The Northern Metropolis: Hong Kong’s New Innovation and Technology Core
Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis is gradually progressing from long-term planning towards implementation. Its key components—including the San Tin Technopole, the Lok Ma Chau Loop, Lau Fau Shan, Kwu Tung North and Fanling North—will each be developed with a distinct focus. Together, they will make the Northern Metropolis more than just a new residential and commercial area. More importantly, it will serve as a core hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation and technology. In the future, the Northern Metropolis will bring together innovative technologies, cross-border commerce, data centres, professional services and smart city applications. It will become an important technology gateway connecting Hong Kong with the Greater Bay Area.
HKT’s Digital Infrastructure: Supporting AI Development in the Northern Metropolis
HKT is seizing the opportunities created by the rapidly growing demand for AI data centres. As AI model training, GPU resource allocation, AI and high-performance computing (HPC) back-end networks, and large-scale data synchronisation become increasingly common, low-latency, high-capacity and secure fibre-optic connectivity will be critical to the development of AI.
HKT’s AI Superhighway connects Hong Kong’s major data centre clusters, international submarine cable landing stations and multiple cross-border nodes providing access to Chinese Mainland. In addition, its 3.2Tbps AI data centre interconnection Superhighway, powered by hollow-core fibre, will establish a stronger connectivity foundation for Hong Kong’s AI development. This infrastructure will support the Northern Metropolis in aligning more closely with the national development strategy of ‘finance in the south and innovation and technology in the north’. It will also enable Hong Kong to complement Shenzhen and other cities across the Greater Bay Area, helping to form a complete and mutually beneficial innovation and technology ecosystem.
1O1O and 5G Technology: Bringing AI into Everyday Life
For 1O1O customers, the development of AI in the Northern Metropolis is not simply a technology issue for businesses. It will gradually become part of everyday life, work and mobile experiences. As more AI services, smart mobility solutions, cloud applications, real-time collaboration tools and cross-border working models are introduced in the Northern Metropolis, 1O1O’s 5G network will provide users with a more stable foundation for mobile connectivity.
Whether business professionals are travelling between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, innovation and technology teams are accessing cloud-based documents in real time, or users are relying on AI assistants, translation tools, real-time navigation, high-definition streaming or mobile working, 1O1O’s 5G services—supported by HKT’s fibre-optic network—can enable a smoother, lower-latency mobile data experience. For users seeking greater efficiency at work, a cross-border lifestyle and smarter applications, 1O1O is more than a telecommunications brand. It is an important platform that brings 5G and AI closer to everyday needs.
Conclusion: 1O1O Connecting the Northern Metropolis with Hong Kong’s AI Future
The development of the Northern Metropolis will gradually transform Hong Kong’s innovation and technology landscape, business environment and way of life. Through advanced technologies and an extensive network, HKT continues to strengthen Hong Kong’s digital infrastructure. At the same time, its 1O1O 5G services bring powerful connectivity to consumers’ everyday communications, work and mobile applications.
For users looking to seize the opportunities presented by the Northern Metropolis, embrace AI-powered smart city services and benefit from the wider Greater Bay Area, 1O1O is more than a high-speed mobile network. It is a platform that supports efficient working and innovative applications.
FAQ
Q1: Why is the Northern Metropolis connected to AI and innovation and technology?
The Northern Metropolis brings together the San Tin Technopole, the Hong Kong Park of the Lok Ma Chau Loop and several new development areas. Supported by the advantages of boundary crossings, logistics and cross-border collaboration, it is gradually developing into Hong Kong’s innovation, technology and industry hub. As AI, data science, life and health technologies, and other high-end industries expand their presence in the area, the Northern Metropolis is widely regarded as a new engine for Hong Kong’s future development.
Q2: What role does HKT play in the development of the Northern Metropolis?
Through next-generation digital infrastructure—including the AI Superhighway and the 3.2Tbps AI data centre interconnection Superhighway powered by hollow-core fibre—HKT seamlessly connects Hong Kong’s computing resources. This helps accelerate model training, enable real-time data processing and meet the demands of next-generation AI workloads, unlocking the full potential of AI development. Meanwhile, 1O1O uses its 5G network to provide individual and business customers with a more stable and seamless connectivity experience across a range of cross-border mobile scenarios.
Q3: What practical value does 5G technology offer 1O1O customers?
5G technology gives 1O1O customers faster connectivity with lower latency. Customers can enjoy an improved experience when using multiple devices simultaneously or streaming high-definition content. 5G technology can also provide more effective support for cloud collaboration, AI applications, cross-border working and business travel.
