SmarTone selects Ericsson’s 5G to power digitalization in Hong Kong
Ericsson and SmarTone, the leading mobile operator in Hong Kong, have agreed to a five-year contract for the deployment of 5G in Hong Kong. Ericsson is the sole supplier of SmarTone’s 4G network and will continue as their sole 5G vendor – extending the companies’ 28 years of partnership.
Stephen Chau, Chief Technology Officer of SmarTone, says: “SmarTone has been
preparing for the 5G era with Ericsson in Hong Kong since January 2017, when we
conducted the first 5G technology demo in this market. Together, Ericsson and
SmarTone have led global technology developments in mobility and delivered multiple
‘firsts’ through early joint trials, shared research and collaborative product
development. We will continue to leverage our long-term partnership to build a worldclass and robust 5G network in Hong Kong and deliver best-of-breed 5G network
experience to customers. SmarTone is also proud to be playing a key role in Hong
Kong’s transformation to a smart city.”
SmarTone will be the first operator in Hong Kong to deploy Ericsson Spectrum Sharing
– a unique spectrum sharing technology that enables dynamic sharing of spectrum
between 4G and 5G and more efficient use of its existing spectrum and existing
Ericsson Radio System infrastructure for 5G deployment. With this advanced
technology, SmarTone customers will also be able to enjoy an enhanced overall
network experience brought by 5G. smartone roaming
