Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region of China, is a densely populated city-state located on China's south coast. With a land area of approximately 1,100 square kilometers, it is home to more than 7.5 million people predominantly in urban areas. Hong Kong's terrain is largely hilly to mountainous with steep slopes, which posed significant challenges to infrastructure development. However, this led to innovative solutions such as the widespread use of skyscrapers and underground space. The city is highly developed in terms of telecommunications infrastructure, boasting one of the world's highest smartphone penetration rates and broadband speeds. Hong Kong's tech sector is mature with a focus on fintech, e-commerce and digital entertainment, while the renewable energy sector is less developed due to the geographical constraints limiting the potential for large-scale renewable energy projects.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 4 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Limited, a leading telecommunications provider in Hong Kong, was listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange in 1996. The company is a subsidiary of Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited, one of the largest property companies in Hong Kong. SmarTone began operations in March 1993, making it the first GSM network not only in Hong Kong, but also in Asia. The company was launched by Sun Hung Kai Properties and ABC Communications in 1992. The company has undergone several brand changes since its inception. Initially, it had a separate brand, EXTRA, for its GSM-1800-only...
