China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) has signed a strategic MoU with leading property developer Sino Group to develop a pre-5G infrastructure with the later's residential and commercial properties, using CMHK's NB-IoT technology.
This partnership, initially encompassing Smart Home, Smart Shopping Mall, and Smart Property Management, supports Hong Kong's transformation into a "smart city" and allows its citizens to enjoy a better quality of life.
Under the partnership with CMHK, IoT and big data technologies will be applied to enhance the experience of Sino Group's commercial tenants, enhance its property management efficiency and facilitate environmental protection.
In March this year, CMHK became the first mobile operator to successfully obtain the "Trial Permit for 5G Test" from the Office of Communications Authority (OFCA). The company said it will commence the lab tests with 5G commercial equipment at the assigned 5G trial spectrum in the second quarter.
Sino Group and CMHK plan to create a Smart Home showcase in Olympian City. The NB-IoT solutions and other smart application solutions applicable for commercial, industrial and car-park purposes will also be showcased to enable visitors to see how these new technologies could enhance both residential and workplace experiences.
Daryl Ng, JP, Deputy Chairman, Sino Group
Sino Group will do our part to implement various technological solutions across our properties in support of Hong Kong's move into a smart city.
Sean Lee, Director & CEO, CMHK
The 5G evolution is crucial to shaping Hong Kong into a smart city, and CMHK is imperative to proactively develop 5G mobile service applications towards advancing the development of Hong Kong's 5G mobile communication network.
