- published: 18 Nov 2011
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Cable TV Hong Kong (Hong Kong Cable/CTVHK), previously known as Wharf Cable before October 1998, is owned and operated by i-CABLE Communications Limited. It is the first subscription television service provider in Hong Kong, offering a broad range of information and entertainment to its viewers through over 100 different pay channels, of which 54 are produced by HKCTV.
i-Cable Communications Ltd provide broadband internet as one of their services.
Hong Kong Cable Television Limited (HKCTV) was renamed in October 1998 from Wharf Cable. Being the second subscription-based TV after the Rediffusion Television (RTV) established in 1957, HKCTV obtained its 12-years Subscription Television Broadcasting Licence from the HKSAR Government in 1993. Since 31 October 1993, its multi-channel pay-television service began to operate for Hong Kong viewers. Along with its establishment, HKCTV has onset the trend of using multi-channel pay-television services in Hong Kong. The rise of this service provides a greater variety of alternatives for entertainment and information to Hong Kong viewers.