Hong Kong decision disappoints broadcasters, boosts Singapore

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Observers believe that Singapore will be the biggest beneficiary of the Hong Kong government's decision to keep existing broadcasting rules in place. The suspension of work on the new telecommunications reform bill was a complete reversal of policy for the Hong Kong government, which had earlier deemed it a vital necessity. Many state that this development enhances Singapore's appeal as a regional base for multinational broadcasting.

Telecommunications Regulation

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Telephone bidders face a possible rule change

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Foreign companies that established ties with local firms in India to operate telephone networks in the country face a possible rule change. The government decided to revise its rules on the processing of basic-telephone bids after the auctions for basic-telephone networks surpassed expectations. It is reportedly planning to impose a cap to prevent any foreign company from monopolizing the local telecommunications market.

India

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Consumers are winners in Hong Kong phone pact

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China's move to allow Hong Kong's Office of the Telecommunications to award additional licenses should prove a boon to consumers who would end up paying around half of existing prices for telecommunications equipment and services, especially mobile telephones. An initial agreement involved adding six new mobile phone licenses to the existing five after China takes over Hong Kong in Jul. 1997.

Mobile Radio Licensing, China, Wireless communications

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