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China Mobile (Hong Kong) uses 1 GSM band, 3 LTE bands, and 3 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with China Mobile (Hong Kong). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: https://www.hk.chinamobile.com

Last updated: 2024/08/04 - See latest updates

China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile, operating in Hong Kong. Here are some key details about its mobile network:

  • Network Coverage: CMHK provides extensive 5G network coverage in Hong Kong, with over 99% coverage in major districts such as Central and Western.
  • Frequency Bands: The network operates on various frequency bands, including:
    • 900 MHz (GSM/LTE)
    • 1800 MHz (GSM/LTE)
    • 2100 MHz (LTE/3G)
    • 2300 MHz (TD-LTE)
    • 2600 MHz (LTE)
    • 3.5 GHz (5G NR)
    • 4.9 GHz (5G NR).
  • Technologies: CMHK supports a range of technologies, including GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, FD-LTE, TD-LTE, and 5G NR.
  • Services: CMHK offers a variety of mobile services, including voice, data, and broadband services. It also provides cross-border mobile services for customers traveling between Hong Kong, Mainland China, and around the world.
  • Subscribers: As of June 2017, CMHK had 8.274 million subscribers, making it the largest mobile network operator in Hong Kong.

Overall, CMHK is a significant player in Hong Kong's telecommunications market, offering robust and extensive mobile network services.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

China Mobile Hong Kong uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is primarily used for the uplink at frequencies from 1,710–1,785 MHz and for the downlink at frequencies from 1,805–1,880 MHz.

Supported GSM Protocols

Name Generation
GPRS 2.5G
EDGE 2.5G

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

China Mobile Hong Kong uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +). The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

China Mobile Hong Kong uses LTE band B7 (2600 MHz). This band was deployed in 2012.
B40 (TD 2300 MHz) LTE

China Mobile Hong Kong uses the LTE B40 (TD 2300 MHz) frequency band. This band was deployed in August 2014.

Supported LTE Protocols

Name Generation
LTE 4G

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N1 (2100 MHz) 5G NR

China Mobile Hong Kong uses the 5G NR frequency band N1 (2100 MHz). This band covers the range of 1920 to 2170 MHz. The duplex spacing for this band is 190 MHz, and it supports channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz.
N78 (3500 MHz) 5G NR

China Mobile Hong Kong uses the 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) frequency band for its 5G services. This band operates in the 3300 to 3800 MHz range and supports Time Division Duplexing (TDD). The band is widely used for 5G deployments due to its relatively common availability and potential for high capacity throughput. Advanced technologies like massive MIMO, beam-forming, and beam-tracking help mitigate the limited range and building penetration issues associated with higher frequencies. China Mobile Hong Kong launched its 5G services in April 2020, utilizing this frequency band to provide high-capacity 5G services to its customers.
N79 (4700 MHz) 5G NR

China Mobile Hong Kong does not use the 5G NR N79 (4700 MHz) frequency band.

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