The document was issued under the authority of the Hong Kong Telecommunications Ordinance.

Its purpose is to establish the technical and evaluation requirements that New Radio (NR) user equipment, 5G devices, must meet.

This specification is part of the Communications Authority's (CA) regulatory and certification scheme, managed through the HKTEC Scheme. This scheme allows manufacturers and suppliers to apply for official certification to ensure that their devices comply with applicable technical regulations.

WHOM DOES IT IMPACT?

The direct impact is on telecommunications equipment manufacturers and suppliers, telecommunications operators, end users, and consumers.

CONCLUSION:

This specification has a high regulatory and technical impact because it defines the mandatory framework for the operation and certification of 5G equipment in Hong Kong. It primarily affects manufacturers and operators, ensuring interoperability and security in the telecommunications ecosystem, and has a positive impact on the experience and protection of end users.