NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III:3 OF THE

GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TRADE IN SERVICES

The following notification from the delegation of Hong Kong, China, dated 12 September 2024, is being circulated to Members of the Council for Trade in Services.

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1  MEMBER NOTIFYING:

Hong Kong, China

2  NOTIFICATION UNDER:

Article III:3 of the General Agreement on Trade in Services

3  DATE OF ENTRY INTO FORCE:

1 October 2024

3.1  Duration:

Indefinite

4  AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE MEASURE:

Communications Authority

5  DESCRIPTION OF THE MEASURE:

The Telecommunications (Amendment) Ordinance 2024 enables mobile network operators in Hong Kong to install and maintain mobile communications facilities in reserved space in specified buildings (including new and redeveloped commercial, industrial, residential and hotel buildings). The initiative aims to expand Hong Kong's 5G network coverage and facilitate its development into a smart city, enhancing connectivity and seamless engagement for the general public with the 5G network.

6  MEMBERS SPECIFICALLY AFFECTED, IF ANY:

None

7  TEXTS AVAILABLE FROM:

Telecommunications (Amendment) Ordinance 2024

https://www.legco.gov.hk/yr2024/english/ord/2024ord004-e.pdf