Hong Kong operator SmarTone has expanded its 5G network coverage to more than 95 percent of the population. SmarTone’s 5G network has now been extended to cover the new outdoor cycle tracks, hiking trails, campsites, major malls, MTR stations and vehicular tunnels.
SmarTone’s 5G network coverage has been extended to 65 rural areas, including country parks, cycle tracks, hiking trails, nature trails and campsites; within the scope area a 60 km-long cycle track between Tuen Mun and Ma On Shan, as well as camping spots Tung Lung Chau Campsite, Twisk Campsite and Nga Ying Kok Campsite.
Riding on its LTE network and Ericsson’s Dynamic Spectrum Technology (DSS) technology, SmarTone also reports that its 5G network coverage now includes 17 major tunnels in Hong Kong. SmarTone’s 5G network also covers the Tai Lam Tunnel, while also supporting network connectivity in others including the Cross Harbour Tunnel, Aberdeen Tunnel, Tate's Cairn Tunnel, Tseung Kwan O Tunnel, Eagle's Nest Tunnel, Cheung Tsing Tunnel, Shing Mun Tunnels, Kai Tak Tunnel and more.
SmarTone has also expanded its 5G network to 250 indoor locations, including prime locations, commercial areas and major malls. The operator’s 5G services are also available at 55 MTR stations across 8 major MTR lines, with plans to bring SmarTone 5G to even more stations.
