SmarTone (Hong Kong, China): 4G and 5G bands
SmarTone (Hong Kong, China) runs 4G on B1, B3, B7, B8; B8 is the coverage layer. 5G bands: —. 5G SA: not found; RedCap: not found; 3G: winding down; 2G: switched off (2022-10).
Check your module in Hong Kong, China
Results cover the 4 networks here; the home page checks every country at once.
Bands in detail
| Band | Name | Duplex | Uplink MHz | Downlink MHz | Layer | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | 2100 IMT | FDD | 1920–1980 | 2110–2170 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B3 | 1800 DCS | FDD | 1710–1785 | 1805–1880 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B7 | 2600 IMT-E | FDD | 2500–2570 | 2620–2690 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B8 | 900 E-GSM | FDD | 880–915 | 925–960 | coverage layer | cross-checked12 |
| B40 | 2300 S-Band | TDD | 2300–2400 | 2300–2400 | capacity layer | single source1 |
Frequencies are from the 3GPP specifications. “Single source” means only one community source lists the band; it is shown but not scored.
Network status
| 5G SA | Not found |
|---|---|
| RedCap | Not found |
| LTE-M | Not in GSMA list |
| NB-IoT | Commercial3 |
| 2G | Switched off (2022-10)4 |
| 3G | Winding down4 |
Our dongles on this network
Supports B1, B3, B7, B8 (coverage layer).
Supports B1, B3, B7, B8 (coverage layer).
Supports B1, B3, B8 (coverage layer). Missing B7.
5G: No common 5G band
Sources
- C Frequency checker · Hong Kong, China Kimovil · 2026-10-03
- C SmarTone: LTE B3 (2012), B7 and B8 (2014), B1 (2016) Powertec · 2026-10-04
- B Mobile IoT network launches (Nov 2025) GSMA · 2025-11
- B Global 2G & 3G network closures, by country and operator (2026 update) Wireless Logic · 2026-10-04
