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previous plans to link subscription television and the
second local telecommunications network. It was earlier
understood that the winner of cable television franchise
(HKCC) would also be permitted to install and operate a
second telecommunications network. While some potential
subscription TV operators may wish to do both, others may
not.
Satellite Television
Hutchinson were granted, in December 1990, a license to "up link" satellite television from Hong Kong. They have been transmitting a preview channel since May 1991, their
first full channel (sports) since August and their second (music) since 14 September. They have recently obtained the Broadcasting Authorities approval for up link of the BBC
world service TV in mid-November 1991. Their proposal to broadcast BBC world service radio through their transponders
on Asiasat 1 will be submitted for consideration by ExCo in
October.
Hong Kong have undertaken to review the instriction
imposed on their license with regard to Cantonese language programming and subscription as part of the current subscription TV review.
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