Hong Kong home broadband looks cheap in the ads — "$98 for 1000M!" — but the price you actually pay depends on your building, your housing type, and how hard you negotiate. This guide explains the two technologies (fibre and 5G fixed-wireless), how the public- vs private-housing pricing split works, and why almost every provider hides the real price behind "call or WhatsApp us for a quote".
Fibre vs 5G home broadband
Fibre (FTTH/FTTB) runs a cable into your flat and is the most consistent option — symmetric 1000M is standard, with 2500M and 10G tiers for power users. 5G home broadband is fixed-wireless: a plug-and-play router uses the mobile 5G network, so there is no installation and no wait. 5G suits renters, short leases, and buildings where fibre is not available or where the landlord will not allow new wiring.
| If you… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Own your flat, want top stability | 1000M fibre (or 2500M+ for heavy use) |
| Rent / short lease / no fibre | 5G home broadband (no install) |
| Live in public housing (公屋) | Ask for the public-housing online price |
Public vs private housing pricing
Almost every fibre provider quotes two prices for the same speed: a lower one for public-housing (公屋) estates and a higher one for private (私樓) buildings. The wiring is often already in place in public estates, so the online price there can be well under HK$100/month for 1000M. Our listing shows both where the provider publishes them, and our public-housing topic ranks only the plans with a 公屋 price.
Compare home broadband prices →Why providers say "call us" for the price
The advertised online price is a real, self-serve number — but the lowest price is negotiated. Sales teams (and roadshow booths) have discretion to add free months, waive installation, throw in supermarket vouchers, or match a competitor, and they would rather do that on a call than publish it. The practical approach: use the online-registration price as your anchor, then ask for a quote and let them improve on it.
Frequently asked questions
Is 1000M fibre enough for a household?
Yes — for almost all households 1000M comfortably handles 4K streaming, video calls and gaming across many devices at once. Only consider 2500M or 10G if you have heavy simultaneous uploads, home servers, or 2.5G/10G wired gear.
Can I get broadband without installation?
Yes — 5G home broadband is fixed-wireless and plug-and-play, with the router included and no technician visit. It is the fastest option to set up and the easiest to cancel, which is why it suits renters.
Are the prices on DealSifu the final price?
They are the published online-registration prices, which are a reliable anchor. The final price depends on your building's coverage and the current promotion, and is often negotiable — get a quote from the provider to confirm.