The fixed wireless access (FWA) service revenue in Hong Kong is expected to increase at a healthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6% between 2025 and 2030, driven by the country’s extensive 5G network coverage, and growing demand for high-speed connectivity in areas where extending fiber lines is challenging, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

GlobalData’s Hong Kong Total Fixed Communications Forecast (Q3 2025) reveals that the FWA lines in Hong Kong will increase at a robust CAGR of over 9% between 2025 and 2030, indicating a steady growth in their adoption.

Neha Misra, Telecom Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The growth in FWA connections can be attributed to the operators’ efforts to expand FWA services and position it as an alternative to traditional fiber broadband services for both residential and commercial sectors. High density urban and suburban centers of Hong Kong create strong business case for FWA services due to their cost-effective and rapid deployments that too without the complex infrastructure and civil work required for extending fiber-optic lines to such locations.

“Competitive, feature-rich plans from the operators will also help drive its adoption over the forecast period. For instance, HKBN’s 5G Home Broadband Plan provides unlimited 5G broadband data (subject to a 300 GB with a fair-usage policy) for HKD 118 ($15.2) per month on a 24-month contract, along with a 7-day trial guarantees. The plan also includes a waiver of the HKD 28 ($3.6) monthly administration fee and complimentary access to the basic HomeShield security plan.”

Besides HKBN, operators like 3 Hong Kong and HKT are also leveraging their extensive 5G networks to offer home broadband services, particularly in areas with limited fiber infrastructure. HKT has recently successfully deployed mmWave-based FWA to deliver ultra-high-speed internet to rural areas and outlying islands.

Hong Kong government’s smart city initiatives will also open new opportunities for FWA, especially 5G FWA, which can deliver high-speed internet to power applications such as the digital economy, digital governance and e-health services, while supporting the city’s dense urban environment and digital transformation goals under Smart City Blueprint 2.0.

Misra concludes: “Growing demand for FWA provides operators a strong revenue opportunity by expanding home and SME broadband without the high capital intensity of fiber rollout. By leveraging nationwide 5G coverage, introducing competitively priced service plans, and bundling digital home services, operators can unlock higher ARPU, accelerate market penetration in underserved areas, and diversify beyond traditional revenues.”