Hong Kong, 10 May 2018 - 3 Hong Kong, the mobile arm of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited (HTHKH; stock code: 215) today announced provision of a temporary permit from the Communications Authority (CA) on Tuesday 8 May 2018 to conduct 5G network trials in the 26GHz and 28GHz bands (Millimetre Wave spectrum). These will be carried out with 5G New Radio (or NR) user equipment.

The permit, granted to 3 Hong Kong by the CA in accordance with section 7E of the Telecommunications Ordinance (Cap 106), allows 3 Hong Kong to possess, establish, maintain and use transmitting and receiving stations, as specified, for radiocommunications and to conduct in-and-outdoor 5G trials in the second half of 2018.

3 Hong Kong is committed to developing 5G technology and made a successful application for an indoor 5G test permit in the 3.5GHz band last August, after which a number of tests were completed before the end of 2017. The company will continue carrying out in-and-outdoor 5G trials in the 26GHz and 28GHz bands (Millimetre Wave spectrum) starting from the third quarter of this year. 3 Hong Kong is determined to launch a 5G service at the earliest opportunity, after 5G spectrum specifications and standards have been finalised.

About 3 Hong Kong
3 Hong Kong is a leading mobile communications service provider and the only local operator to own blocks of spectrum across the 900MHz, 1800MHz, 2100MHz, 2300MHz and 2600MHz bands. 3 Hong Kong offers cutting-edge data, voice and roaming services under the "3" brand via far-reaching advanced 4G LTE, 3G and 2G networks. 3 Hong Kong also works with renowned partners to offer a wealth of innovative mobile devices and value-added services, while providing high-speed Wi-Fi at 3 Hong Kong's hotspots to serve Hong Kong's major areas. 3 Hong Kong is the mobile division of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited (stock code: 215), a group member of CK Hutchison Holdings (stock code: 1).

For more information on 3 Hong Kong, please visit www.three.com.hk.
For more information on HTHKH, visit www.hthkh.com.

For more information, please contact:
3 Hong Kong
Corporate Affairs
2128 3108 / 2128 5313

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