Wi-Fi facilities will be installed into 669 lampposts across Hong Kong. Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Frederick Ma told legislators today the Office of the Telecommunications Authority supports the move and has provided detailed lamppost data to Wi-Fi service operators.

Three operators have applied for Wi-Fi installation on lampposts. One has already presented its technical proposal to the Highways Department.

The Housing Department has made 1,000 estate lobbies available to operators for Wi-Fi services. The Housing Authority also plans to reserve ducts between lampposts in new estates for the installation of Wi-Fi or other electronic services.