Broadwing Communications and Hutchison Global Communications Launch New Trans-Pacific Inter-Carrier Ethernet Network over VPLS.

HONG KONG & AUSTIN, Texas -- Telecommunications carriers combine strengths to offer simple, flexible and cost-effective international Ethernet service

Broadwing Communications, LLC (Broadwing), a consolidated subsidiary of Broadwing Corporation (NASDAQ: BWNG), and Hutchison Global Communications Limited (HGC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited (SEHK:2332; NYSE:HTX), today announced the joint establishment of a new inter-carrier international Ethernet network.

"Large enterprises around the world continue to expand their reach and require their networks to evolve in concert with them," stated Mike Smith, co-founder and managing director of research with Stratecast Partners, a division of Frost & Sullivan. "The new Broadwing/HGC solution provides a significant and compelling means for enterprises to expand their Ethernet and VPLS (Virtual Private LAN Service) networks, which are already very prevalent in the Pacific Rim, between US and Asia-Pacific locations in a seamless and cost effective manner."

Following the success of its inter-carrier Ethernet expansion in South Korea and Taiwan, HGC has established interconnections with Broadwing to extend the reach of this Pan Asian VPLS network into the United States via Broadwing's new Converged Services Network.

The reciprocal relationship enables international customers to connect multipoint Ethernet services from locations served in Asia by HGC, its Asian partners and others, with multipoint Ethernet circuits in the United States. The network, driven by Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) technology, offers users multipoint international Ethernet services and enables enterprises to create a global Ethernet network in a simple, flexible and cost-effective manner.

Broadwing and HGC have already validated the demand for the new Trans-Pacific Ethernet solution by completing a 6Mbps, Taiwan to California, Ethernet circuit for a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of computer peripherals. Broadwing and HGC installed the end-user connection only days after the primary interconnection was completed and it has operated to the customer's satisfaction ever since.

HGC and their partners have deployed metro Ethernet technology over their state-of-the-art networks within Asia to create a Pan-Asian VPLS network. The addition of Broadwing to the provider mix extends this service into a multi-continental WAN, spanning the Pacific Ocean to provide a compelling option for international business solutions. The service is delivered to user-enterprises as a "plug-and-play" Ethernet interface, meaning no additional investment in hardware equipment is required in Asia or America.

"We are thrilled to be working with HGC to extend the reach of our Converged Services Network into Asia," said Scott Widham, president of sales and marketing for Broadwing. "Broadwing is the only facilities-based, U.S. service provider with the ability to offer Ethernet access to both Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPLS and MPLS VPNs across a common infrastructure, and HGC is a proven leader in deploying Ethernet VPNs in Asia, so it makes a great deal of sense that we would forge this relationship."

"HGC has been a leader in propelling the development of the international VPLS-based Ethernet network solutions in Asia. We are pleased to extend our service reach to the US via a partnership with Broadwing. It further strengthens our position in the global telecommunications arena," said Andrew Kwok, Vice President - International Business of HGC. "We are extremely impressed with Broadwing's flexibility in extending Ethernet in the U.S. Even in locations where Ethernet is not available in the last mile, Broadwing has the capability to interwork services across Frame Relay, ATM, TDM and even DSL to provide ubiquitous network access."

About Broadwing Corporation

Broadwing Corporation (NASDAQ:BWNG), through its consolidated subsidiary Broadwing Communications, LLC (Broadwing) delivers innovative data, voice, and media solutions to enterprises and service providers. Enabled by its one-of-a-kind, all-optical network and award-winning products and services, Broadwing Communications provides communications solutions with unparalleled customer focus and speed. For more information, visit www.broadwing.com.

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About Hutchison Global Communications Limited

Hutchison Global Communications Limited ("HGC") owns the largest fibre-to-the-building telecommunications network in Hong Kong. Since its establishment in 1995, it has been fully committed to building its own network infrastructure. With the scalability of its global bandwidth capacities and direct links to networks in Mainland China, HGC provides instant connectivity around the world, including Asia, North America and Europe.

Riding on HGC's advanced fibre-optic technology, customers enjoy leading-edge services such as Ethernet symmetrical broadband access, corporate data transmission solutions, International Private Leased Circuit services, Internet Protocol Transit services and quality local and overseas call services. Building on its leading presence in Hong Kong, HGC is also establishing a strategic foothold in the global marketplace.

HGC is a subsidiary of Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited ("Hutchison Telecom"). Hutchison Telecom is a leading listed telecommunications operator (SEHK:2332; NYSE:HTX) focusing on dynamic markets. It currently offers mobile and fixed-line telecommunication services in Hong Kong, and operates or is rolling out mobile telecommunication services in India, Israel, Macau, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Indonesia and Vietnam.

For more information about Hutchison Telecom, see www.htil.com.

For more information about HGC, see www.hgc.com.hk.