8:02am, 11 Aug, 2018 Updated: 8:44am, 11 Aug, 2018 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 5G networks. The city’s two satellite operators use the C-band under a legally binding agreement but the four mobile operators need it for 5G. In an interview with Reuters, Mr. Ma said he was confident that his company would be able to get its way in any future legal disputes. 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 5G networks. The city’s two satellite operators use the C-band under a legally binding agreement but the four mobile operators need it for 5G. In an interview with Reuters, Mr. Ma said he was confident that his company would be able to get its way in any future legal disputes. 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.