In a groundbreaking move that promises to elevate Hong Kong's smart city aspirations, NTT Com Asia has launched the docomo 5G DX Square, the city's premier innovation lab equipped with a private 5G network. This launch marks a pivotal development in the region's technological advancement, providing a state-of-the-art platform for local innovators to create and test next-generation AI, edge computing, and private 5G applications.

Key Highlights:

• NTT Com Asia has become the first service provider to obtain the Localized Wireless Broadband System (Private) License from Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA).

• The docomo 5G DX Square acts as a dynamic hub, enabling startups, enterprises, academic institutions, and local vendors to collaborate, rapidly prototype, and refine their innovations.

• Powered by cutting-edge millimeter wave standalone technology, the private 5G network delivers ultra-low latency, high bandwidth, and extensive connectivity.

• The lab supports the creation of ready-to-deploy IoT solutions for industries such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation.

• NTT's private 5G network, distinct from public 5G options, offers dedicated, secure, and customizable connectivity tailored to the specific needs of smart city applications, facilitating the development of mission-critical solutions requiring high-speed data transfer, minimal latency, and robust connectivity.

Stephen Tsang, Chief Revenue Officer of NTT Com Asia, highlighted the importance of this initiative: "The launch of docomo 5G DX Square accelerates 5G adoption in Hong Kong, igniting new industries and possibilities, and reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a leading hub for technology and innovation in the region."

Beyond providing cutting-edge infrastructure, the docomo 5G DX Square offers participants access to invaluable resources, expertise, and collaborative opportunities. Innovators can tap into NTT’s extensive commercial knowledge, draw insights from successful business cases, and receive real-time feedback from potential customers, significantly reducing their time to market.