In April 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allocated 1,200 megahertz of spectrum for unlicensed use in the 6GHz band, allowing for less congested airwaves, broader channels, and higher-speed connections and enabling a range of innovations across industries.
Since then, 70 countries have approved or have 6 GHz regulations under their consideration.
In Hong Kong, section 32D of the Telecommunications Ordinance (Cap 106) to set out the technical and evaluation requirements for radiocommunications apparatus operating in the 6 GHz band for wireless local area network.
In April 2022, the new HKCA 1081 Issue 1 (For Wi-Fi 6E) was released, which stipulates that for both RF and Safety tests (EN 303 687 and EN/IEC 62368-1) are requested to demonstrate compliance to this new specification.
In addition, it lays out various scopes for these devices as shown below.
| Electrical Safety Requirements |
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| Technical Requirements |
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Moreover, a waiver had been granted to carry out the certification of equipment covered by HKCA 1081 (Issue 1) under the LCB Scheme as specified in the information note OFCA I 426 (Issue 5).
 | Authorized as a Local Certification Body (LCB) under Hong Kong Telecommunication equipment Evaluation and Certification (HKTEC) Scheme by the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) under ISO/IEC 17065, SGS Hong Kong Ltd has been recognized to carry out the testing and certification of telecommunication equipment to be used and sold in the Hong Kong market. |
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