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In three Road Harbour Crossings and extends to
AsiaWorld-Expo and Hong Kong International Airport
videos and video calls even during peak congestions
Hong Kong, 8 March 2024 - Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited (HTHK) announces its pioneering* activation of the 3.5GHz band, also known as the 5G "Golden Spectrum," in the three Road Harbour Crossings: Cross-Harbour Tunnel, Eastern Harbour Crossing, and Western Harbour Crossing. This advancement provides services with enhanced network capacity and bandwidth. Additionally, the 5G "Golden Spectrum" coverage has been extended to AsiaWorld-Expo and Hong Kong International Airport, ensuring a seamless user experience for concert audiences and inbound and outbound travellers.
Kenny Koo, Executive Director and CEO of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited, stated, "HTHK is dedicated to enhancing the network quality and customer experience from various perspectives. We are committed to supporting the government's ‘infrastructure-led’ and ‘capacity-creating’ planning principles. We expand our network coverage and capacity continuously across different infrastructures to meet evolving development needs and provide our customers with top-notch connectivity."
Pioneering uninterrupted coverage of three Road Harbour Crossings
HTHK becomes the first operator* to offer uninterrupted connectivity covering all three Road Harbour Crossings. The "Golden Spectrum" features enable HTHK to provide customers with 5G services featuring enhanced bandwidth and capacity in these three high-traffic areas. Even during peak congestion, users can enjoy uninterrupted 8K video streaming.
Seamless connectivity of "Golden Spectrum" at AsiaWorld-Expo and Hong Kong International Airport
Furthermore, HTHK has extended its 5G "Golden Spectrum" to AsiaWorld-Expo and Hong Kong International Airport. This means that customers attending concerts or exhibitions at AsiaWorld-Expo or travelling through the airport can enjoy HD video calls with loved ones and easily check-in on social media platforms.
HTHK's 5G "Golden Spectrum" now covers the departure hall, arrival hall, luggage claim, and restricted zone of Hong Kong International Airport.
*Based on the 5G network test results conducted in the Cross Harbour Tunnel, Western Harbour Crossing, and Eastern Harbour Crossing on 1 March 2024.
About Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited
Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited (“HTHK”) offers diverse and advanced mobile telecommunications services under the SUPREME, 3 Hong Kong, SoSIM and MO+ brands, which addresses the different segments of the rapidly changing needs of Hong Kong’s consumer market. HTHK is also dedicated to developing business and enterprise solutions in the corporate market spanning mobile commerce, information technology, smart city, the Internet of Things and big data. HTHK has launched 5G broadband services in both the consumer and enterprise markets, providing high-speed indoor and outdoor internet access. Leveraging a robust 5G network, HTHK has also extended the deployment of 5G solutions including 5G 4K live broadcasting, virtual reality and real-time data transmission to various verticals. HTHK plays a prominent role in developing a new economy ecosystem, channelling the latest technologies into innovations that set market trends and steer industry development. For more information on HTHK, visit www.hthkh.com.
