Post offices closed; likewise CEM and Macao Water customer centres; three CTM shops open but providing limited service.
As only city in the Greater Bay Area without 5G, Macao lags behind in tech stakes; CTM awaits licence from government, stating it has been ready since last summer.
Ordinary business category charges reduced by 20%, rates for social housing customers slashed by more than half.
Chief Executive indicates new system may be given the go-ahead before the Telecommunications Law is complete.
Among others, Macao’s airport, Science Centre and World Trade Centre all face increased scrutiny under new proposals which are likely to adopt a modus operandi similar to the mainland’s.
CTM is investing MOP 2 billion in its 5G network over five years, Ebel Cham Pou I, the vice president for the telecom’s commercial affairs, told reporters on Monday.
CTM Network Services Vice President Declan Leong Pui Hong told reporters on Monday that the progress of setting up the city’s 5G internet network was “ideal”, adding that Macao would have full indoor and outdoor 5G coverage by the end of December.
Local telecom operator CTM CEO Vandy Poon Fuk Hei said on Monday that his company was ready to launch its 5G service as soon as the government issues the operating licence.
