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 .
Hong Kong's Communications Authority has said it will offer telcos access to the 4,100 megahertz of spectrum in the 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands for free, if demand remains less than 75%, to ensure a faster and lower-cost roll-out of 5G technology. The authority said telcos can submit spectrum applications between the end of 2018 and the start of 2019, with most companies scheduled to launch 5G services in 2020. However, it added that while the spectrum access would be free, it was unlikely to change mobile phone subscription rates.