The Hong Kong data center is located in one of Asia’s most carrier-dense network hubs and offers customers access to a rich industry ecosystem. In addition to a wide range of network service providers, the city is home to Equinix’s regional Internet Exchange and boasts one of the fastest-growing cloud ecosystems in the world. Our Hong Kong colocation facilities provide customers with the ideal infrastructure for building and managing their digital supply chains.
In Hong Kong, the cheapest prepaid SIM card for foreign tourists is from CSL, the former PCCW-HKT network (formerly the ONE2free and three HK networks). It’s sold for HK$ 80 with a credit of HK$ 78, valid for 180 days. This card supports roaming data only and does not allow tethering or P2P. It also has a daily cap of 1 GB, which is throttled to 128 kbps beyond that limit. Top-ups can be done online or via vouchers at csl. shops, 7-Eleven, 1O1O, Van Go or Circle K kiosks.
Another option is the SmarTone SIM, which is available from the same locations and has a similar tariff. A day for this package always counts until midnight local time and data use in Macau is debited at the local rate, regardless of whether it’s within or outside the quota.
SmarTone has several prepaid packages, including one that allows you to stay connected to your home network while traveling in mainland China or Macau for a low price of HK$ 28 per month for 3G only, and a higher-speed 4G option for HK$ 88 per 30 days (with a FUP of 15 GB, throttled to 128 kbps beyond the add-on’s duration). This plan does not include voice or SMS and supports roaming data only, and cannot be used for tethering or P2P.
In addition, the csl. card is also available for use in mainland China and Macau, although there are restrictions on the usage of mobile roaming data. Its data allocation for these two regions is separate from and lower than the allowance in Hong Kong. The card can be purchased in a variety of ways, including through the csl. website or at selected outlets across the city, and is a good option for travelers who intend to visit both Hong Kong and China in a short period of time. You can even purchase a SmarTone prepaid SIM from some airlines, such as Cathay Pacific, with an accumulated credit of up to HK$ 1,000. The prepaid cards are available for both local and international travelers. However, it is best to buy the cards in advance. This will help save you money in the long run. You can also get them from some travel agencies and hotels. This will ensure that you will be able to stay connected with your family and friends when travelling in the region.