China Mobile Hong Kong Completes 5G Expansion at 19 MTR Stations, Becomes First Operator Running Only 4G and
China Mobile Hong Kong has completed 5G network capacity expansion at 19 MTR stations, deploying base stations with the largest spectrum capacity in Hong Kong at key locations including West Kowloon high-speed rail station, Lok Ma Chau checkpoint, Austin, and Tsim Sha Tsui East. The company retired its 2G network in 2026 after retiring 3G in 2025, becoming the first operator in Hong Kong to operate solely 4G and 5G networks. It is now entering the 5.5G era.
China Mobile Hong Kong has completed 5G network capacity expansion and upgrade at 19 MTR stations, deploying base stations with the largest spectrum capacity in Hong Kong at key areas such as the West Kowloon high-speed rail station, Lok Ma Chau checkpoint, Austin, and Tsim Sha Tsui East, delivering low-latency, high-smoothness network experience.
The company continues to increase network investment, with steadily improving coverage and a focus on optimizing user experience in high-frequency scenarios including transport hubs, core business districts, high-end residential areas, and cross-border travel.
After retiring its 3G network in 2025, China Mobile Hong Kong successfully completed the retirement of its 2G network in 2026, becoming the first operator in Hong Kong to operate only 4G and 5G networks. The company proactively engages with customers, integrating customer migration, service upgrade, and value enhancement as a unified effort, fully entering the 5.5G network era.
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