HKT announces the adoption of the latest 50G PON technology, becoming the first telecommunications service provider in Hong Kong to support 50G applications through the use of 50G PON technology1. This will position HKT to deliver ultra-fast, multi-device, ultra-low latency network experiences to both consumer and commercial customers.
50G Fiber Broadband offers significantly faster speeds, with specified download speeds of up to 50Gbps2. Combined with the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology, the bandwidth is significantly increased and supports smooth simultaneous multi-device connectivity of all kinds for both home and commercial users. Latency is also significantly improved by an average of 27%3 compared to a 1000M fiber network.
By applying innovative 50G PON technology, HKT can further easily enhance the performance of existing fiber networks. Currently, HKT's 10G fiber broadband network4 covers more than 2.4 million households in 50,000 residential buildings and 8,000 commercial buildings in Hong Kong.
Bruce Lamb, HKT Consumer CEO
NETVIGATOR is always at the forefront of the market. We are pleased to be the first telecommunications service provider in Hong Kong to adopt 50G PON technology. As the smart home evolves, high-speed multi-device connectivity is required to accommodate activities such as 8K video streaming, transferring and sharing large video files at home, online gaming, and even real-time financial market monitoring and trading. Demand is increasing. . We continue to explore cutting-edge technologies to meet our customers' future connectivity needs.
Steve Ng, Managing Director, HKT Commercial Group
HKT Enterprise Solutions has consistently provided commercial customers with a variety of digital solutions. As AI and cloud applications become ubiquitous, enterprise customers' demands for bandwidth, speed, and low latency continue to grow. For example, employees need to use cloud services, collaboration tools, and AI solutions within the office environment. Schools are actively introducing e-learning and distance learning. Large-scale events such as exhibitions and concerts create high demand for live streaming and AR/VR experience solutions. Through this latest technology, we are poised to meet the networking needs of a variety of customers.
