China Mobile Hong Kong
A Hong Kong telecommunications operator and wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile Limited.
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Overview
China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited, commonly known as CMHK, is a telecommunications operator serving Hong Kong as a wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile Limited. The company traces its corporate origins to PEOPLES Telephone Company Limited, established in Hong Kong in June 1994. It received a personal communications services, or PCS, licence in September 1996 and became one of the earliest operators in Hong Kong to deploy PCS services. Reference material also describes the company as having been incepted in January 1997, reflecting the distinction between the establishment of its predecessor and the subsequent development of its operating business. The business initially operated under the PEOPLES name. In February 2004, it was renamed China Resources Peoples Telephone Company Limited after a change in parent-company affiliation involving China Resources. China Mobile acquired the business in October 2005, after which the company adopted the name China Mobile Peoples Telephone Company Limited in April 2006. In March 2006, it was delisted and became a wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile. The company later changed its legal name to China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited in December 2008 while retaining the consumer-facing PEOPLES brand for a period. CMHK has developed from a mobile voice operator into a broader connectivity provider. Its network portfolio has included GSM-based GPRS and EDGE services, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE using both LTE FDD and TD-LTE technologies, and 4.5G services. In December 2012, CMHK introduced a TD-LTE and LTE FDD fusion network for roaming, described in reference material as the first network of its kind globally. The operator has also promoted cross-border mobile services for customers moving between Hong Kong, Mainland China and other international destinations, benefiting from its relationship with the China Mobile group. The company expanded into fixed connectivity in 2017 by launching home broadband with three selectable internet-speed plans. Its corporate identity was refreshed in December 2013 with the introduction of the CMHK corporate brand and the commercial brand “and!”. These changes accompanied the company’s broader positioning as an integrated communications provider rather than solely a traditional mobile operator. Reference material identifies CMHK as Hong Kong’s largest telecommunications operator and reported 8.274 million subscribers as of June 2017. Its service evolution has continued through the retirement of older network technologies: 3G service was scheduled to cease from June 2025, while 2G service was scheduled to cease at midnight on 23 June 2026 so that resources could be concentrated on newer technologies such as 4G and 5G. CMHK’s principal business scope therefore covers mobile communications, mobile data, international and cross-border connectivity, and residential broadband within the Hong Kong market.
History
CMHK’s history begins with the establishment of PEOPLES Telephone Company Limited in Hong Kong in June 1994. The company obtained a PCS licence in September 1996 and subsequently developed one of Hong Kong’s early PCS mobile operations. Reference material separately identifies January 1997 as the company’s inception, so the historical record distinguishes between the formation of the predecessor entity and the later commencement or consolidation of its operating business. In May 2000, the operator became the first in Hong Kong to introduce an open-portal Wireless Application Protocol service, extending its role beyond basic voice communications into early mobile internet access. The company’s ownership and legal identity changed during the following decade. In February 2004, PEOPLES Telephone Company Limited was renamed China Resources Peoples Telephone Company Limited, reflecting its association with China Resources. China Mobile acquired the business in October 2005. The operator adopted the name China Mobile Peoples Telephone Company Limited in April 2006, and in March of that year it was delisted and converted into a wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile. In December 2008, it changed its legal name again to China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited, while continuing to use the PEOPLES name as a commercial brand for a period. CMHK’s technology development followed the wider transition of Hong Kong telecommunications from legacy mobile standards to broadband mobile networks. Its service portfolio has included GPRS and EDGE, 3G HSPA, and 4G LTE based on both LTE FDD and TD-LTE. In December 2012, the operator introduced a TD-LTE/LTE FDD fusion network for roaming. The initiative was significant because it combined two LTE technology variants to support roaming requirements and was described in reference material as the first network of its kind worldwide. The company has also used its China Mobile ownership to develop services for customers travelling between Hong Kong, Mainland China and other international destinations. These cross-border offerings form an important part of CMHK’s market identity, linking a Hong Kong operator with the wider China Mobile network and customer base. In December 2013, the company launched a refreshed corporate brand, CMHK, together with the commercial brand “and!”. This branding marked a clearer presentation of the business as a modern communications provider. CMHK broadened its scope again in 2017 by entering home broadband with three speed-based plan options. Reference material reported 8.274 million subscribers as of June 2017 and identified the operator as Hong Kong’s largest mobile network operator at that time. The company’s later network strategy has focused on retiring older generations and reallocating resources to newer systems. Its 3G service ceased from June 2025, and its 2G network was scheduled to cease at midnight on 23 June 2026. These changes reflect the continuing shift toward 4G and 5G services, although the available reference material does not provide a complete account of CMHK’s current network footprint, subscriber base, financial performance or executive leadership.
- 2026
2G service scheduled to cease
[1]CMHK scheduled the end of 2G service for 23 June 2026 to focus resources on newer network technologies.
- 2025
3G service ceased
[1]Reference material states that CMHK discontinued 3G network service from June 2025.
- 2017
Home broadband service launched
[1]CMHK expanded into residential broadband with three selectable speed plans.
- 2013
CMHK and “and!” brands introduced
[1]The operator launched CMHK as its corporate brand and “and!” as its commercial brand.
- 2012
TD-LTE and LTE FDD fusion network launched
[1]CMHK introduced a combined TD-LTE/LTE FDD network for roaming.
- 2008
Adopted the China Mobile Hong Kong name
[1]The company changed its legal name to China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited in December 2008.
- 2006
Became a wholly owned China Mobile subsidiary
[1]The company adopted the China Mobile Peoples Telephone name in April and was delisted in March before becoming fully owned by China Mobile.
- 2005
Acquired by China Mobile
[1]China Mobile acquired the company in October 2005.
- 2004
Renamed China Resources Peoples Telephone Company Limited
[1]The company changed its name in February 2004 following its association with China Resources.
- 2000
Open-portal WAP service launched
[1]CMHK became the first operator in Hong Kong to launch an open-portal WAP service.
Products and positioning
A China Mobile-backed Hong Kong connectivity provider combining mobile communications, data, cross-border services and home broadband. Its group affiliation supports connectivity between Hong Kong and Mainland China, while its network strategy emphasizes migration from legacy technologies toward 4G and 5G.
Mobile telecommunications
Mobile network services
CMHK provides mobile communications and data services in Hong Kong. Its historical network portfolio has included GPRS, EDGE, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE using LTE FDD and TD-LTE, and 4.5G services. The operator has been transitioning away from legacy generations toward 4G and 5G connectivity.
Roaming and international connectivity
Cross-border mobile services
These services support customers travelling between Hong Kong, Mainland China and other international destinations. They reflect CMHK’s integration with China Mobile’s broader network and are intended to provide mobile connectivity across jurisdictions.
Residential broadband · 2017
Home broadband
CMHK entered the residential broadband market in 2017 with three plans differentiated by internet speed. The service expanded the company’s offering from mobile communications into fixed household connectivity.
Brand decisions
2026
Scheduled retirement of 2G serviceGeneration changeBackground
CMHK planned to concentrate resources on leading network technologies, including 4G and 5G.
Action taken
The company scheduled the cessation of 2G mobile service for 12:00 a.m. on 23 June 2026.
Aftermath
The scheduled shutdown would complete a major phase of the operator’s transition away from legacy mobile networks.
2025
Retirement of 3G serviceGeneration changeBackground
Mobile operators are reallocating network resources from older generations to newer broadband technologies.
Action taken
CMHK ceased 3G network service from June 2025.
Aftermath
The move accelerated the company’s migration toward newer mobile network technologies.
2017
Entry into residential home broadbandProduct launchBackground
CMHK sought to expand its communications portfolio beyond mobile network services.
Action taken
The company launched home broadband with three internet-speed plan options.
Aftermath
Home broadband became an additional service category alongside mobile and cross-border connectivity.
2013
Corporate brand refreshStrategyBackground
CMHK was broadening its identity beyond a legacy mobile operator brand.
Action taken
The company introduced CMHK as its corporate brand and “and!” as its commercial brand.
Aftermath
The refreshed identity presented the business as a broader communications provider while the earlier PEOPLES brand remained part of its historical commercial identity.
2012
Launch of a TD-LTE/LTE FDD fusion roaming networkProduct launchBackground
Roaming customers required compatibility across different LTE technology variants.
Action taken
CMHK introduced a network combining TD-LTE and LTE FDD capabilities for roaming.
Aftermath
The launch was described in reference material as the first network of its kind globally and reinforced CMHK’s technology-led positioning.
Recent events
Reported
Ubitus launches iOS cloud gaming service with telecom operators[3]
Ubitus released its iOS cloud gaming service with telecom operators from May. The service was made available through partners including Korea Telecom, China Mobile Hong Kong, and Vodafone Italy.
Reported
UGAME beta service launches[4]
China Mobile Hong Kong announced the start of the UGAME beta service, a cloud gaming service supported by Ubitus.
Reported
Ubitus and China Mobile Hong Kong announce 5G cloud gaming partnership[4]
Ubitus and China Mobile Hong Kong announced a partnership for 5G cloud gaming services.
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