The National Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday said that it would not begin deliberating over Homeplus Digital Co’s application to fill the vacant Channel 52 with Chinese Television System’s (CTS) news channel until it has consulted with local government officials.
Homeplus, the nation’s largest multiple system operator, had previously proposed moving Global News from Channel 85 to Channel 52, but it retracted the application without providing an explanation.
On Monday last week, Homeplus submitted a new application, proposing that the CTS News and Info channel fill the vacancy.
On the same day, the commission rejected four cable operators’ applications to occupy Channel
Homeplus backs CTS bid to secure Channel 52 slot
INCLUSIVE SCHEDULE: CTS’ general manager said that the channel would include content from PTS’ Hoklo and Hakka news channels
By Jake Chung / Staff writer, with CNA
Chinese Television System (CTS) and Homeplus Digital Co have partnered to file an application for CTS News and Info channel to move to Channel 52, which has not been in use for the past two months.
The channel was originally licensed to CTi News, but has been vacant since the National Communications Commission on Nov. 18 last year announced that it would not renew the channel’s broadcast license, which expired on Dec. 13.
No new Channel 52 application from Homeplus
MANEUVERING: Homeplus withdrew its application after CTS gained approval to make a deal with the company so that CTS News and Info could move to the vacant channel
By Shelley Shan / Staff reporter
Homeplus Digital Co has yet to file a new application for another news channel to take over Channel 52 after retracting its previous application on Friday last week, the National Communications Commission said yesterday, adding that it would evaluate any proposed replacement based on four main aspects stipulated in the Cable Radio and Television Act’s (有線廣播電視法) enforcement rules.
The commission on Nov. 18 last year refused to renew the broadcasting license for CTi News, which had occupied the channel.