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Hong Kong · Telecom, Internet & Apps3 Hong Kong
Mobile network operator (branded as "3") offering competitively priced data plans and tourist SIM options.
What it helps with
- Data right after landingAirport and 7-Eleven.
- Data in mainland ChinaCross-border packs.
- eSIM before the tripOnline activation.
About 3 Hong Kong
3 Hong Kong, part of the Hutchison group, is one of the city's mobile operators known for aggressively priced data plans, popular among both residents looking for value and visitors seeking an affordable tourist SIM.
Key Features
- Value-Focused Data Plans: Frequently positioned as one of the more affordable options for high data allowances.
- Tourist SIM Cards: Prepaid SIMs targeted at short-term visitors, available at the airport and convenience stores.
- 5G Network: 5G coverage across much of urban Hong Kong on compatible plans and devices.
- Simple Online Top-Up: Prepaid balance can be topped up through the operator's app or website.
How to Get Started
- Buy a 3 Hong Kong SIM card at the airport, a retail store, or many convenience stores.
- Choose a prepaid tourist plan sized to your data needs and trip length.
- Insert the SIM and follow the on-screen activation steps.
- Top up online or via the app if your prepaid balance runs low.
Before you use it
- Sign-up: Under real-name registration, a 3 prepaid SIM is registered with a passport before it works.
- Good to know: Cross-border SIMs for Hong Kong and mainland China give access to Google and WhatsApp in the mainland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does 3 Hong Kong work with a foreign bank card in Hong Kong?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is 3 Hong Kong available in English?
- Yes, 3 Hong Kong has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use 3 Hong Kong?
- No, an international phone number generally works for 3 Hong Kong.
- Do I need local ID or residency for 3 Hong Kong?
- No, 3 Hong Kong doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use 3 Hong Kong?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does 3 Hong Kong cost?
- Tourist SIMs from about HK$88; monthly plans for residents