3 Hong Kong launches its 5G service targeting both individual and enterprise customers
3 Hong Kong’s 5G base stations are served by a 10Gbps optical-fiber backhaul network, and 5G service is expected to cover the entire territory within the year. 3 Hong Kong’s 5G network will ensure outdoor coverage in Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mongkok, Sham Shui Po, Shatin, and Tai Po in phase one.3 hongkong 5g
In addition, 3 Hong Kong’s 5G network will ensure indoor coverage in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, as well as Hongkong Land’s Grade-A shopping malls such as the Landmark Atrium, One and Two Exchange Square, Chater House, Alexandra House, and Prince’s Building.
Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings CEO Kenny Koo said: “We unveiled a supreme 5G network, complete with ultra-fast speed and super-low latency.”
3 Hong Kong has offered a promotional plan to add customers to its 5G service. 5G customers can subscribe to a plan – including the Samsung Galaxy S20 series smartphone for $01 – for HK$638 and get 100GB of local data, free use of 4.5G thereafter data, and a free subscription to the World of V entertainment pack (normally HK$59 a month).
5G network experience may be affected due to various factors, including but not limited to network setting/specification or coverage, the features or functionality of the individual mobile device, transmission technology, network traffic and usage, speed of website servers, service stability of other content providers, weather and other circumstantial factors (e.g. blockades such as buildings, mountains, tunnels) which may lead to radio interference. Subject to 5G Service Terms and Conditions of 3HK.
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5G services were commercially launched in April 2020. In the meantime, local mobile network operators (MNOs) have been actively rolling out their 5G networks. At present, 5G coverage in Hong Kong exceeds 90% of the population.