Media and Telecommunications
There are many Internet providers to choose from, here are a few. Make sure you are aware of the terms and conditions of your contract prior to signing. Many developments now offer 1G fibre optic broadband – share your address with the providers to understand what is available at your address.
Internet Providers
Netvigator [(PCCW])
Customer Service Hotline: 1000
www.netvigator.com
General Enquiry Tel: 090 -2100
i-Cable Broadband
Tel: 2112 6888
Customer Service Hotline Tel: 1832 832
www.i-cablecomm.com
Hutchinson Global Communications (HGC) Broadband
Tel: 1226
Customer Service Tel: 1223
www.hgc.com.hk
HKBN Enterprise Solutions (HKBNES)
Customer Service Tel: 128-180
www.hkbnes.net
Covers only certain developments, go online and see if yours is one as they are less expensive than PCCW.
i-Cable Broadband
Tel: 2112 6888
Customer Service Hotline Tel: 1832 832
www.i-cablecomm.com
Landlines
All Hong Kong properties have their own telephone lines; they require a contract and installation fee, with an appointment for the line to be set up.
Setting up a landline you will need to provide:
- A copy of your Hong Kong Identity Card or a copy of your passport.
- A Hong Kong contact number
- An address of the residence.
- Payment by credit card.
- Long distance calls are inexpensive using the International Direct Dialing (IDD). There are a number of service providers offering discounted the IDD service. We recommend you take the time to find the provider that best suits you best.
The Hong Kong international dialing code is: +852
Landlines/IDD Provider
PCCW
Tel: 1000
24-hour Sales Tel: 2888 1888
www.pccw.com
Hong Kong Broadband Network (HKBN) IDD
Tel: 35620303
www.hkbn.net
Hutchinson Global Communications Broadband (HGC) IDD
Business IDD Service: 3160 0090
Residential IDD Service: 2180 0080
Tel: 1223
www.hgc.com.hk
One Tel IDD
Tel: 2907 6000
www.onetel.com.hk
Mobile Phones
Setting up your mobile phone is one of the first things you need to do when you arrive.
There are a vast array of products and services available all offering similar deals. Our advice is to shop around.
3 Hong Kong
Tel: 1032
www.three.com.hk
CSL 1010
Tel: 2888 1010
www.1010.com.hk
New World Telecom
Tel: 1239
www.newworldtel.com
China Mobile
Tel: 2945 8888
www.hk.chinamobile.com
SmarTone Vodafone
Tel: 2880 2688
https://www.smartone.com/tc/
Books
The most popular international bookstore options in Hong Kong.
Eslite http://www.eslitecorp.com/index.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/EN/OperationContexts/StoreList.aspx
Newspapers
Local English Newspaper The local newspapers can easily be purchased from “7 Eleven” and “Circle K”, two of the main convenience stores located throughout Hong Kong.
South China Morning Post (“SCMP”)
Hong Kong Standard (Free)
International Newspapers
Many more international magazines and newspapers can be bought from newsagents, bookshops and international hotels
Financial Times
USA Today
Asia Wall Street Journal
International Herald Tribune
The Daily Telegraph
The Times
The Sydney Morning Herald
Le Monde
Postal Services
The main General Post Office is located near Jardine's House in Central, however, numerous branches outlets throughout the territory all offer the same services: next-day delivery options, "Speed Post" and express courier services, registered, and insured "Option Services". Public mailboxes (for posting stamped mail) are green and purple.
Post Office Bureau
Tel: 2921 2222
https://www.hongkongpost.hk/
PCCW, Gas, Water, Electricity and Government Rates bills can also be paid at the Post Office.
Radio
English language radio stations.
Radio 3
AM 567 kHz
News, documentaries and entertainment.
Radio 4
FM 97.6 to 98.9 mHz
Classical music.
Radio 6
AM675 kHz
BBC World Service.
Quote 864
AM864 kHz
English-language music.
Hit Radio
FM 99.7 mHz
Pop music.
