The Commerce, Industry and Technology Bureau (CITB) has launched a three-month consultation on whether Hong Kong should continue its interconnection policy for local telecommunications operators.
CITB is asking the industry about different options governing interconnections, and is also seeking views on charges following the opening up of the telecom market seven years ago.
'It is very timely for the government to conduct an overall policy review on Type 2 interconnection,' CITB said.
The review will examine whether Type 2 interconnections - customer links that must be provided by established carriers to non-network operators - remain relevant and necessary to enable effective competition and promote investment in the local market.
Former telephone monopoly PCCW provides the most Type 2 interconnections to rivals such as Wharf T&T and New World Telecommunications.
Other competitors such as Hutchison Global Communications and City Telecom have built their own networks.