TRADING FUND REPORT 2023/24
In 2023/24, we achieved/surpassed all performance targets in our 54 job areas. The full list of our performance targets for 2024/25 are also set out in the table below.
The level of service we provide is influenced to some extent by exceptional circumstances and workloads during peak periods. The following table takes these factors into account and sets out the standard service delivery times we aim to achieve for a wide range of services.
| Services | Service Delivery Standard for 2023/24 | Performance Target (% meeting service standard) for 2023/24 | Actual Average Performance in 2023/24 | Service Delivery Standard (Performance Target) for 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing of Broadcasting Service Licence Applications | ||||
| Non-domestic Television Programme Service/Other Licensable Television Programme Service | 4 months | 100% | 100% | 4 months (100%) |
| Processing of Telecommunications Service Licence Applications/Registrations | ||||
| Mobile Radio System Licence | ||||
| Establishment of a new system | 38 working days | 98% | 100% | 38 working days (98%) |
| Relocation/Addition of base station | 32 working days | 98% | 100% | 32 working days (98%) |
| Addition of mobile station | ||||
| 5 working days | 99% | 100% | 5 working days (99%) |
| 8 working days | 99% | 100% | 8 working days (99%) |
| Replacement of mobile station equipment | ||||
| 5 working days | 99% | 100% | 5 working days (99%) |
| 8 working days | 99% | 100% | 8 working days (99%) |
| Replacement of base station equipment | 8 working days | 99% | 100% | 8 working days (99%) |
| Issue of licence | 8 working days | 99% | 100% | 8 working days (99%) |
| Radio Dealers Licence | 4 working days | 99% | 100% | 4 working days (99%) |
| Industrial, Scientific and Medical Electronic Machines Licence | 5 working days | 99% | 100% | 5 working days (99%) |
| Radio Determination and Conveyance of Commands, Status and Data Licence | 5 working days | 99% | 100% | 5 working days (99%) |
| Satellite Master Antenna Television Licence | ||||
| 11 working days | 98% | 100% | 11 working days (98%) |
| 11 working days | 98% | 100% | 11 working days (98%) |
| Ship Station Licence | 9 working days | 99% | 100% | 9 working days (99%) |
| Amateur Station Licence | 9 working days | 99% | 100% | 9 working days (99%) |
| Self-provided External Telecommunications System Licence | 26 working days | 99% | No new case | 26 working days (99%) |
| Services-based Operators Licence | ||||
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| 14 working days | 98% | 100% | 14 working days (98%) |
| 13 working days | 99% | 100% | 13 working days (99%) |
| 3 months | 98% | 100% | 3 months (98%) |
| Unified Carrier Licence | ||||
| 5 working days | 98% | 100% | 5 working days (98%) |
| Public Radiocommunications Service Licence | ||||
| 5 working days | 98% | No new case | 5 working days (98%) |
| 4 months | 98% | No new case | 4 months (98%) |
| Wireless Internet of Things Licence | ||||
| 5 working days | 98% | No new case | 5 working days (98%) |
| 4 months | 98% | No new case | 4 months (98%) |
| Aircraft Station Licence | 5 working days | 98% | 100% | 5 working days (98%)(Note A) |
| Broadcast Radio Relay Station Licence | 15 working days | 98% | No new case | 15 working days (98%) |
| Hotel Television (Transmission) Licence | ||||
| 15 working days | 98% | 100% | 15 working days (98%) |
| 11 working days | 98% | 100% | 11 working days (98%) |
| Class Licence for Offer of Telecommunications Services – Registration | 14 working days | 99% | 100% | 14 working days (99%) |
| Class Licence for Provision of Public Wireless Local Area Network Services – Registration | 14 working days | 99% | 100% | 14 working days (99%) |
| Import and Export Permit | Immediately over counter upon payment by cash or EPS, or 3 working days by cheques or PPS | 98% | 100% | Immediately over counter upon payment by cash or EPS, or 3 working days by cheques or PPS (98%) |
| Transhipment Notification | Within the same day | 98% | 100% | Within the same day (98%) |
| Processing of Certificate and Endorsement Applications under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention) | ||||
| Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Certificate and Endorsement | 5 working days | 95% | 100% | 5 working days (95%) |
| GMDSS Certificate of Equivalent Competency and Endorsement | 5 working days | 95% | 100% | 5 working days (95%) |
| Investigation of Radio Interference | ||||
| Interference on commercial services | Investigation within 6 working days | 96% | 100% | Investigation within 6 working days (96%) |
| Interference on broadcasting services | Investigation within 9 working days | 96% | 100% | Investigation within 9 working days (96%) |
| Processing of Applications for Numbers/Codes | ||||
| Assignment of telecommunications numbers and codes | 8 working days | 90% | 100% | 8 working days (90%) |
| Checking, processing and acceptance of return of telecommunications numbers | 10 working days | 100% | 100% | 10 working days (100%) |
| Handling of Complaints about Broadcasting Matters involving Suspected Breach of the Broadcasting (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance, the Broadcasting Ordinance, Part IIIA of the Telecommunications Ordinance, the terms or conditions of a Broadcasting Licence, or the Broadcasting Codes of Practice | ||||
| Issue of an interim reply | 6 working days | 98% | 100% | 6 working days (98%) |
| Inform complainants of results of cases not involving an investigation(Note B) (or report of progress to the complainant if results of cases are not ready) | 3 weeks | 98% | 100% | 3 weeks (98%) |
| Inform complainants of the Communications Authority (CA)’s decision on complaints involving a straightforward investigation(Note B) (or report of progress to the complainant if CA's decision is not ready) | 8 weeks | 98% | 98.8% | 8 weeks (98%) |
| Inform complainants of CA’s decision on complaints involving a complex investigation(Note B) (or report of progress to the complainant if CA’s decision is not ready) | 4 months | 98% | 100% | 4 months (98%) |
| Handling of Consumer Complaints against Telecommunications Operators (except for complaints relating to Section 7Q of the Telecommunications Ordinance) involving Suspected Breach of the Telecommunications Ordinance or Licence Conditions of the Telecommunications Service Licences | ||||
| Full reply to complainant (or interim reply if full reply is not ready) | 27 working days | 90% | No new case | 27 working days (90%) |
| Handling of Enquiries and Complaints against Operators relating to Section 7Q of the Telecommunications Ordinance | ||||
| For enquiries, issue full reply (or interim reply if full reply is not ready) | Within 14 working days | 90% | 100% | Within 14 working days (90%) |
| For complaints, issue full reply(Note B) (or interim reply if full reply is not ready) | Within 12 weeks | 90% | No new case | Within 12 weeks (90%) |
| Handling of Industry Complaints against Operators (except for complaints relating to Section 7Q of the Telecommunications Ordinance) involving Suspected Breach of the Telecommunications Ordinance or Licence Conditions of the Telecommunications Services Licences | ||||
| Completion of full investigation (or report of progress to the complainant if full investigation is not completed) | Within 45 working days | 90% | No new case | Within 45 working days (90%) |
| Handling of Enquiries and Complaints against Broadcasting and Telecommunications Licensees on Suspected Contravention of the Fair Trading Sections of the Trade Descriptions Ordinance | ||||
| For enquiries, issue full reply (or interim reply if full reply is not ready) | Within 7 working days | 90% | 100% | Within 7 working days (90%) |
| For complaints, issue case progress to the complainant if the case result is not ready | Within 3 months upon acknowledgement of receipt of the complaint | 90% | 100% | Within 3 months upon acknowledgement of receipt of the complaint (90%) |
| Handling of Enquiries and Complaints against Undertakings in the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Sectors on Suspected Contravention of the Competition Ordinance | ||||
| For enquiries, issue full reply (or interim reply if full reply is not ready) | Within 14 working days | 90% | 100% | Within 14 working days (90%) |
| For complaints, issue full reply(Note B) (or interim reply if full reply is not ready) | Within 28 working days | 90% | 100% | Within 28 working days (90%) |
| Handling of Reports on the Suspected Contravention of the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Ordinance | ||||
| Completion of full investigation (or report of progress to the complainant if full investigation is not completed) | Within 10 weeks | 90% | 100% | Within 10 weeks (90%) |
| Reply to Public Enquiries and Complaints of OFCA’s Services | ||||
| Full reply for enquiries (or interim reply if full reply cannot be provided) | Within 7 working days | 90% | 100% | Within 7 working days (90%) |
| Full reply for complaints (or report of progress to the complainant if full investigation is not completed) | With 15 working days | 90% | 100% | Within 15 working days (90%) |
Note A OFCA will issue a letter to the applicant if its application can be referred to the Civil Aviation Department for further processing.
Note B Upon receipt of sufficient information from complainants.