Government
urged to promote wireless services and technologies
To promote further development of wireless
industry, CK raised a Council Question in
LegCo to push for more pilot projects be
developed on wireless services and technologies.
"Given that many overseas countries,
such as Taiwan and the UK are going to
pursue 'Wireless City' like initiatives
to develop Internet access infrastructure
and applications, I believe that much
efforts is needed to encourage the wider
use of wireless and mobile technology,"
CK said.
CK urged Government to make reference
to those wireless city projects taken
place overseas as this will encourage
public and private enterprises to establish
Broadband Wireless Access infrastructure
across Hong Kong.
In response to CK's question, Government
revealed that the OFTA will issue a public
consultation paper later this month on
the introduction of class licenses on
Broadband Wireless Access service. Government
believed that the new license will facilitate
network operators in implementing the
new broadband access infrastructure so
that customers can enjoy a wider coverage
of wireless broadband service.
CK will continue to work on this issue
and discuss with the industry in the Working
Group on Wireless Technologies to explore
further actions for promoting the wider
adoption of wireless and mobile service
and technology.
The Council Question and reply from Government
can be found at http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200412/15/1215215.htm
15/ 12/ 2004
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