TEC

Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications has notified “Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules” in Gazette of India vide G.S.R. 1131(E) PART XI” on 5th September 2017 which prescribes for Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE).  Any electronic or Telecommunication equipment that is used or capable of being implemented/deployed/used by any Telecommunication/telegraph establishment shall have to undergo Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE) as per the respective Essential Requirements (ERs) published by telegraph authority from time to time.

Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), New Delhi, under Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which, inter alia, is the Telegraph Authority for the purpose of MTCTE.  The detailed procedure for Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE) under these rules notified separately.  NABL accredited labs in India and designated by TEC are authorised to carry out the testing of equipment and based upon their test reports, TEC issues the certificate for the product.

Notification for launch of first phase of MTCTE was issued on 4th July’ 2019 and MTCTE portal has been opened for registration of all Indian OEMs/Authorised Indian Representatives (AIR).  The certification of Telecom equipment, covered under Phase-I, is made mandatory with effect from October 1, 2019.  TEC will notify the schedule of MTCTE of remaining Telecom equipment subsequently.