Category: Hong Kong

Hong Kong Radio Standards: Three HKCA Updates

Manufacturers and suppliers evaluating equipment for Hong Kong should review three revised specifications covering ISM equipment, LTE base stations, and FDD repeaters. The August 2026 editions of Hong Kong radio standards HKCA 1007, HKCA 1056, and HKCA 1072 clarify equipment scope and set out applicable technical and evaluation requirements. Prescribed under Section 32D of the […]

Hong Kong Updates Frequency Allocation Table

The Hong Kong spectrum update released in April 2026 introduces important insights into spectrum utilization across multiple frequency bands. Published by the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA), this updated Table of Frequency Allocations replaces the January 2025 version and provides a refreshed view of channel availability and usage trends. While the structural alignment with […]

Hong Kong OFCA updates RFID and 920–925 MHz specs

Hong Kong OFCA update: the Hong Kong Communications Authority (OFCA) issued updated performance specifications on March 18, 2026, covering radio equipment operating in the 920–925 MHz band and RFID equipment operating in the 865–868 MHz and/or 920–925 MHz bands. The update introduces HKCA 1078 Issue 2 and HKCA 1049 Issue 2. The publication text confirms […]

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: 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 […]