The fifth generation mobile services (5G) radio base stations (RBSs) at the Convention & Exhibition Centre (CEC), AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) and near Victoria Park have been activated, the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) announced today.

The OFCA pointed out that four mobile network operators have completed the installation of and activated the 5G RBSs at the three venues.

After the installation works were completed, 4G network services at CEC and AWE were upgraded to 5G. Following the activation of the 5G RBS near Victoria Park, 5G network capacity at the aforementioned locations was significantly enhanced, the authority added.

Moreover, the OFCA noted that installation works of 5G RBSs at the Central Harbourfront Event Space, Hong Kong Coliseum and Kai Tak Sports Park have commenced progressively. Among them, the 5G RBSs at the Central Harbourfront Event Space and Hong Kong Coliseum will be activated shortly in phases.

To implement the policy measure relating to the enhancement of 5G network capacity at major public event venues as specified in the 2023 Policy Address, the authority explained that mobile network operators have been actively setting up 5G RBSs at such sites and nearby government venues.

The sites mentioned are all major public event venues undergoing enhancement of 5G network capacity in the first phase.

The OFCA stressed that it will continue to work closely with relevant government departments and mobile network operators to enhance 5G network capacity at more major public event venues with the goal of providing mobile users with seamless, secure and efficient communication services.