Published: 11:01am, 27 Jul, 2018 Updated: 3:16pm, 27 Jul, 2018
Hong Kong 's Communications authority has said it will offer telcos access to the 4,100 megahertz of spectrum in the 26 GHz and 32 GHz bands for free , if demand remains less than 75 % , to ensure a faster and lower - cost roll - out of 5 G technology . The authority said telcos can submit spectrum applications between the end of 2018 and the start of 2019 , with most companies scheduled to offer mobile G devices in 2020 . However , it added that while the spectrum application would be free , it was unlikely to change mobile phone subscription plans .