Hong Kong's Spectrum Auction Raises $202 Million for Mobile Operators, Enhancing Telecom Services.

Conclusion of auction of radio spectrum in 2.5/2.6 GHz band

The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) announced today (October 20) that after a total of three rounds of bidding, the auction of radio spectrum in the 2.5/2.6 GHz band was concluded. A total of 50 MHz of spectrum in five frequency blocks was auctioned off to three mobile network operators at total spectrum utilization fees (SUFs) of $202 million.

The results of the auction are listed in the table below:

Frequency block

Frequency range

(MHz)

Provisional successful bidder

SUF payable ($)

A1

2515-2520

paired with

2635 - 2640

China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited

40,000,000

A2

2520-2525

paired with

2640 - 2645

SmarTone Mobile Communications Limited

40,000,000

A3

2525-2530

paired with

2645 - 2650

SmarTone Mobile Communications Limited

40,000,000

A4

2530-2535

paired with

2650 - 2655

Genius Brand Limited

40,000,000

A5

2535-2540

paired with

2655 - 2660

Genius Brand Limited

42,000,000

"The spectrum auction has made available suitable radio spectrum to the market in a timely manner, which helps strengthen Hong Kong's position as a regional telecommunications hub. Successful bidders, apart from using the relevant spectrum for continued provision of mobile communications services, may also refarm it to further support the applications of future mobile services, including the sixth generation (6G), driving the sustainable development of Hong Kong's communications technology," a spokesman for OFCA said.

The assignment of the frequency blocks will be valid for a period of about 10 years and 10 months. Each provisional successful bidder is required to submit a Letter of Credit by December 9, 2025, in full amount to guarantee payment of the SUF as specified in the table above. The provisional successful bidders are also required to submit performance bonds, where applicable, to ensure compliance with the network and service rollout requirement before the actual frequency assignment takes effect.

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Murder in Sau Mau Ping

Police are investigating a murder case happened in Sau Mau Ping on December 29 in which a woman died.

At around 9.40pm on December 29, Police received a report from the family of a 35-year-old local woman that she was found missing after leaving her residence in Sau Mau Ping in the small hours on the same day.

Upon further investigation, Police believed the woman had been to a unit in Hei Wah House, Lok Wah South Estate. Police officers located the woman in the unit yesterday (December 30) morning. Sustaining multiple injuries to her head and body, she was certified dead at scene. Initial investigation revealed that the deceased was suspectedly assaulted with a hard object.

Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death of the deceased.

Active investigation by the Regional Crime Unit of Kowloon East is under way.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 0065 or 5965 8337.

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