The Communications Authority (CA) announced today (2 January 2026) the commencement of a one-month public consultation on the renewal of a domestic pay television programme service (pay TV) licence.
The pay TV licence of Now TV Limited (Now TV) is due to expire on 25 September 2027 1. Now TV has submitted its licence renewal application to CA. In accordance with the requirements under the Broadcasting Ordinance (Cap. 562) (BO) and established procedures, CA will carry out a detailed assessment of the licensee's past performance and collect public views through various means, including carrying out a one-month public consultation, an opinion survey and a televised online public hearing (TOPH). CA will take into account the licensee's performance and renewal proposal, views of the industry and public, the latest market developments etc., and make recommendations on the licence renewal application to the Chief Executive in Council in September 2026.
Members of the public may give their views through various means, including submitting views in writing during the period from 2 January to 1 February 2026 (by email: paytv-pc@ofca.gov.hk, fax: 2507 2219 or mail to: Office of the Communications Authority (Attn: Broadcasting Section 32), 20/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong); and/or by participating in the TOPH which will be held on 17 January 2026. For the TOPH registration arrangements and the details of the licensee's service (including compliance records and investment plans), please visit the dedicated webpage on CA's website.
The pay TV licence of Now TV is valid for 12 years from 26 September 2015 to 25 September 2027. As required by the BO, Now TV has submitted its licence renewal application to CA no less than 24 months before the expiry of the validity period of its licence. CA will carry out a review exercise for the renewal application in accordance with the BO and established procedures.
Communications Authority
Secretariat
2 January 2026
Note:
| (1) | The Chief Executive in Council renewed the licence of PCCW Media Limited in December 2014, with a validity period of 12 years from 26 September 2015 to 25 September 2027. PCCW Media Limited was renamed as Now TV Limited with effect from September 2024. |