TEC MTCTE Certification
The Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, notified the "Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules" in the Gazette of India via G.S.R. 1131(E) PART XI on September 5, 2017, mandating Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment.
Required by Govt of India
Renewable Certification
Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE)
Telecommunication equipment used in the Indian telecom network must undergo mandatory testing and certification as per the parameters prescribed by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC). This regime ensures that equipment does not degrade network performance, is safe for end-users, protects against radio frequency emissions, and complies with national and international standards.
Effective from 2019, certification is being rolled out in phases.
List of Notified Products (Phases I - V)
| Sl. No. | Product / Variant Name | Phase | Mandatory Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase-I (Mandatory from Oct 1, 2019) | |||
| 1 | 2-Line Feature Phone | I | Oct 1, 2019 |
| 2 | CLIP Phone | I | Oct 1, 2019 |
| 3 | Coin Box Telephone | I | Oct 1, 2019 |
| 4 | Electronic Telephone Instrument | I | Oct 1, 2019 |
| 5 | Executive Telephone System | I | Oct 1, 2019 |
| 6 | Key Telephone Systems | I | Oct 1, 2019 |
| 7 | Modem (V.90 / V.92 / V.21-V.34) | I | Oct 1, 2019 |
| 8 | G3 Fax Machine | I | Oct 1, 2019 |
| 9 | ISDN Terminal / CPE | I | Oct 1, 2019 |
| 10 | Cordless Telephone | I | Oct 1, 2019 |
| 11 | Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX) | I | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Phase-II (Mandatory from Oct 1, 2020) | |||
| 12 | PON OLT | II | Oct 1, 2020 |
| 13 | PON ONT | II | Oct 1, 2020 |
| 14 | Transmission Terminal Equipment (SDH, Multiplexing) | II | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Phase-III (Mandatory from 2023-2024) | |||
| 15 | Smart Electricity Meter | III | Oct 1, 2024 |
| 16 | End Point Device for Environmental Monitoring | III | Oct 1, 2023 |
| 17 | Cellular Network Repeater (GSM/WCDMA) | III | Jan 1, 2024 |
| 18 | Compact Cellular Network | III | Jan 1, 2024 |
| 19 | Router | III | Oct 1, 2023 |
| 20 | LAN Switch | III | Oct 1, 2023 |
| 21 | IoT Gateway | III | Oct 1, 2023 |
| 22 | Tracking Device (with embedded SIM) | III | Oct 1, 2023 |
| 23 | Wi-Fi Access Points & CPE | III | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Phase-IV (Mandatory from 2024) | |||
| 24 | Optical Fibre Cable | IV | Aug 1, 2024 |
| 25 | Satellite Communication Equipment | IV | Oct 1, 2024 |
| 26 | SIM | IV | Sep 30, 2024 |
| 27 | VHF UHF Radio Equipment | IV | Sep 30, 2024 |
| 28 | Mobile Radio Trunking System | IV | Jan 1, 2024 |
| 29 | Router (High Capacity) | IV | Aug 1, 2024 |
| 30 | Radio Broadcast Receiver | IV | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Phase-V (Mandatory from July 2024) | |||
| 31 | Base Station for Cellular Network for 5G | V | Jul 1, 2024 |
| 32 | 5G Core | V | Jul 1, 2024 |
| 33 | Hypervisor | V | Jul 1, 2024 |
| 34 | E-band Fixed Radio Relay Systems | V | Jul 1, 2024 |
| 35 | Converged Multi Service Application Access Equipment | V | Jul 1, 2024 |
| 36 | IP Terminal | V | Jul 1, 2024 |
| 37 | Hybrid Set Top Box | V | Jul 1, 2024 |
*Note: Mandatory certification dates are subject to change and extension by TEC. Please refer to official notifications for the latest schedule.
Why MTCTE Certification?
- Legal Requirement: Mandatory for selling or importing telecom equipment in India.
- Market Access: Essential for government tenders and large-scale deployments.
- Quality Assurance: Ensures equipment meets safety and performance standards.
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