Hong Kong, December 24, 2008 – The Hong Kong SAR Government published on December 22 its decisions on a framework for development of mobile television services. As recommended by CASBAA last year (You can find the April 2008 CASBAA submission paper here), Hong Kong adopted a “pro-mobile TV” regulatory approach that provides frequencies for multiple operators with comparatively few constraints. In particular, the SAR government chose to exempt mobile broadcasting from existing regulation under the Broadcasting Act, and opt for industry self-regulatory codes. CASBAA welcomes these policies, and hopes they will lead to an early introduction of commercial mobile broadcasting.
The Hong Kong government’s announcement can be found here: http://www.cedb.gov.hk/ctb/eng/press/pr22122008.htm.