HDTV development in Hong Kong

Digital TV is being offered by all pay TV operators in Hong Kong via cable, satellite and broadband network. As for terrestrial TV, the Government announced in July 2004 the implementation framework for digital terrestrial TV (DTT). The existing two terrestrial TV broadcasters, Asia Television Limited (ATV) and Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) are required to launch DTT by 2007 and achieve at least 75% of coverage in 2008. Subject to further market and technical studies, the Government aims to switch off analogue broadcasting in 2012.

Tenants of over 140 public rental housing (PRH) estates can now receive Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) broadcast with proper TV device. Starting last year, the HA arranged upgrading work for the communal aerial broadcast distribution (CABD) system in its estates in two phases to tie in with the phased DTT launched by the two domestic free television stations, Asia Television Limited and Television Broadcasts Limited. Subsequent to the completion of the first phase covering 68 estates last December, the second phase was now completed as scheduled, adding some 80 estates and hence all PRH are now ready to receive DTT broadcast.

With all upgrading works completed, anytime the two TV broadcasters commence DTT broadcast through their transmission stations at Temple Hill, Golden Hill, Kowloon Peak, Castle Peak, Cloudy Hill, Lamma Island and Mount Nicholson, PRH residents would be able to receive DTT signals.

LCD 22" or 26" (and above) TV with 720p standard (refer to CNET) will be good enough to receive the HDTV broadcast.

Source:
Digital TV Gov HK
TVB HD
HK Housing Authority
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