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 each regulation and what it means for your wireless products.

LTE Devices – TAC 014 Issue 1

The Communications Authority has released TAC 014 Issue 1, marking the official introduction of type acceptance criteria for LTE (E-UTRA) User Equipment operating in the 1880–1920 MHz band. This regulation is essential for smartphones, routers, and IoT devices.

Key Details:

• Applies to: E-UTRA (LTE) User Equipment

• Frequency Band: 1880–1920 MHz

• Compliance Standards:

  • ETSI EN 301 908-1

  • ETSI EN 301 908-13

  • 3GPP TS 36.101 / TS 36.521-1

• Requirement: Mandatory compliance for market entry

5G NR Devices – HKCA 1085 Issue 1 

The newly published HKCA 1085 Issue 1 sets out the technical performance standards for 5G New Radio (NR) User Equipment across a wide range of bands from 703 MHz to 28.35 GHz, including the important 6 GHz band (6425–7125 MHz).

Key Details:

• Applies to: 5G NR User Equipment

• Frequency Range: 703 MHz – 28.35 GHz

• Compliance Standards:

  • ETSI EN 301 908-1 / 908-25

  • 3GPP TS 38.101 / 38.521

• Certification: HKTEC Scheme

• Requirement: Mandatory for all 5G device market access

Wi-Fi 6E Devices – HKCA 1081 Issue 2 (August 2025)

HKCA 1081 Issue 2 revises Hong Kong’s WLAN 6 GHz rules. The update clarifies spectrum usage and equipment categories while removing electrical safety requirements. It establishes indoor and outdoor power limits for 5.945–6.425 GHz.

Key Details:

• Applies to: WLAN apparatus (Wi-Fi 6E)

• Usable Spectrum: 5.945–6.425 GHz

• Power Limits:

  • Indoor: 24 dBm EIRP

  • Outdoor: 14 dBm EIRP

• Equipment Classes: Low Power Indoor (LPI), Very Low Power (VLP)

• Compliance Standard: ETSI EN 303 687

• Certification: HKTEC Scheme

• Requirement: Certification required for sale

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