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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.

Broadcasters’ disappointment on cessation of DAB+ in Hong Kong

06.04.2017 - Hong Kong

Albert Cheng of Hong Kong's Digital Broadcasting Corporation (DBC) expresses his disappointment with the short-sighted approach to digital radio at a time when the rest of the world is moving forward, and broadcast digital radio is advancing in other parts of the world. This development underlines the importance of incumbent broadcasters, existing commercial and government broadcasters working together for a successful launch of digital radio. However, cessation of DAB+ now does not preclude a relaunch by incumbent broadcasters further down the track.

(South China Morning Post) Read more

Public service broadcasting in China and Hong Kong #RadioAsia

02.05.2016 - China - Hong Kong

In a Radio Asia conference session about public service broadcasting, a range of speakers discussed the challenges and importance of public sector broadcasting. RTHK Hong Kong, has been developing digital broadcasting on DAB since 2011, and has a mobile app and online services.

(Asia Radio Today) Read more

Meet Frontier Silicon at HKEF

16.03.2016 - Frontier Smart Technologies WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom - Hong Kong

Experience our latest connected audio platforms and next generation advanced DAB/DAB+ solutions.

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Hong Kong DAB licensees get EPG grace

27.09.2014 - Hong Kong

Hong Kong's Communications Authority (CA) has given three DAB licensees an additional three and a half years to provide an Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) for their digital radio services. The original date of September 2012 was extended to September this year.

(Asia Radio Today) Read more

Phoenix gets more time to launch third DAB channel

26.09.2014 - Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s media regulator has extended the deadline for Phoenix U Radio to launch its third DAB channel. The Communications Authority has set a new date of September 19 2015, the second time the launch has been deferred.

(Asia Radio Today) Read more

Frontier Silicon to showcase DAB/DAB+ radio solutions at HKEF

24.09.2014 - United Kingdom - Hong Kong

Frontier Silicon, the market leader in DAB/DAB+ radio and connected audio solutions technology will be showcasing their latest technologies at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair. The Frontier Silicon invite visitors to their demonstration room which will allow visitors to experience the next generation advanced DAB/DAB+ solutions.

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Digital Radio an important topic at the RadioAsia 2014 conference

29.05.2014 - United Kingdom - India - Hong Kong - Malaysia

Digital radio broadcasting has become an important topic in at least four Asian countries. In Hong Kong, DAB+ has been on-air for some time, with 15 stations already available; in Malaysia, trials have started; and in Thailand and Indonesia, tests of the technology are slated for this year.

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RadioAsia2014: Successes and challenges for Asian radio

24.05.2014 - India - Malaysia - Hong Kong - Thailand - Bangladesh

Saturday’s final session at RadioAsia 2014 saw eight panelists from around the world share their expertise.

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Hong Kong station hands out free digital sets

02.05.2014 - Hong Kong

Looking to expand its reach, Hong Kong's Digital Broadcasting Corp (DBC) is handing out free digital radio sets.

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Digital radio sends out message

29.04.2014 - Hong Kong

To expand the station's infiltration rate, owner Bill Wong Cho-bau is sparing no effort and is handing out digital radio sets widely. I saw Loh recently, and he said digital sets have already been installed in more than 10,000 taxis and 5,000 green and red public light buses.

(Hong Kong Standard) Read more