Free WiFi in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the most “connected” cities so you won’t have trouble with poor networks and difficulty in finding accessible WiFi spots. Free WiFi services are widely spread out in Hong Kong.
Firstly, the moment you land in Hong Kong, free WiFi will be granted to you. Simply connect your phone with the Hong Kong International Airport Wifi and use it freely in any sitting areas and terminals. Another place you can find and enjoy WiFi is at public transport – specifically MTR Stations, you can enjoy the MTR free Wifi for up to five sessions of 15 minutes per day.
If you are not around free accessible WiFi areas, do hop into a cafe such as Starbucks, Pacific Coffee as they also do provide WiFi services upon purchase. Other places that would have WiFi would be shopping malls, restaurants (you can always ask the staff), public libraries and so on.
SIM Cards
SIM Cards are always a hassle whenever arriving at any destination. In Hong Kong, there are many big telecom providers such as CSL, CMHK, Sun Mobile, SmarTone and many more. Prepaid SIM cards are the more convenient options. These SIM Cards are very convenient and accessible at convenience stores such as 7-Eleven, Circle K, VanGo. Unlike other countries, you won’t have to present your passport or visa in order to purchase the SIM card.
Traveler SIM and more
A few spots in Hong Kong offer traveler SIM cards where you could use one SIM for multiple destinations. Those can be a better deal if your travel brings you to other parts of Asia beyond Hong Kong. If you are staying in Hong Kong for a longer period of time, these places also offer large data SIM where the deals are much better than the convenient stores. Here are the places to keep in mind if you are hunting for one of these SIM cards:
Kowloon – Apliu Street, Sham Shui Po
Kowloon – Sin Tat Plaza, Mong Kok
Kowloon – Chungking Mansion, Tsim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong Island – 298 Computer Zone, Wan Chai
Hong Kong Island – Wan Chai Computer Centre, Wan Chai
Free Cellphone or Pocket WiFi from Hotel
Hong Kong is a very competitive market including the hotel sector. In the last few years hotels have been offering either a free cellphone (call and data included) or pocket WiFi as part of the service provided to the guest. It is probably a good idea to check with your hotel in advance before you make up your mind to purchase any mobile data.
Rest assured, it is very easy to connect in Hong Kong and everything relating to getting online, making a phone call, using your phone’s data is very convenient so don’t fret!
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