Hong Kong 香港
4 operator(s) with LTE and 4 operator(s) with 5G NR on record for Hong Kong. A band listed here means the operator is recorded as using it — it does not mean nationwide coverage.
Operators & bands
| Operator | LTE bands (frequency · VoLTE · launch) | 5G NR bands (frequency · SA/NSA · launch) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | B1 (2100 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Mar 2018 B3 (1800 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched May 2012 B7 (2600 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched May 2012 B8 (900 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Jun 2016 B28 (700 MHz) — VoLTE: yes B40 (2300 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Oct 2016 | n1 (2100 MHz) — NSA; launched Apr 2020 n28 (700 MHz) — NSA; launched Jul 2022 n78 (3500 MHz) — NSA; launched Apr 2020 |
| China Mobile | B1 (2100 MHz) — VoLTE: yes B3 (1800 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched 2013 B7 (2600 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Apr 2012 B28 (700 MHz) — VoLTE: yes B40 (2300 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Dec 2012 | n257 (28000 MHz) — SA; launched Sep 2023; pre-commercial n28 (700 MHz) — SA; launched Jul 2022 n78 (3500 MHz) — SA; launched Nov 2020; NSA since Apr 2020 n79 (4900 MHz) — SA; launched Nov 2020; NSA since Apr 2020 |
| HKT | — | n1 (2100 MHz) — SA n28 (700 MHz) — SA n78 (3500 MHz) — SA; launched Apr 2020 n79 (4900 MHz) — SA; launched Apr 2020 |
| SmarTone | B1 (2100 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Aug 2018 B3 (1800 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Jan 2013 B7 (2600 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Sep 2015 B8 (900 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Aug 2012 B28 (700 MHz) — VoLTE: yes | n28 (700 MHz) — NSA; pre-commercial n5 (850 MHz) — NSA; launched Apr 2020 n78 (3500 MHz) — NSA; launched Apr 2020 n79 (4900 MHz) — NSA; launched Apr 2020 |
| csl (Genius) | B3 (1800 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Aug 2012 B7 (2600 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched May 2011 B28 (700 MHz) — VoLTE: yes | — |
Band numbers link to their definitions. "VoLTE: yes" is shown only where the source records it; blank means not stated in the source. "SA" = standalone 5G, "NSA" = non-standalone (needs LTE).
2G / 3G shutdowns
| Operator | Network | Shutdown date | Status (as of 2026-11-08) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchison Hong Kong | 2G | 2021-09-30 | Already shut down |
| SmarTone Hong Kong | 2G | 2022-10-14 | Already shut down |
| SmarTone Hong Kong | 3G | 2026-09-30 | Already shut down |
| Hutchison Hong Kong | 3G | 2026-10-31 | Already shut down |
Source: Onomondo 2G/3G Sunset. Operators sometimes delay shutdowns, sometimes with only a few months' notice — confirm with the operator.
eSIM options for Hong Kong
| Plan | Provider | Price | Data | Validity | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover 10GB | Airalo | USD 61 | 10 GB | 180 days | 2026-07-18 |
| Global 20GB | Ubigi | USD 44 | 20 GB | 30 days | 2026-10-22 |
Prices as of the check date shown; checkout price prevails. Full comparison, providers and the affiliate disclosure: eSIM comparison.
Will my phone work here?
Compare the bands above with the bands your phone supports. If your phone lacks a band an operator uses, you may get no signal — or no 5G — on that network. Also check whether your phone supports eSIM on the Devices page, and dial *#06# to see whether an EID (eSIM identifier) is shown.
Sources
- List of LTE networks (Wikipedia) — Country–operator LTE deployment table.
- List of 5G NR networks (Wikipedia) — Country–operator 5G deployment table, SA/NSA.
Checked 2026-11-08. Deployment data is adapted from Wikipedia lists (CC BY-SA 4.0); see Sources & updates for the full licence note.