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Radio Television Hong Kong formally launched its five DAB channels in 2012. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region reviewed the future of DAB services in Hong Kong in 2017.

The public-service broadcaster RTHK, the only remaining broadcaster on the territory's ensemble 'DAB+ Hong Kong' ended its participation in 2017. At the end, five services were being broadcast, including one in Putonghua and a relay of BBC World Service. Three commercial broadcasters, one of which was unique to the digital platform, previously broadcast services on the ensemble but ceased in 2017.

Last update: 27.06.2018 - older versions

Seven principal transmission stations and two gap-fillers were transmitting DAB+ signals over all urban and suburban areas.

Population coverage was 83%.

11 Government tunnels installed DAB rebroadcasting systems.

Last update: 27.06.2018 - older versions

Regulation for digital radio in Hong Kong included using Band III. The regulator in Hong Kong is the Communications Authority.

Radio station urged to take digital route

01.04.2014 - Hong Kong

Hong Kong Commercial Radio will have to broadcast digitally, a source said, a condition which will be included in its new license requirement. Other radio stations such as Metro Radio and RTHK are already required to go digital, according to the terms of their license.

(Hong Kong Standard) Read more

Regulatory regime for mobile television services in Hong Kong

26.03.2014 - Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Mobile Television Network Limited (HKMTV) recently planned to change the transmission standard of its mobile television services from China Mobile Multimedia Broadcasting (CMMB) to Digital Terrestrial Multimedia Broadcasting (DTMB).

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Hong Kong Communications Authority Notes DAB Investment

27.12.2013 - Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Communications Authority says the territory’s three DAB licensees are investing US$77 million (HK$594 million).

(Radio World) Read more

HK regulator reveals digital radio investment

19.12.2013 - Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s media regulator has revealed that the territory’s three DAB licencees are investing US$77 million (HK$594 million) in the new platform.

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Taxis tune into digital radio

15.09.2013 - Digital Broadcasting Corporation Hong Kong Limited - Hong Kong

Without a feasible distribution network, it's difficult for the station to establish itself - no matter how good the programs are. Fitting every taxi with a radio set must be costly, but it could prove very effective in expanding DBC's reach. Taxi drivers and their passengers are a "captive audience" and getting them to tune in would boost listener numbers greatly.

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Hong Kong: Special meeting of the Legislative Council Finance Committee on the policy area of communications and technology opening remarks

11.04.2013 - Hong Kong

Following is an English translation of the opening remarks by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So. ‘On broadcasting, we will continue to promote the development of digital terrestrial television (DTT) and digital audio broadcasting (DAB) in Hong Kong

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Communications watchdog asks DBC to explain switch in programming

23.10.2012 - Hong Kong

The embattled Digital Broadcasting Corporation must answer to the communications watchdog after stopping scheduled broadcasts and playing non-stop music on all its stations from Sunday night.

(South China Morning Post (subscription)) Read more

DBC staff urge govt to save station

18.10.2012 - Hong Kong

A group of radio hosts and staff from the troubled Digital Broadcasting Corporation will host what they are calling a 'gathering' outside government headquarters this afternoon, to urge the administration to save the cash-strapped station.

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Hong Kong's DBC goes off-air

15.10.2012 - Hong Kong

Hong Kong's financially troubled radio station Digital Broadcasting Corporation (DBC) has gone off-air less than a month after its official launch. Regular programming has ceased, and radio hosts have bid farewell to their listeners.

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Frontier Silicon launches new Network Audio module with iPhone 5 docking

13.10.2012 - Frontier Smart Technologies WorldDAB Member - Hong Kong

Frontier Silicon, the leading supplier of Digital Radio and Network Audio technology, today announces the launch of Venice 6.5, its most cost-effective module for network audio devices.

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