Implementing the Government’s subsidy scheme to encourage the extension of fibre-based network to villages in remote areas
Overseeing implementation of the Competition Ordinance (CO) in the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors and liaison with the Competition Commission which shares concurrent jurisdiction with the CA
Handling cases related to the CO in the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors, as well as providing advice and analysis on competition related matters
Monitoring overseas regulatory developments and identifying best practices for review and adoption in Hong Kong
Managing various regulatory measures for protection of interests of telecommunications service consumers and monitoring their effectiveness
Handling cases related to the Trade Descriptions Ordinance (TDO) involving broadcasting and telecommunications licensees
Enforcing real-name registration programme for SIM cards
Co-ordinating road opening works of telecom operators
Enforcing the protection of underground telecommunications infrastructure as proposed in the amendments to the Telecommunications Ordinance (TO)
Handling CA determinations under section 36A of the Telecommunications Ordinance
Handling CA authorisations under section 14(1A) of the Telecommunications Ordinance
Market and Competition Division 2
Implementing the Government’s subsidy scheme for encouraging early deployment of 5G
Overseeing implementation of the fair trading sections of the TDO in the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors and liaison with the Customs and Excise Department which shares concurrent jurisdiction with the CA
Handling cases related to the TDO involving broadcasting and telecommunications licensees, and providing enforcement support where necessary
Managing the spectrum auctioning platform and conducting spectrum auctions
Handling matters related to universal service arrangements
Handling public payphone related matters, including the use of payphone kiosks for providing various public telecommunications services and smart kiosks functions
Providing legal support to CA and OFCA
Administering legal consultancy engagement
Handling CA determinations under section 36A of the Telecommunications Ordinance
Handling CA authorisations under section 14(1A) of the Telecommunications Ordinance
Providing secretariat support to the Telecommunications Affairs Committee (TAC)
Coordinating telecommunications issues for reporting to the CA via DG-Com report
Implementing the enhanced appeal mechanism as proposed in the TO amendments