China Mobile, Ubitus Partner to launch 5G Cloud Game Streaming Service

CMHK selects Ubitus for UGAME service
CMHK selects Ubitus for UGAME service

China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) is the first telco operator in Hong Kong to launch its gaming service ‘UGAME’ on mobile and UTV devices. CMHK is partnering with global cloud gaming provider, Ubitus, to launch this 5G cloud gaming service and help shape the future of mobile game streaming.

This new UGAME service is exclusive to CMHK customers in Hong Kong. The 5G cloud gaming service platform is now providing 40 titles with various types of games ranging from action and adventure to fighting.

“Ubitus is delighted to collaborate with CMHK for 5G cloud gaming by using our industry-leading technologies,” said Wesley Kuo, CEO of Ubitus. “Bringing new business model, technological strengths and global connections in the gaming industry meet with CMHK leading position in Hong Kong, we expect consumers will enjoy the next level cloud gaming and pioneer 5G services.”

China Mobile Hong Kong’s 5G streaming game service supported by Ubitus can deliver instant console gaming experiences without the need for users to equip themselves with expensive high-end computers or game consoles. Users will be able to get a taste of streaming gaming live over 5G, “revolutionizing the gaming experience by combining the best videogames with the quality of CMHK network.”

About China Mobile and Ubitus

Founded in January 1997, China Mobile Hong Kong is the wholly-owned subsidiary of China Mobile (HKEx: 941) (NYSE: CHL), which ranks 56th on the Fortune Global 500. The company is committed to the further development of their 5G network, combining it with new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), cloud computing and big data.

Ubitus partners with telecom carriers, online service providers and game publishers around the world. With its comprehensive GDK (game development kit), Ubitus provides a “fast-to-market” onboarding solution to support game companies in Japan and overseas, who are interested in cloud gaming.