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
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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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