Hong Kong - Current situation - History
07.10.2014
The first stage of broadcasting channels in DAB+ in Hong Kong started in August 2011. After the completion of the network construction of seven hilltop sites on 19 June 2012, 17 out of the 18 channels are broadcasting formally.
The Government issued DAB+ licences to three commercial operators – DBC HK (Digital Broadcasting Corporation HongKong Ltd, formerly Wave Media), Metro Broadcast and Phoenix U Radio, together with the public broadcaster, RTHK.
Four broadcasters are now broadcasting via DAB+ on Mux 11C(220.352 MHz) in VHF Band III.
The four DAB+ stakeholders have formed a Consortium (an Industry Working Group) which together with its Technical Committee is looking after detailed network implementation. A marketing committee is planning marketing and promotional activities. RTHK will operate and maintain the network on behalf of the Consortium and the seven hilltop sites.
27.09.2014
The first stage of broadcasting channels in DAB+ in Hong Kong started in August 2011. After the completion of the network construction of seven hilltop sites on 19 June 2012, 15 out of the 18 channels are broadcasting formally.
The Government issued DAB+ licences to three commercial operators – DBC HK (Digital Broadcasting Corporation HongKong Ltd, formerly Wave Media), Metro Broadcast and Phoenix U Radio, together with the public broadcaster, RTHK.
Four broadcasters are now broadcasting via DAB+ on Mux 11C(220.352 MHz) in VHF Band III.
The four DAB+ stakeholders have formed a Consortium (an Industry Working Group) which together with its Technical Committee is looking after detailed network implementation. A marketing committee is planning marketing and promotional activities. RTHK will operate and maintain the network on behalf of the Consortium and the seven hilltop sites.
01.10.2013
The first stage of broadcasting seven channels in DAB+ on a 24 hour basis in Hong Kong started in August 2011. After the completion of the network construction of seven hilltop sites on 19 June 2012, 15 out of the 18 channels are broadcasting formally.
The Government issued DAB+ licences to three commercial operators – DBC HK (Digital Broadcasting Corporation HongKong Ltd, formerly Wave Media), Metro Broadcast and Phoenix U Radio, together with the public broadcaster, RTHK.
Four broadcasters are now broadcasting via DAB+ on Mux 11C(220.352 MHz) in VHF Band III.
The four DAB+ stakeholders have formed a Consortium (an Industry Working Group) which together with its Technical Committee is looking after detailed network implementation. A Marketing Committee is planning marketing and promotional activities. RTHK will operate and maintain the network on behalf of the Consortium and the seven hilltop sites.