Hong Kong - Current situation - History

20.12.2016

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

25.11.2016

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 were 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. 

Two broadcasters are now broadcasting via DAB+ on Mux 11C(220.352 MHz) in VHF Band III.
The four DAB+ stakeholders 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 operates and maintains the network on behalf of the Consortium and the seven hilltop sites.

04.08.2015

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 operates and maintains the network on behalf of the Consortium and the seven hilltop sites.