Setting up your mobile phone is one of the first things you need to do when you arrive.

There are a vast array of products and services available all offering similar deals. Our
advice is to shop around.

Landlines

All Hong Kong properties have their own telephone lines; they require a contract and installation fee, with an appointment for the line to be set up.

Setting up a landline you will need to provide:

• A copy of your Hong Kong Identity card or a copy of your passport.
• A Hong Kong contact number.
• An address of the residence.
• Payment by credit card.

Long distance calls are inexpensive using the International Direct Dialing (IDD). There are a number of service providers offering the IDD service. We recommend you take the time to find the provider that suits you best. The Hong Kong international dialing code is: +852

PCCW
PCCW Tel: 1000
24-hour Sales Tel: 2888 1888
Repair Service Tel: 109
IDD Enquiries Tel: 10013
Directory Enquiries Tel: 1081
Website: www.pccw.com

Other International Direct Dialing (IDD) providers:

City Telecom Hong Kong Limited (CTI) IDD
Tel: 2926 1234
Website: www.ctihk.com

Hutchinson Global Communications Broadband (HGC) IDD
Tel: 3617 0888
Website: www.hgc.com.hk

Hong Kong Broadband Network (HKBN) IDD
Tel: 3617 0888
Website: www.hkbn.net

One Tel IDD
Tel: 2907 6000
Website: www.onetel.com.hk

There are many Internet providers to choose from, here are a few.
Make sure you are aware of the terms and conditions of your contract prior to signing.

Postal Services

The main General Post Office is located near Jardine’s House in Central, however, numerous branches throughout the territory all offer the same services: next-day delivery options, “speed post” and express services, registered, and insured services.

Public mailboxes (for posting stamped mail) are green and purple.
Post Office Bureau Tel: 2921 2222
Website: www.hongkongpost.com

Newspapers

Local English Newspapers
South China Morning Post (SCMP) can be delivered.
Hong Kong Standard (Free)

International Newspapers
Financial Times
USA Today
Asia Wall Street Journal
International Herald Tribune
The Daily Telegraph
The Times
The Sydney Morning Herald
Le Monde

And many more international magazines and newspapers can be bought from newsagents, bookshops and international hotels.

The local newspapers can easily be purchased from “7 Eleven” and “Circle K”, two of the main convenience stores located throughout Hong Kong.

Books

The most popular international bookstore options in Hong Kong.

Page One
Website: www.pageonegroup.com

Dymocks
Website: www.dymocks.com.hk

Television

There are two television companies that broadcast in Hong Kong: Asia Television (ATV) and Television Broadcasts (TVB). Both companies offer an English and a Cantonese Channel. The English Channels are TVB Pearl and ATV World. The majority of English-language programs are imports from the USA, England and Australia.

For other subscription television channels, there are a number of providers to choose from. Now TV is a popular choice offering a wide range of international channels and packages.

Now TV
Tel: 2888 1888
Customer Service Tel: 1833 888
Website: www.now-tv.com

Cable TV
Tel: 1832 888
Customer Service Tel: 1832 832
Website: www.cabletv.com.hk

BB TV
Tel: 3498 3498
Tel: 3566 1111
Website: www.bbtv.com.hk

Radio

English language radio stations.

Radio 3 (AM 567 kHz) News, documentaries and entertainment
Radio 4 (FM 97.6 to 98.9 mHz) Classical music
Radio 6 (AM675 kHz) BBC World Service
Quote 864 (AM864 kHz) English-language music
Hit Radio (FM 99.7 mHz) Pop music
FM Select (FM 104 mHz) Bilingual, pop music