China Mobile Hong Kong Triumphs As Hong Kong’s Fastest 5G Network
Fastest Network Becomes The Best Digital Companion for Corporate Clients and Individual Consumers
HONG KONG SAR - Media
OutReach - 1 April 2021 -Since 2020, China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) has
taken the lead in establishing the fastest and leading 5G mobile network in
Hong Kong. On its first anniversary, CMHK was verified as the "Fastest 5G
Network in Q4 2020" based on consumer initiated tests taken using Speedtest®
by Ookla®, the internet test for measuring network speed*. According
to the report Speedtest® presented in
the CMHK's press conference, showcasing CMHK's 5G upload and download data
speed recorded market-leading results from December 2020 to February 2021, three consecutive months**. In February this year, CMHK's 5G network attained an download and upload
speed at 210Mbps and 32Mbps, respectively – leveraging the abundant spectrum
resources to provide a superior and unapparelled 5G network.
Mr. Sean Lee announces the new
5G service plan and the upcoming plans for CMHK
Ookla, the company behind Speedtest®, is the global
leader in fixed broadband and mobile network testing applications, data and
analysis. Over ten million tests are actively initiated by consumers each day
across all Speedtest platforms, with nearly 35 billion completed to date. As a
result, Ookla has the most comprehensive analytics on worldwide internet
performance and accessibility. Ookla solutions have been adopted by a
significant number of internet service providers and mobile carriers worldwide
and have been translated into over 30 languages for use by thousands of
businesses, governments, universities and trade organizations. Ookla's
headquarters are located in Seattle, WA with additional offices in Dublin,
Ireland.
Mr. Sean Lee, Director
and Chief Executive Officer of China Mobile Hong Kong explains, "We are excited
and proud that CMHK's 5G network has been recognized by Speedtest®,
which reflects our resources and efforts invested in building a high-quality
and reliable 5G network. Through our state-of-the-art 5G network and cutting-edge
technology, CMHK will continue to provide our customers with more innovative 5G
services, paving the way into a new era of connectivity and smart living.
Hong
Kong's First and Largest B2B 5G Infrastructure Project
As one of the
local operators with the most extensive 5G spectrum in Hong Kong, CMHK strongly
believes that the 5G network is the foundation for smart city developments and
digital transformation for different industries. Last year in July, CMHK was
successfully commissioned the Hong Kong International Airport's corporate 5G
infrastructure project, which is Hong Kong's first and largest
business-to-business (B2B) 5G construction service on 5G.
Sean continues,
"We are incredibly excited to have obtained the 5G infrastructure project. This
is not only a confirmation of our efforts, but also a big step towards Hong
Kong's transformation into a smart city. As Hong Kong International Airport
plays a pivotal role in international business, logistics and tourism, CMHK's
5G network will further assist its leading advantage in these sectors. The
unprecedented smart application solutions will help to develop a new generation
of 5G technology and ultimately elevate the prospects for future developments
of Hong Kong International Airport."
Smart City
and Digital Enterprises Development
Back in 2019,
CMHK was the first to complete the 5G standalone network test and was also the
first to roll out the 'Network Slicing' services in November 2020, offering
corporate clients diverse 5G applications and a flexible combination of network
services. At the same time, CMHK has been proactively collaborating with
strategic partners, including finance, real estate developers, and property
management projects to be launched. CMHK will continue to use its leading
technology and abundance of resources to provide a superb and peerless 5G
network experience for its corporate clients and individual consumers.
Three
Major Development Strategy Moving Forward
Mass Market
To popularize
the use of the 5G network in Hong Kong, CMHK launched a new and attractive 5G
plan to engage a wider range of consumers. One can enjoy up to 10GB of
high-speed 5G mobile data each month for only HK$168. CMHK has also unveiled a
series of customer upgrades and rewards, including the UTV hmvod movie set or
JOOX music VIP service for half off its original price. Additionally, new
customers who purchase a 5G mobile device can enjoy a discount of up to
HK$2,300 and enjoy interest-free instalments, alongside privileges presented by
China Mobile Hong Kong's Privilege Club.
Smart Homes
CMHK also
presents a new 'CMHK HOME' brand that provides exclusive CMHK home broadband
service, a premium wireless 5G network, and other smart home products. The
smart devices series includes an UTV Box with movies, music, and entertainment
in one, UGAME with up to 100 video games, and the OneHome gadget – providing
the consumer with a one-stop solution to transform the home experience.
Corporate
Clients
With the
fastest 5G network in the city, CMHK will collaborate with industry partners to
develop 5G business applications in three major categories:
1) Smart Buildings: To integrate 5G
technology into everyday lives through exclusive 5G mobile applications
2) Smart Hospitals and Telemedicine: To
facilitate information transfer, optimize patient care services, and assist
patients with limited mobility or who live remotely to receive appropriate
treatment
3) Smart Transportation: To improve
traffic safety and automated driving through 5G big data
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About China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited
China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited ("CMHK") is the
wholly-owned subsidiary of China Mobile Limited (HKEx: 941) (NYSE: CHL), which
ranks 65th on the Fortune Global 500. CMHK was incepted in January 1997 and was
the first mobile network operator to launch PCS services in Hong Kong.
The Company offers innovative and comprehensive communications services,
including voice, data, IDD, and international roaming through 4G LTE, 3GHSPA,
GPRS, EDGE, and other technologies. The Company is committed to the development
of its 5G network, combined with new technologies, such as artificial
intelligence, IoT, cloud computing and big data, integrating 5G applications in
different industries, and promoting the construction and development of smart
city groups in the Greater Bay Area.