How to Fix Slow Internet and Disconnection Issues When Moving or Renting in Central and Western District?

In recent years, we have finally witnessed the MTR extending its services to the Central and Western district, which has become the ideal neighborhood for those working in Sheung Wan and Admiralty. The area offers a diverse environment with lots of distinctive boutiques and cozy cafes. Of course, being part of the prestigious School Net 11, the Central and Western district has always been favored by many seeking to rent or move houses.

However, once you find the perfect home to rent or move, it can be quite a challenge to find the ideal home internet connection. If you don't want to waste time and effort dealing with internet issues after moving in, this article is worth your read.

Moving or Renting in Central and Western District: Comparing Home Internet

As mentioned earlier, the Central and Western district is the prime location for those looking to move and rent houses in Hong Kong Island due to the convenient location for work and excellent school networks. However, there are lots of old buildings and Chinese mansions in the area without fibre coverage. This poses challenges in wiring installations and limits the download speed to only 8Mbps for those relying on traditional ADSL broadband. To make matters worse, they are prone to disconnections during adverse weathers conditions. Residents not only have to put up with slow internet speeds, but also be stuck with expensive plan.

Given the circumstances, users planning to move or rent homes in the area are considering the recent emergence of Home 5G Broadband. With the ability to receive 5G signal directly through the SIM card router, this technology offers a faster alternative to the traditional wired connections. The best part? There’s no need to wait for technicians to come and install anything. This time round, our journalist brought SmarTone Home 5G Broadband to conduct a real-life test in a unit within a single-block building of over 30 years in Kennedy Town. The goal is to evaluate the actual experience of SmarTone Home 5G Broadband and determine whether it can effectively address the long-standing network issues faced by homeowners in the area.

The SmarTone Home 5G Broadband we've tested can be placed anywhere at home. It can even be placed in bedrooms as a private broadband.

SmarTone Home 5G Broadband is a hassle-free plug-and-play solution. With its seamless integration with the 5G network, there's no need for any complicated wiring. This makes it incredibly convenient for users who are moving or renting homes, as they can start using it on move-in day.

It can also be used as a private broadband, allowing you to enjoy high-speed internet all by yourself.

Home 5G Broadband: Real-Life Application Test

Downloading an episode of Spy Family on Netflix took about 8 seconds on mobile phone. The performance of the 5G network is truly remarkable.

There are still lots of old buildings in the area that uses the traditional ADSL broadband for internet access. Not only do they suffer from slow internet speeds, but they also face significant network latency issues. Streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, YouTube often encounter problems like buffering and disconnections. Even gaming online is a pain with the frequent high ping, making gaming and other forms of entertainment unbearable.

In this test, we decided to use SmarTone Home 5G Broadband to download an episode of animated series on Netflix using a mobile phone to find out the download speed of its 5G network. To our surprise, downloading a 23-minute episode animated series took only 8 seconds, the speed was exceptional to say the least. You don’t have to wait for long before downloading an entire series to watch offline while you’re out and about. Next, we used a computer to and watch 4K YouTube videos, the loading speed for the 4K resolution was extremely fast. The video loaded instantly even when we fast forwarded and rewound, providing us with a seamless and immersive 4K ultra-high-definition viewing experience.

Watching 4K YouTube videos on computer was very smooth. There were no lengthy buffers or loading issues as well while fast forwarding and rewinding the video.

Gaming is undoubtedly one of the major aspects in real-world application. We played a few matches of Call of Duty: Mobile on SmarTone Home 5G Broadband network. The game loaded quickly and smoothly, and the ping stay around 20ms – 30ms consistently for the whole gaming session. There was no lag or delay when it came to moving around and taking down enemies. Moreover, with working from home becoming the new norm, there’s often a need to make work-related calls from home. Hence, we also tested WhatsApp video calls. The connection was stable with low latency, the image quality was also clear without any pixelation. The audio was also in synced with the video, so we didn’t have to experience audio-to-video synchronization issues due to slow internet speeds.

Playing mobile games while connecting to SmarTone Home 5G Broadband was buttery smooth. The ping value stayed in the ‘green’ range consistently without any lag issues.

As for video calling on mobile phone, the connection was stable and the image quality was clear without any pixelations. The audio and video were also in synced.

5G Speed Test in Various Areas of Central and Western District

SmarTone Home 5G Broadband proved to be an excellent solution for home movers and tenants. It addresses the issues of slow internet and frequent disconnections experienced by residents of the Central and Western District. But how does the overall 5G performance fare in this area? Our journalists took to the streets and tested the 5G performance of every telecommunications provider in various locations in Central and Western district.

1. Near Sai Ying Pun MTR Station

Our first stop was near Sai Ying Pun MTR station, near the exit on Des Voeux Road West. This area is surrounded by decade-old buildings and serviced apartments, offering a plethora of rental options. Testing the 5G speed here, SmarTone 5G download speed exceeded 500Mbps easily, reaching an impressive 550Mbps, while the upload speed reach 82.2Mbps. In contrast, the download and upload speed of Mobile Operator B’s 5G broadband in the same area is 213Mbps/27.2Mbps respectively. Overall, SmarTone achieved speeds that were twice as fast.

2. Near HKU MTR Station

Moving on to our second location in the Central and Western district, near The Rockpool in Shek Tong Tsui and HKU MTR station. This area, much like the previous one, is predominantly characterized by older buildings, making the demand for Home 5G Broadband quite substantial. It is also a hotspot for rental properties with an array of options here. As we tested the 5G performance of various mobile operators, SmarTone 5G achieved a consistent download speed of 358Mbps and an upload speed of 98.3Mbps, ensuring a seamless experience for activities such as uploading reels, streaming videos and gaming.

3. Belcher's Street in Kennedy Town

We then proceeded to conduct the test in Belcher’s Street near Kennedy Town MTR station. SmarTone 5G delivered outstanding results in this area, with a downloading speed easily surpassing 600Mbps and reaching up to 621Mbps. The upload speed also exceeded the 3-digit mark, reaching an impressive 105Mbps. In contrast, Mobile Operator A and B’s 5G only achieved download speeds of 187Mbps and 158Mbps respectively in this area. As for upload speeds, they were measured at 31.8Mbps and 7.3Mbps respective. SmarTone 5G clearly outperformed its competitors by a wide margin.

4. Inside a Single-block Building in Kennedy Town

Next, we conducted in-house tests to assess the performance of different 5G networks in this old building of over 30 years. SmarTone is the only mobile operator that maintained a stable network experience, where the upload speed did not experience a significant decline upon entering the apartment of the building. This is one of the main considerations for users who engage in activities such as gaming and video calling.

5. Near Praya, Kennedy Town

The final destination brings us to Praya, Kennedy Town. Although it is an older district, it has seen a surge in popularity in recent years with the establishment of numerous trendy shops and cafes. This captured the interests of people who value a laid-back lifestyle and quality of life.

Testing various mobile operators’ 5G network here, SmarTone exhibited the most stable performance. With a download speed of up to 347Mbps and an upload speed approaching 80Mbps, it delivers a commendable performance that is more than enough to handle video streaming, gaming and video calling on a daily basis. In contrast, the download speed of Mobile Operator C in the same area is a mere 87.3Mbps. The upload speed also falls behind in comparison.

Summary – SmarTone Home 5G Broadband is Fast & Stable, the Perfect Internet Solution for Home Movers and Tenants

Residents can still enjoy high-speed internet effortlessly even in the older buildings in the area. Our in-house testing of SmarTone Home 5G Broadband shows that it’s extremely convenient and flexible with its plug-and-play feature. Moreover, activities like watching Netflix or Youtube, gaming and video calling is incredibly smooth and stable with no noticeable lags. This is a significant upgrade for residents who have been stuck with the sluggish 8Mbps speeds of ADSL, making SmarTone Home 5G Broadband the ideal internet choice for those in the Central and Western District.

Finally, let’s summarize the 5G performance in popular moving and renting areas in the Central and Western District. SmarTone performed exceptionally well in these tests, achieving download speeds of over 600Mbps in some locations. Stability is equally important, as it delivered consistent results in various locations. This ensures future residents a seamless, faster and more reliable internet experience throughout the district.

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