Comparing 5G Home Broadband Plans in Hong Kong

With the rapid development of 5G technology, more households in Hong Kong are considering upgrading to 5G home broadband for enhanced speed and stability. This article will focus on comparing the 5G home broadband plans offered by the 6 major telecom operators in Hong Kong, with a particular emphasis on those that include a free router.

Provider	Monthly Fee	Contract Term	Data Cap	Router Included	Fair Usage Policy
csl	$168	37 months	250GB/month	Yes	No speed limit after exceeding 25GB
3 Hong Kong	$198	48 months	Unlimited	Yes	Unlimited. No speed limit
SmarTone	$168	24 months	200GB/month	Yes	200GB. No speed limit thereafter
China Mobile Hong Kong	$199	12 months	200GB/month	Yes	The maximum data transfer speed after 200GB is 10Mbps
HKBN	$118 ($28 administrative fee is currently waived)	24 months	300GB/month	Additional purchase for $2,180	300GB. No speed limit thereafter

How to Choose the Right Plan

Consider your data needs: If you need a lot of data, you can choose 3 Hong Kong’s unlimited data plan to avoid the inconvenience caused by traffic restrictions.
Pay attention to the contract period: a short contract period such as China Mobile Hong Kong's 12 months may be more flexible, while 3 Hong Kong's 48 months is suitable for long-term users.

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Dual Agency Risks in Hong Kong Real Estate

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Risks of Renting Industrial & Commercial Units for Living

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Owners' Committee vs. Incorporated Owners: 5 Key Differences

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