Hong Kong Communication

Telecommunications services are as sophisticated and varied as one might expect in an advanced Western-style economy (including radio-paging and viewdata).

Telephone

Directory enquiries services are computerised. For directory enquiries, dial 1081 (English) or 1083 (Chinese). Full IDD is available. Country code: 852. Outgoing international code: 001. Local public telephone calls can be made either with phonecards or coins. Local calls are free from private phones.

Mobile phones

GSM 900 and 1800 networks provide coverage on the mainland and throughout the island. Mobile telephones function all over the underground network, thanks to transmitters installed in the tunnels.

Fax

HK Telecom International Ltd and the post office provide services. Bureaufax and international services are also available.

Television
There are 2 English-language channels offering programmes from abroad. Satellite TV is provided by STAR TV.

Radio
English-language programmes can be heard on Radio 3 (567kHz), Quote AM 864 (864kHz), Metro Plus (144 AM), Hit Radio (99.7 FM), FM Select (104 FM) and BBC World (675 kHz).

Newspapers
The three dailies in Hong Kong include the South China Morning Post, The Hongkong Standard and Eastern Express (except for Sunday).
You can also get business-related publications such as the Asian Wall Street Journal and International Herald Tribune as well as foreign publications (Time, Newsweek, etc) at hotels and newsstands around town.

Postal Service

Regular postal services are available. Airmail to Europe takes three to five days. Poste Restante facilities are available. Post office hours: 0800-1800 Monday to Friday; 0800-1400 Saturday.

General Post Office
Next to the Star Ferry Concourse, Central.
Tel: (852) 2921 2222

The Kowloon Central Post Office
G/F., Hermes House,
10 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Kowloon

Both are open: 8 am - 6 pm (weekdays)
8 am - 2 pm (Sat).
Closed on Sundays and public holidays.