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Background

The domestic pay television programme service (pay TV) licence of Now TV Limited (Now TV) is valid for 12 years and due to expire on 25 September 2027. According to the Broadcasting Ordinance (Cap. 562), the Chief Executive in Council (CE in C) may renew pay TV licence of Now TV on the recommendation of the Communications Authority (CA). Now TV has submitted its licence renewal application to CA which will carry out a detailed assessment of performance of Now TV against relevant statutory requirements, licence conditions, codes of practice, as well as public views on the service of Now TV in the formulation of its recommendations to CE in C.

Purpose

The purpose of the public consultation is to gauge views from members of the public on the pay TV licensed service of Now TV. CA will take into account public views received in formulating recommendations to CE in C on the licence renewal application.

Information Document

For easy reference by members of the public, a summary of Now TV's licensed pay TV service, investment plan and major regulatory requirements on pay TV service and the compliance by Now TV with these requirements are set out in the information document.

Televised Online Public Hearing

Televised Online Public Hearing has ended on 17 January 2026.

Written Submissions

Members of the public are welcome to submit their views by 1 February 2026 through any of the following means –

Press Release

Press Release

Publicity Video

Publicity Video

Enquiry
Important Disclaimer
CA reserves the right to make public any submissions received during the public consultation in whole or in part and disclose the identity of the source. Information and views received during the public consultation will only be used for purposes related to domestic pay TV service licence. Any personal data collected during the process will be handled in accordance with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance and/or the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data. Any material in the submissions deemed to be confidential should be clearly marked. CA would take such markings into account in making the decision as to whether such information will be disclosed or not. Acknowledgement of receipt of views and comments will not be provided.