SINGAPORE, July 8 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Asia's largest telco-
independent Internet Communications Service Provider by geographic reach,
Pacific Internet or PacNet (Nasdaq: PCNTF) said that its wholly-owned Hong
Kong subsidiary Pacific Supernet has successfully deployed broadband service
for Systech Telecom (Systech), a leading Hong Kong-based public wireless
broadband operator, in support of its growing Asian business operations.
    Systech is one of Hong Kong's top public wireless broadband operators with
an estimated 70 to 80 per cent market share in the territory's hotel segment
(source: Systech Telecom). It provides wireless broadband service to hotels,
shopping malls and other public locations to create wireless "hotspots" for
mobile Internet users. The company also provides wireless broadband service to
over 50 hotels across Asia.
    PacNet has been a strategic partner to Systech in Hong Kong since the
debut of the latter's hotel hotspot service in 2002. This partnership is
instrumental in ensuring that Systech maintains a consistently high standard
of service, with minimal disruption, for its hotel clientele across the Asia
Pacific region.
    PacNet is Systech's preferred Internet service provider because of two key
factors: PacNet's understanding of Systech's customers' business; and its
unique one-stop-shop convenience for multiple-market billing arrangements.

    PacNet Understands Requirements of Systech's Customers
    Said Eddy Kuk, Managing Director, Pacific Supernet, "We understand
Systech's requirements for its hotel clientele. Quick response time and
flexibility are critical success factors. For example, we are there for
Systech's broadband installation requests 24 by 7, even in the early morning
hours."
    Kuk added, "Hotel broadband services must be guaranteed operational once
installation is completed. We have been able to help Systech maintain the
integrity of its wireless broadband infrastructure through pre-installation
trials and swift upgrading of bandwidth when required."
    With PacNet, Systech has been able to clear all its overseas service
charges at its Hong Kong headquarters, reducing complex operational billing
issues for services provided in multiple Asian markets. This greatly reduces
operational burdens as Systech continues to extend its regional presence.
    "Pacific Supernet is the preferred broadband service supplier of my
company and even my home, and I am always glad to recommend Pacific Supernet
to friends and clients who is looking for the right service provider." said Dr.
James Lee, Chairman, Systech Telecom.
    Systech is also using PacNet's broadband service to provide free wireless
broadband access for over 200 public hotspots in seven Hong Kong shopping
centers.
    Said Kuk, "We are honored to have the full trust from Systech Telecom to
be their partner in providing international connections for their local and
overseas operations. This cooperation reflects the high quality, flexibility
and service standard of PacNet as Asia's top regional Internet communications
service provider.''

    Editors' Notes
    About Pacific Internet Limited
    PacNet (Nasdaq: PCNTF) is Asia's largest telco-independent Internet
Communications Service Provider by geographic reach with operations in
Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Australia, India, Thailand and Malaysia.
In 1999, the Group became the first Asian Internet company to successfully
list on the NASDAQ stock exchange.  Pacific Internet delivers a range of end-
to-end Internet access and value added services that enhance the lifestyles
and work styles of its corporate and consumer customers.  More information can
be found at http://www.pacnet.com.

    Cautionary Statement
    Statements made in this press release with respect to Pacific Internet's
current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs and other statements that are
not historical facts are forward-looking statements about the future
performance of Pacific Internet. Forward-looking statements include but are
not limited to those using words such as "may", "might", "seeks", "expects",
"anticipates", "estimates", "believes", "projects", "plans", ''strategy",
"forecast" and similar expressions. These statements reflect management's
expectations and assumptions in light of currently available information. They
are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited
to (i) changes in the economic, regulatory and political environments in the
countries where Pacific Internet operates; (ii) changes and developments in
technology and the Internet marketplace; (iii) Pacific Internet's continued
ability to develop and win acceptance of its products and services, which are
offered in highly competitive markets; (iv) the success of its joint ventures
and alliances; (v) exchange rates, particularly between the Singapore dollar
and the U.S. dollar and other currencies in which Pacific Internet makes
significant sales or in which its assets and liabilities are denominated; and
(vi) the outcome of contingencies. In light of the many risks and
uncertainties surrounding the Internet marketplace, the actual results could
differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.
Pacific Internet assumes no obligation to update any such statements.

    For further information:
    Investor & Asian Media Contact:
    Mervin Wang
    +65 9798 6077
    investor@pacific.net.sg

    US Media Contacts:
    Mark Kollar / Alan Katz
    +1 (212) 896-1201 / +1 (212) 896-1262
    mark@cjpcom.com / alan@cjpcom.com

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