Hong Kong Three Key Regulatory Updates
Hong Kong Wireless Updates for 2025 bring significant changes to the regulatory landscape. The Communications Authority has released three new technical specifications covering LTE (E-UTRA), 5G New Radio (NR), and Wi-Fi 6E operations. These updates are crucial for manufacturers, importers, and compliance teams aiming to access the Hong Kong market. Below is a summary of […]
Hong Kong: NR Base Stations Update New Frequency Band Added
The Office of Communications Authority (OFCA) in Hong Kong has introduced crucial updates to the Performance Specifications for New Radio (NR) Base Stations. These changes, which focus on spectrum management, aim to enhance telecommunications performance and align regulations with international standards. Key Changes in the NR Base Stations Specifications 📡 New Frequency Band (6425–7125 MHz): […]
Hong Kong: New Frequency Allocations for 2025
The Office of Communications Authority (OFCA) in Hong Kong has introduced significant updates to its frequency allocation table, which took effect on January 1, 2025. These changes, driven by decisions made during WRC-23, aim to improve spectrum efficiency while also facilitating the adoption of new technologies. By implementing these updates, Hong Kong is strengthening its […]
HONG KONG: Spectrum Release Plan for 2023 – 2025 (Updated Version)Â
Hong Kong OFCA (Office of the Communications Authority) issued the updated Frequency Plan on July 18th, 2023. The key updated frequency assignments:
HONG KONG: Compliance Test Specification – Safety and Electrical Protection Requirement
In June 2022, OFCA published the guidelines for Safety and electrical protection. This specification stipulates the safety and electrical protection requirements to be met by subscriber telecommunications equipment. It’s important to highlight in this news the change on Issue 14 where in 2.1 Electrical Protection, the sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 were removed. This means that […]
HONG KONG: Table of Frequency Allocations
In May 2022 OFCA published the handbook of Table of frequency allocations in accordance with the Region 3 allocations under the Radio Regulations published by the ITU which are applicable to Hong Kong, the allocations which have been adopted by the country, as well as the band plans in use in Hong Kong. This publication […]
HONG KONG: Performance Specification for Radio Communications Apparatus Operating In The 6 GHz Band for Wireless Local Area Network
The Office of the Communication Authority (OFCA) published HKCA 1081 for devices operating in the 6 GHz band in April 2022. This specification defines the minimum performance requirements for radiocommunications devices operating in the 6 GHz band for wireless local area networks. The apparatus shall operate in the 5.925 – 6.425 GHz frequency range, and […]
HONG KONG: Spectrum Release Plan for 2022 – 2024
On Feb 24th, the OFCA published the spectrum frequency plan (SFP) for 2022 to 2024. In accordance with the Radio Spectrum Policy Framework announced by the Government in April 2007, the Communications Authority (“CA”) published a spectrum release plan (“SRP”) to inform the industry of the potential supply of radio spectrum for the following three […]
HONG KONG: Type Acceptance Criteria for User Equipment in Public Mobile Communications Services Employing UTRA FDD and/or E-UTRA FDD and Operating in 850 MHz Band
In Jan 2022, OFCA published the type acceptance criteria for the use of UTRA FDD, E-UTRA FDD, and operating in the 850 MHz band. In safety matters, the equipment shall comply with HKCA 2001 “Compliance Test Specification – Safety and Electrical Protection Requirements for Subscriber Telecommunications Equipment” issued by the Communications Authority (CA). In regards […]
HONG KONG: OFCA Published and Update for 5 Type Acceptance Criteria
The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) in Hong Kong has released the following 5 new Type Acceptance Criteria: TAC007 –5G New Radio (NR) base station (BS) equipment operating in frequency bands below 6 GHz band of BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H1. TAC008 – 5G New Radio User Equipment Operating below 6GHz Band. […]