Whether it’s for work or travel, finding the right mobile data plan is essential. Not only will it ensure you have a reliable connection while abroad, but it also helps to prevent expensive roaming charges when using local services such as WhatsApp or Google Search. But with so many options available, which one is best for you? Let’s take a look at some of the top Hong Kong prepaid SIM cards and their respective data packages to help you make an informed decision.
While a modernisation of data protection laws in Hong Kong is mooted, businesses should be aware that the existing framework is not without its own limitations. For example, the definition of personal data in the PDPO only applies to information about a person who is identified or identifiable. A change to this could lead to a broader range of data being covered by the legislation, and increase compliance measures for companies that process personal information.
In addition, there are restrictions on the transfer of data to countries outside the PDPO jurisdiction. Under DPP2 and DPP4, data users are required to use contractual or other means to ensure that a third party processor who processes personal information in the course of providing a service does not access, process, erase, lose, or misuse the data. This is not always practical, however, and some companies may opt to hire a local data manager to oversee any such processing.
The tabel data hk 6d is an excellent option for those looking to stay within the PDPO jurisdiction while still receiving high-speed 4G connectivity. The card has a generous 8 GB of roaming data for HK and mainland China, and is priced at HK$ 338. It is a bit more expensive than other data SIMs from the same company, but it is also the only 3HK prepaid SIM with unlimited roaming in mainland China and is exempt from the administration fee levied on others.
If you’re interested in getting a prepaid Hong Kong SIM with unlimited data for both HK and mainland China, the iDD SIM from Multibyte Info Group is an excellent choice. This MVNO runs on the Three HK and China Mobile HK networks, and offers some of the most affordable 4G data packages in the 3HK lineup. It’s available at the 3Shop in Hong Kong and select Indonesian grocery stores, full list here.