To facilitate the show to connect to the world
through the strongest 5G network in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, 25 May 2022 – 3 Hong Kong, the mobile arm of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong
Kong Holdings Limited (HTHKH; stock code: 215) today announced its full support of Art Basel
Hong Kong 2022 held in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in its capacity as 5G
Mobile Broadband Service Provider. Exhibitors can enjoy dedicated 5G broadband service on Hong
Kong’s strongest 5G network.
3 Hong Kong has been committed to supporting and promoting the development of local art tech
development in recent years. Leveraging its strongest 5G network in Hong Kong, 3 Hong Kong has
provided network support to various local and international exhibition venues to enable activities
which need the high-speed and low latency network to run smoothly. Also, by integrating with
advanced technologies, art pieces can be shown in a new and innovative format.
Art Basel has a history of over 50 years while Art Basel Hong Kong was first launched in Hong
Kong in 2013, which is a pivotal event in the international art sector. As a leading local telecoms
operator, 3 Hong Kong fully supports Art Basel Hong Kong 2022. The technical team of 3 Hong
Kong designed a perfect 5G mobile broadband coverage according to the characteristics of the
venue and provide solutions and technical support at the same time. Therefore, the exhibitors and
crews can enjoy smooth, high-speed and low latency 5G mobile broadband service. 3 Hong Kong
is the lead operator in the construction of a 5G public mobile communication system in the Hong
Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre by building a world-class 5G public mobile communication
system for the site in 2019.
Art Basel Hong Kong will combine its digital platform and offline exhibition to hold the event in a
hybrid format to cater to the current pandemic situation. Amongst all, Art Basel Live, which
comprises a series of digital projects including Online Viewing Rooms (OVRs), livestreamed videos,
virtual tours, and multilingual VIP and public walkthroughs, enables the show to live broadcast
the event to global audiences via its 5G dedicated broadband network.
HTHKH Executive Director and CEO Kenny Koo said: “3 Hong Kong has been promoting art tech
development in recent years. By launching NFT art exhibitions and participating in different art
events, we encourage the public to pay more attention to art tech. This time, we are supporting as
a 5G Mobile Broadband Service Provider of Art Basel Hong Kong 2022 to provide solutions and
technical support to the organiser. Through our strongest 5G network in Hong Kong, plus flexible
and efficient 5G mobile broadband, we can unleash the power of 5G by facilitating more than 130
top-notch art galleries from 28 countries to broadcast the exciting event to the world.”
Art Basel Hong Kong 2022 will run from 27 to 29 May 2022 in the Hong Kong Convention and
Exhibition Centre.
