China Broadband Corp. Enters Into Letter of Intent To Enable Broadband Internet Access In Chongqing, People's Republic of China.Business Editors CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 22, 2001 China Broadband Corp. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on OTC/BB: CBBD CBBD California Beer & Beverage Distributors ) announced today that its operational subsidiary, Big Sky Network Canada Ltd., has entered into a Letter of Intent with the Chongqing Branch of Jitong Network Communication Co. Ltd. ("Jitong"), a large national telecommunication company, to enable broadband Internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a and value-added services over Jitong's existing 1,500 km metropolitan area network in Chongqing. Located in west-central China, Chongqing is the world's largest city, with a population in excess of 30 million. Under this agreement, Jitong will contribute access to its network, while Big Sky, as the Internet technology partner, will contribute capital, management, and technology. Deployment in the city core, to an area with some 160,000 households, is initially envisioned followed by expansion to the remainder of the city. Both parties will endeavor to reach a final contract within the next thirty days. "We are pleased to be working with such a capable partner in this large market," stated Mr. Matthew Heysel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China Broadband. "We plan to deploy service in Chongqing next quarter, once all government approvals have been obtained." About China Broadband China Broadband is a leading broadband Internet See broadband. enabler in China. China Broadband, through its operational subsidiary Big Sky Network Canada Ltd., forms cooperative joint ventures with municipal network providers to enable high-speed, low-cost, reliable Internet access See how to access the Internet. , principally over the existing hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC 1. (networking) HFC - Hybrid Fiber Coax. 2. (hardware) HFC - hydrofluorocarbon. ) cable TV infrastructure. The Company launched its first deployment on June 30, 2000 in Shekou, Shenzhen, and has grown its subscriber base to over 5,000 in the past year. This is the first commercial launch of a two-way cable broadband Internet access in China. The Company has also launched its second deployment in Chengdu, Sichuan, and has signed contracts to enable cable Internet Internet access via the cable companies. There are two kinds of service. One uses a cable modem to connect to a computer, and the other uses an enhanced cable box that provides Internet access directly at the TV. access in Deyang, Sichuan Province, Changsa, Hunan Province, Shanghai, and Beijing. Under these joint ventures, the Chinese partner contributes the exclusive access to the existing network, while the Company contributes the required capital, management, and Internet technology to enable Internet access once all government approvals are received. The Company is currently discussing and negotiating joint ventures with several pre-screened additional cities throughout China. Note: The information contained in this press release contains "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Federal Securities Law. Such statements are based on the current expectations of the management of China Broadband Corp. only, and actual results may differ materially. Factors that may affect such results include, but are not limited to, China Broadband's ability to realize anticipated benefits from the strategy partnership with Nortel Networks (Nortel Networks Limited, Brampton, Ontario, www.nortelnetworks.com) A world leader in telecommunications products, which includes switching, wireless and broadband systems for service providers and carriers, telephones and systems for residential and business users, computer telephony , China Broadband's ability to increase its subscriber bases in Shekou and Chengdu, China Broadband's ability to enter into new joint ventures to expand its presence in China, China Broadband's ability to obtain additional capital to meet its on-going capital requirements Capital requirements Financing required for the operation of a business, composed of long-term and working capital plus fixed assets. and capital for expansion needs, potentially adverse regulatory environment and governmental regulations, technological or competitive developments that may render existing systems obsolete, uncertain demand for China Broadband's services or products, potential inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and services, failure to receive on a timely basis necessary permits or other governmental approvals, and delays in installing equipment or providing services. These factors and many others could cause the actual results or performance to differ materially from management's expectations. For a more detailed discussion of risks and other factors related to China Broadband please refer to its 10-KSB and 10QSB QSB Fading QSB Qualified Small Business (IRS category) QSB Queen Street Backpackers (Auckland, New Zealand) QSB Quality System Basics QSB Qualified Supplemental Benefit QSB Quantum Singleton Bound reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. CHINA BROADBAND CORP. Calgary, Alberta, Canada Beijing, People's Republic People's Republic n. A political organization founded and controlled by a national Communist party. of China www.chinabroadband.com |
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