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Comprehensive compliance for telecom, networking, IoT, and transmission equipment under Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE).

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What is TEC MTCTE Certification?

TEC MTCTE Telecom Certification
Telecom Testing & CAB Certification DoT & MTCTE Mandate

Under the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules, any telecom equipment imported into or sold in India must undergo Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) administered by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) under the Ministry of Communications.

The objective is to ensure that telecom devices do not degrade the public switched telephone network, comply with safety & electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI) standards, and adhere to national cybersecurity specifications (ITSAR).

Essential Requirements (ER)

Products undergo comprehensive evaluation against notified TEC ER modules covering EMI/EMC emissions, Electrical Safety, Radio Frequency performance, Technical Parameters, and national ITSAR Cybersecurity compliance.

ITSAR Security CAB Lab Testing
5-Year Certificate Validity

Once granted, MTCTE certificate is valid for 5 years across all product variants and import batches, requiring mandatory TEC certification labeling with QR code verification on retail cartons.

5 Years Validity TEC Labeling
Notified Categories

Equipment Regulated Under MTCTE (Phase I to V)

All hardware communicating over optical, wireline, or cellular/RF interfaces require TEC approvals:

Enterprise Networking:
Routers, LAN Switches, Modems, Firewalls, Media Converters
Transmission Gear:
DWDM, SDH/SONET, Microwave Links, Repeaters, Base Stations
Smart Energy & IoT:
Smart Electricity Meters, IoT Gateways, Tracking Sensors
Voice & Telephony:
PABX Systems, IP Phones, Conference Terminals, Softswitches
Satellite Systems:
VSAT Terminals, Satellite Transceivers, Earth Station Gear
Server & Storage:
Telecom Grade Servers, Optical Transport, Storage Area Networks
Certification Schemes

GCS vs SCS & Required Documents

TEC offers two distinct certification routes based on equipment complexity:

General Certification Scheme (GCS)

Detailed test reports evaluated by TEC technical officers prior to certificate issuance. Applied to complex enterprise and transmission gear.

Simplified Certification Scheme (SCS)

Self-declaration of conformity (SDoC) with lab test reports; certificate is generated swiftly upon submission.

Documentation Checklist:
  • Company Registration / Trade License / GST & IEC code.
  • Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) MoU (for foreign OEMs).
  • Product Bill of Materials (BoM) & Hardware Technical Manual.
  • Test Reports from TEC-designated CAB (Conformity Assessment Body).
  • Brand Authorization Letter / Trademark Certificate.
  • Security Testing Compliance declaration (ITSAR where applicable).
Approval Lifecycle

How Lockene Expedites Your TEC Approval

1
ER Mapping & Lab Booking

Map product features to the relevant Essential Requirement (ER) and reserve test slots in designated CAB laboratories.

2
Customs Clearance & Sample Testing

Provide sample import customs support and execute Safety, EMI/EMC, and RF parameter testing.

3
Saral Sanchar / MTCTE Portal Submission

Prepare digital dossier, upload test reports, and pay statutory government fees on the official portal.

4
Technical Scrutiny & Clarifications

Direct liaison with TEC evaluation officers to address all technical observations.

Grant of MTCTE Certificate

Issuance of 5-year MTCTE certificate and authorized TEC security labeling format.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (TEC MTCTE)

Generally, testing must be carried out in TEC-designated Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) located in India. In specific cases involving bilateral Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) or temporary exemptions, international accredited labs are recognized.

WPC ETA is required for wireless products operating in de-licensed frequency bands (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth). TEC MTCTE regulates complete telecom & networking equipment to ensure network safety, telecom protocol conformance, and interoperability.

No factory inspection is required. TEC MTCTE is a type approval scheme based on product sample testing and technical compliance review.
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Consult our telecom regulatory engineers for quick ER identification and CAB lab booking.


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