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and is being carried out throughout platforms and tunnels
aiming to increase capacity manyfold
Hong Kong - 8 August 2017 - 3 Hong Kong today announced that the first phase of a network enhancement project launched throughout the concourses of 18 high-traffic MTR stations* is now complete. The project is being carried out at platforms and tunnels. Upon completion of the whole project, expected in July 2019, 4G network capacity is expected to increase manyfold to provide a better overall user experience.
4G network capacity increases manyfold at 18 MTR stations
3 Hong Kong is constantly monitoring network traffic in addition to the proactive deployment of the latest mobile technology and applications. Suitable ways are used to increase network capacity and coverage to cope with actual situations, thereby providing customers with the most comprehensive coverage and capacity. The two-phrase project was launched throughout 18 high-traffic MTR stations at concourses, platforms and tunnels. It is now complete on the Tsim Sha Tsui, Prince Edward, North Point, Quarry Bay, Yau Tong, Jordan, Mong Kok and Yau Ma Tei concourses. The project is being progressively carried out at the stations. It is scheduled for full completion in July 2019 and will increase capacity throughout 18 high-traffic MTR stations, such that customers can enjoy a smooth mobile experience.
Completion of enhancement project expected in July 2019
Daniel Chung, Chief Technology Officer (Mobile) of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings, said: "Using mobile service at MTR stations has become an integral part of our daily lives. 3 Hong Kong is therefore working on 4G enhancement at 18 high-traffic MTR stations to boost capacity manyfold and strengthen the network. The project is gradually being extended to other stations. We are constantly monitoring 3 Hong Kong's network performance to ensure that customers enjoy an advanced mobile network featuring comprehensive coverage, high capacity, high speed and high reliability, outside and inside of MTR stations."
* The 18 MTR stations are Tsim Sha Tsui, Prince Edward, North Point, Quarry Bay, Yau Tong, Jordan, Mong Kok,Yau Ma Tei, Mei Foo West Rail Line, Mei Foo Tsuen Wan Line, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Central, Admiralty, Tiu Keng Leng, Kowloon Tong, Shek Kip Mei and Sham Shui Po.
About 3 Hong Kong
3 Hong Kong is a leading mobile communications service provider and the only local operator to own blocks of spectrum across the 900MHz, 1800MHz, 2100MHz, 2300MHz and 2600MHz bands. 3 Hong Kong offers cutting-edge data, voice and roaming services under the "3" brand via far-reaching advanced 4G LTE, 3G and 2G networks. 3 Hong Kong also works with renowned partners to offer a wealth of innovative mobile devices and value-added services, while providing high-speed Wi-Fi at 3 Hong Kong's hotspots to serve Hong Kong's major areas. 3 Hong Kong is the mobile division of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited (stock code: 215), a group member of CK Hutchison Holdings (stock code: 1).
For more information on 3 Hong Kong, please visit www.three.com.hk.
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