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​Hong Kong broadcasting watchdog drops antitrust probe against i-Cable for mandatory bundling

By Yonnex Li ( March 22, 2016, 10:04 GMT | Insight) -- Hong Kong's Communications Authority today said it has decided not to open a full investigation into pay TV operator Hong Kong Cable Television, or i-Cable, for alleged anti-competitive behavior relating to its sub-licensing of broadcasting rights to the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2012 Olympic Games. The competition complaint was lodged by free TV operator Television Broadcasts, or TVB, in June 2012.Hong Kong's Communications Authority, or CA, today said it has decided not to open a full investigation into pay TV operator Hong Kong Cable Television, or i-Cable, for alleged anti-competitive behavior relating to its sub-licensing of broadcasting rights to the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2012 Olympic Games....

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