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| 11.12.00
| ITB
| A consultation paper entitled "Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting in Hong Kong" was published on 1 December 2000. The Administration briefed members on the key policy proposals set out in the Consultation Paper. [Consultation Paper]
The Administration confirmed that notwithstanding the implementation of digital terrestrial broadcasting, Asia Television Limited (ATV) and Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) were required under their existing licences to provide free TV service. Should they wish to provide pay TV service, they would need to apply for the relevant licence.
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| 18.10.01
| ITB
| The Administration's supplementary information on responses to the consultation paper regarding the Mainland's digital terrestrial television (DTT) development was circulated to members on 19.10.01. [Letters]
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| 28.6.02
| ITB
| The Administration issued an information paper on 28 June 2002 on the latest position regarding the development of digital terrestrial broadcasting. It summarized the results of the public consultation conducted in December 2000. Members noted that both TVB and ATV had strongly urged the Administration to wait for the emerging Mainland DTT standard instead of adopting the European DVB-T standard, although this might lead to a delay in the implementation of DTT in Hong Kong. [Paper]
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| 5.12.03
| ITB
| The Panel noted the background brief on digital terrestrial broadcasting prepared by the Secretariat summarizing the past developments and the Panel's concerns on the policy and regulatory proposals for implementation of digital terrestrial broadcasting in Hong Kong. [Background brief]
A member reiterated his request of designating at least one channel for the public upon implementation of DTT. In view of the small and densely populated territory of Hong Kong and with the prevalence of information and communication technologies, the Administration had no plan to allocate a designated channel for the community at that time but would keep the issue in review.
The Administration reported that the Government would conduct a second round consultation on digital terrestrial broadcasting.
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| 8.3.04
| ITB
| At the Panel meeting, representatives from broadcasting and related industries as well as Consumer Council were invited to express their views on the second consultation paper. [Second Consultation Paper] ATV and TVB considered that Hong Kong should adopt the same DTT standard as that of the Mainland which was expected to be available in 2005. Deputations were in support of the implementation of digital terrestrial broadcasting in Hong Kong.
On concerns about possible discontinuation of domestic free TV programme services upon transition to DTT, the Administration was requested to ensure that the underprivileged would not be deprived of quality free TV programme services.
The Administration undertook to study the submissions received in response to the second consultation and submit its recommendation for the Chief Executive's approval in Council in mid-2004.
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| 9.7.04
| ITB
| At its meeting on 6 July 2004, the Executive Council decided that the implementation framework for DTT broadcasting as set out in Annex A of the LegCo Brief be accepted. [LegCo Brief] According to the Administration's plan, simulcasting of both analogue and DTT services by ATV and TVB would start within 2007 at the latest.
The Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology issued a statement on the Implementation Framework for DTT Broadcasting [Statement] and a press release on Hong Kong's launch of DTT broadcasting in 2007. [Press Release]
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| 17.11.04
| CQ
| Hon LAU Kong-wah raised a question on reception quality of free TV signals [Hansard "page 73"]
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| 14.11.05
| ITB
| The Administration has briefed the Panel on, inter alia, its latest position on the development of digital audio broadcasting. [Paper "paragraphs 4 to 6"]
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| 9.1.06
| ITB
| The Panel discussed with deputations, including World DAB Forum and commercial operators, and the Administration on the development of digital audio broadcasting in Hong Kong. [Paper] [Information note prepared by Research and Library Services Division]
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| 29.3.06
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| On 29 March 2006, the Government issued Legislative Council Brief on "Implementation framework for digital terrestrial television broadcasting in Hong Kong" [Legislative Brief]
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| 18.7.06
| ITB
| On 29 March 2006, the Government issued Legislative Council Brief on "Implementation framework for digital terrestrial television broadcasting in Hong Kong". The Panel met with the Administration and deputations on "Progress in the implementation of digital terrestrial television broadcasting in Hong Kong" [Paper]
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| 13.12.06
| CQ
| Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing raised a question on broadcasting standard. [Hansard "page 26"]
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| 11.6.07
| ITB
| The Panel discussed with the Administration and received deputations' views on the progress of implementation of DTT in Hong Kong with respect to the selection of transmission standard and other related issues.
[Legislative Council Brief]
[Press release issued by the Telecommunications Authority]
[Background brief]
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| 13.6.07
| CQ
| Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing raised a question on relaying China Central Television Channels by Hong Kong ground stations. [Hansard "page 74"]
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| 12.11.07
| ITB
| The Panel discussed with the Administration the latest progress of implementation of DTT in Hong Kong. The Administration highlighted the latest development pending the formal launch of DTT services by the end of 2007.
[Paper]
[Generic Code of Practice on Television Technical Standards]
[Background brief]
[Follow-up paper]
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| 14.11.07
| CQ
| Hon Howard YOUNG raised a question on reception quality of free TV signals. [Hansard "page 90"]
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| 19.2.08
| ITB
| The Administration updated the Panel on further progress over the past few months, including the relevant regulatory decisions made by the Broadcasting Authority (BA), coverage of DTT broadcasting, labelling scheme for DTT receivers as well as promotion and publicity activities. [Paper]
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| 9.4.08
| CQ
| Hon Howard YOUNG raised a question on allowing pay television operators to transmit digital broadcast signals of free television broadcasters. [Hansard "page 7"]
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| 23.4.08
| CQ
| Hon LAU Kong-wah raised a question on installation of television broadcasting systems in private estates. [Hansard "page 46"]
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| 9.7.08
| CQ
| Hon James TO Kun-sun raised a question on digital broadcasting. [Hansard "page 114"]
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| 11.5.09
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the latest development of digital terrestrial television services, including progress on network rollout, market supply of consumer products, public response and further action ahead. [Paper] [Background brief] [Submission from a member of the public] (Chinese version only) [Administration's response to the submission]
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| 13.5.09
| CQ
| Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee raised a question on digital terrestrial television. [Hansard "page 101"]
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| 14.12.09
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the latest progress of the implementation of the digital terrestrial television Services including progress on network rollout, supply of receiver products in the consumer electronics market, public response and latest publicity. [Paper] [Background brief]
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| 20.1.10
| CQ
| Hon KAM Nai-wai raised a question on analogue and digital television services. [Hansard "page 90"]
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| 8.3.10
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the implementation framework for the development of digital audio broadcasting and broadcast-type mobile TV services in Hong Kong. [LegCo Brief] [Background brief]
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| 12.5.10
| CQ
| Dr Hon Samson TAM Wai-ho raised a question on measures to assist persons with physical disabilities in using information and communication technology facilities. [Hansard "page 70"]
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| 5.11.10
| ITB
| The Administration issued Legislative Council Brief on three applications made by Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited, Phoenix U Radio Limited and Wave Media Limited respectively for sound broadcasting licences to provide digital audio broadcasting services. [LegCo Brief]
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| 10.1.11
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the latest progress of implementation of the digital terrestrial television services. [Paper] [Background brief] [Follow-up paper]
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| 24.3.11
| ITB
| The Administration issued Legislative Council Brief on the grant of sound broadcasting licences to Digital Broadcasting Corporation Hong Kong Limited (formerly known as Wave Media Limited), Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited and Phoenix U Radio Limited for providing digital audio broadcasting services. [LegCo Brief]
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| 15.6.11
| CQ
| Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip raised a question on reception of digital terrestrial television signals and analogue television signals. [Hansard "page 91"]
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| 11.7.11
| ITB
| The Administration updated the Panel on the deferral of target date for switching off analogue television services from end 2012 to end 2015. [LegCo Brief] [Background brief]
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