Chunghwa Telecom adds 15,000 IPTV subscribers in 3Q 2013

TAIPEI, Taiwan, R.O.C. — Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (TAIEX: 2412, NYSE: CHT) today reported its un-audited operating results for the third quarter of 2013.

Multimedia on Demand Services

Using video streaming technology through a set top box that connects to its FTTx and ADSL data connections, Chunghwa customers can access TV programs, video-on-demand and other services. Chunghwa served approximately 1.225 million customers as of September 30, 2013. In addition, the Company’s video-on-demand service provides movies, dramas, animations, documentaries, e-learning and music programs for home entertainment.

MOD/IPTV subscribers (thousands):

             2Q12   3Q12   4Q12   1Q13   2Q13   3Q13
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Total       1,133  1,172  1,194  1,194  1,210  1,225
  Net adds     42     39     22      0     16     15