Smartoon Co., Ltd. Start 5G service in Hong Kong 5G of all 4 mobile phones -Hong Kong Economic Shimbun
Smartone (SMARTONE), which provides mobile phone services in Hong Kong, has launched a 5G service on May 26.In Hong Kong, Hong Kong Telecom (HKT), Hachiison Telecom, and China Mobile Hong Kong have already started 5G services on April 1, and all four mobile phone companies have released 5G services.
［広告］Smartoon's 5G network is affiliated with Sweden's Elicsson, introducing the first DSS (Dynamic Spectrum Shareing) technology in Asia.Since DSS can share 4G frequencies at 5G, there is an advantage that it can provide 5G services as it is using a 4G network already laid.DSS is also considering introduction in Japan, and is expected to be a technology that can expand the 5G area at low cost.
The company's 5G communication fee is 398 per month at the time of two -year contracts.It is simply expanded at only one fee.Voice calls can be used unlimited use, and 100GB is available for data communication.If you reach the upper limit of 100GB, you can buy 10GB for Hong Kong dollar.The option for unlimited data communication at low speed of 5MPBS is 80 Hong Kong dollars.
2GB of roaming data that can be used in China and Macau is also granted.In addition, Chinese mobile phone numbers, which are convenient when staying in China, can be used for free.
The first free use is provided for the first service in Hong Kong.If the monthly usage does not reach the upper limit, unused portions can be carried over from the following month until the end of the two -year contract.The upper limit of carryover is up to 500GB.For example, if only 80GB is used this month, 20GB will be carried over to the following month, and 120GB will be used the following month.If you do not use 120GB at all the following month, the entire 120GB will be overtaken the following month, and 220GB will be available.This fee transfer will also be applied to the roaming data of Macau, China.The upper limit of roaming data is up to 10GB.
5G theoretically can be 1Gbps (1024Mbps) ultra -high -speed communication.Demonstrations at Smartoon dealers do not have as much speed as the theoretical value, around 500MPBS, but can use the speed of about 10 times compared to 4G.5G is also suitable for the use of the cloud because it has little delay measurement.Smart Toon also offers 4K video distribution, cloud games, and VR services for 5G.As if it reflects the times, there is no need for data charges regarding the use of the online conference system "ZOOM" and the Microsoft "TEAMS".
Compared to Japanese 5G services, which are limited to stations and stadiums, major downtown areas and shopping malls are 5G areas in Hong Kong.It spreads to the area.The subway MTR and underground shopping malls will be well maintained.
