equipment sale, outsourcing, consulting, and contact centers.

PCCW also owns a fully integrated multimedia and entertainment group in Hong Kong, which includes a highly successful IPTV operation, now TV. As the provider of Hong Kong's first quadruple-play experience, PCCW offers a range of innovative media content and services across four delivery platforms – fixed-line, broadband Internet access, TV and mobile.

Also wholly-owned by the Group, PCCW Solutions is a leading information technology outsourcing and business process outsourcing provider in Hong Kong and mainland China.

In addition, PCCW holds a majority interest in Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited, and overseas investments including the wholly-owned UK Broadband Limited. To learn more about PCCW, please visit www.pccw.com.

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Source: http://www.pccw.com