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what is the progress so far in the issue of such licences and what are the terms for granting such a licence; and
what companies and organisations are eligible to apply for such a licence?
Reply:
(a)
(b)
The drafting of the new "self-provision" licence is substantially
to We have circulated the draft licence completed.
the telecommunications industry for consultation and are considering, together with the Law Draftsman, the comments received for incorporation into the proposed licence.
As regards the terms of the licence, the licence will permit the licensee to set up an external private circuit, such as by satellite, for its own communications use. The licensee will not be allowed to offer any external public telecommunications service and the self-provided circuit will not be allowed to be connected to any public telecommunications network in Hong Kong unless for the specific purpose of connecting up the various locations of the licensee's business in Hong Kong as approved by the Telecommunications Authority.
Any legal person such as a company or an organisation is eligible to apply for a licence. A licence will be granted if the Telecommunications Authority is satisfied that the licence conditions could reasonably be complied with.
End/Wednesday, January 18, 1995
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