Hong Kong ’s ambition of becoming a technology-driven smart city has encountered problems as mobile operators and satellite companies fight for rights to use the C-band frequency range to develop fast 5 G networks. Published: The city’s 5G. satellite operators use the C-band under a legally binding agreement but the four mobile operators need it for 5G. The Greater Bay Area Plan integrates Hong Kong , Hong Kong and four other cities in Guangdong into a business, science and technology hub. The city’s Communications Authority has to make the final decision and is consulting all sides. Its first solution was rejected by all the companies.
Hong Kong ’s ambition of becoming a technology-driven smart city has encountered problems as mobile operators and satellite companies fight for rights to use the C-band frequency range to develop fast 5 G networks. The city’s 5G. satellite operators use the C-band under a legally binding agreement but the four mobile operators need it for 5G. The Greater Bay Area Plan integrates Hong Kong , Hong Kong and four other cities in Guangdong into a business, science and technology hub. The city’s Communications Authority has to make the final decision and is consulting all sides. Its first solution was rejected by all the companies.