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Hong Kong: New 5G NR Equipment Specification Released

Home / In August 2025, Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) released the first issue of HKCA 1085, a new performance specification for New Radio (NR) User Equipment. This specification, issued under Section 32D of the Telecommunications Ordinance (Cap. 106), sets out the mandatory technical and evaluation requirements for 5G NR devices operating…

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New Zealand: Consultation on 2300/2600 MHz Spectrum

Home / Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) is seeking stakeholder feedback on the future of spectrum management rights in the 2300 MHz and 2600 MHz bands, which are currently vital for 4G, 5G, and regional broadband connectivity. The existing rights, covering 2300–2395 MHz (expiring in 2030) and 2500–2690 MHz (expiring in 2028), are used by national…

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Hong Kong: Updated Technical Requirements for 6 GHz WLAN Devices

Home / The Communications Authority of Hong Kong has issued an updated version of HKCA 1081, the performance specification governing radiocommunications apparatus operating in the 6 GHz band for wireless local area networks (WLAN). This update, released as Issue 2 in August 2025, sets revised technical and evaluation requirements and supersedes the previous 2022 version….

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China: New Standards for Hazardous Substance Compliance

Home / On November 20, 2025, China’s Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA), along with the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), announced a phased transition plan for conformity assessment of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products. This change accompanies the release of new national standards…