Staying ahead: Keeping Hong Kong‘s Digital Ecosystem Competitive (2017-8-11)

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Staying ahead: Keeping Hong Kong‘s Digital Ecosystem Competitive Charles Mok Legislative Councillor (Information Technology) The Future of the Digital Ecosystem in Hong Kong TRPC Roundtable 2017.8.11


Source: Ooma (May 2017)

Source: Akamai‘s State of the Internet report Q1 2017

Hong Kong:

Top of the league in average

internet connection speed


Take a closer look

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Source: Office of the Communications Authority, Hong Kong (www.ofca.gov.hk)


…OFCA’s definition of ‘broadband service’? Broadband means the capacity to transmit data at the rate of

1Mbps or above.

4 Source: Office of the Communications Authority, Hong Kong


Do we need an update to improve broadband service quality?

5 Source: Annual Report 2015/16 of Office of the Communications Authority, Hong Kong


How competitive is Hong Kong’s digital ecosystem? Neither ‘Stall Out’ nor ‘Stand Out’



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Video streaming services see rising demand as more viewers prefer high-resolution videos


Consuming more HD content on mobile devices

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Gaming / eSport Another driver of internet traffic

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Pushing beyond ‘digital plateau’

Accessible and affordable internet access: crucial in a innovation-led digital ecosystem

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Coverage and quality of broadband connections Lack of choice and quality service in remote areas

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Capacity of network infrastructure VS rising mobile data consumtpion

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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 15


Incentivizing investment in network infrastructure

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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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