Hong Kong Telecommunications Market br BMI View: Hong Kong has many positive characteristics including comparatively high purchasing power br and a business-friendly environment, and it was the first to launch a commercial long term evolution br network in Asia. Mobile subscriber numbers have long passed the 200 penetration mark and, despite the br latest data from operators and the regulator showing continued growth, this rate is slowing down, br prompting a downgrade in our forecast. 3G and 4G, however, are the key drivers of growth, outperforming br our expectations for the year. Fixed lines continue to post declines at a more rapid pace, although IP lines br are a bright spot for the industry. br br .