GSM network to cover fixed line service

SmarTone-Vodafone makes use of its GSM network to provide wireless fixed line service. The phone to be used at home is a modified GSM phone with a base and a handset. The monthly charge is not competitive indeed, at HK$118 per month. One of the benefits is the basic plan has covered unlimited IP calls to overseas. The public acceptance of the new service remains not clear but SmarTone has made inovative use of its network to attract fixed line customers.