The Communications Authority (CA) is inviting members of the public to submit their views to the CA Secretariat between February 18 and April 2, 2013, on the quality and variety of television programmes provided by the two domestic free television programme service licensees, namely Asia Television Limited (ATV) and Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). In the context of the mid-term review of ATV and TVB's licenses conducted in 2010, the CA decided to collect public views on the quality and … [Read more...] about Views sought on programmes provided by free TV licensees in Hong Kong
Asia Television Limited
Update on Hong Kong FTA Olympic broadcast rights
In light of recent debate surrounding the broadcast of the 2012 Olympic Games on FTA channels in Hong Kong, Television Broadcast Limited (TVB) has announced that they have been actively negotiating with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the acquisition of broadcast rights of the Games. The company said it will make the best effort to acquire the rights of the Olympic Games to serve the interest of the public at large. Once a decision has been made, TVB will invite Asia … [Read more...] about Update on Hong Kong FTA Olympic broadcast rights
Hong Kong’s digital TV city-wide coverage exemption extended
Hong Kong - The Broadcasting Authority has given approval for Asia Television Limited (ATV) and Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) to extend the coverage of their digital terrestrial television services to 85% by December 31, and extended the exemption for city-wide coverage to 30 June 2010. According to the Broadcasting Ordinance, ATV and TVB must ensure their television programme services can be received throughout Hong Kong to the authority's satisfaction. However, the ordinance also … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s digital TV city-wide coverage exemption extended
