Licence conditions may vary according to the types of service. Some of the common conditions imposed on licensees are given below:

• to apply up-to-date technology to perfect the quality of broadcasting and comply with the broadcasting coverage requirements;
• to handle complaints and conduct training programmes to ensure that their staff are familiar with the broadcasting standards;
• to broadcast on domestic free television programme service a minimum hours of positive programmes that are intended and suitable for fulfilment of the needs of the general public in Hong Kong (e.g. news bulletins, current affairs programmes, programmes for children and young persons, etc.) and to provide subtitles and sign language for programming, as directed by the Communications Authority;
• to implement the plans on capital investment and programme development as approved by the Communications Authority; and
• to keep proper maintenance of their equipment and transmitting stations.