staying ahead: keeping hong kong's digital ecosystem competitive
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Staying ahead: Keeping Hong Kong‘s Digital Ecosystem Competitive
The Future of the Digital Ecosystem in Hong Kong
TRPC Roundtable 2017.8.11
Charles Mok Legislative Councillor (Information Technology)
Source: Ooma (May 2017)
Hong Kong: Top of the league in average internet connection speed
Source: Akamai‘s State of the Internet report Q1 2017
“ Broadband means the capacity to
transmit data at the rate of
1Mbps or above.
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…OFCA’s definition of ‘broadband service’?
Source: Office of the Communications Authority, Hong Kong
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Source: Annual Report 2015/16 of Office of the Communications Authority, Hong Kong
Do we need an update to improve broadband service quality?
Accessible and affordable internet access: crucial in a innovation-led digital ecosystem
Pushing beyond ‘digital plateau’
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Network Neutrality in existing laws Telecommunications Ordinance
- ss.36A & 36B: determine terms of interconnection & issue direction - s.24(1)(c): telecom officer wilfully detains or delays any message Licence conditions of the telecommunications service - General Condition: requirement for provision of service & control of interference & obstruction Competition Ordinance, Trade Descriptions Ordinance
- prohibits unfair trade practices
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Incentivizing investment in network infrastructure
Preserving freedom and openness of internet access to consumers
More dialogue and transparency needed Need a path forward to achieve win-win-win solution for ISPs, Content Service Providers and consumers
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