TEC-Approval

TEC Approval,

also known as Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) Approval, is a certification
process required for certain telecommunications equipment in India. TEC is a
nodal agency under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) responsible for
formulating standards, specifications, and testing procedures for telecom equipment.

 • Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE)

TEC notification provides that all
telecom equipment notified under MTCTE must undergo mandatory testing and
certification prior to sale, import of use in India. 

The testing is to be carried out based
on the Essential Requirements for the equipment, by Indian Accredited( Labs designated by TEC ) and based on their test reports, TEC issuing the  certificate.

TEC has covered
the 57productsunder MTCTE categorytill phase 5.

Products covered
under MTCTE:

Sr. No.

Products covered in TEC

Phase

1

2- Wire Telephone Equipment

Phase 1

2

G3 Fax Machine

Phase 1

3

Modem

Phase 1

4

Cordless Telephone

Phase 1

5

ISDN Customer Premises Equipment

Phase 1

6

Private Automatic Branch Exchange(PABX)

Phase 1

7

PON Family of Broadband Equipment

Phase 2

8

Feedback Devices

Phase 2

9

Transmission Terminal Equipment

Phase 2

10

Equipments Operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Band

Phase 3

11

End Point Device for Environmental Monitoring

Phase 3

12

Repeater for Cellular Network

Phase 3

13

Base Station for Cellular Network

Phase 3

14

Compact Cellular Network

Phase 3

15

IoT Gateway

Phase 3

16

Tracking Device

Phase 3

17

Smart Electricity Meter

Phase 3

18

Mobile Radio Trunking System

Phase 4

19

Conferencing Equipment

Phase 4

20

HF Radio

Phase 4

21

VHF UHF Radio System Equipment

Phase 4

22

PTP PMP Microwave Fixed Radio Systems

Phase 4

23

Media Gateway

Phase 4

24

Signalling Gateway

Phase 4

25

Session Border Controller

Phase 4

26

Softswitch

Phase 4

27

DSL Equipments

Phase 4

28

Satellite Communication Equipment

Phase 4

29

LAN Switch

Phase 4

30

Router

Phase 4

31

IP Security Equipment

Precision Timing Protocol Grand Master Equipment

Phase 4

32

Mobile Management Entity

Phase 4

33

Cell Broadcast Centre

Phase 4

34

IP Multimedia Conferencing Equipment

Phase 4

35

BSC RNC

Phase 4

36

SMLC or eSMLC

Phase 4

37

SGSN or GGSN

Phase 4

38

HLR AUC HSS

Phase 4

39

MSC or MSC-S or GMSC or GMSC-S including VLR

Phase 4

40

Infiniband Switch

Phase 4

41

OTA and DM or FOTA

Phase 4

42

SCP

Phase 4

43

OMC or EMS or NMS or OSS

Phase 4

44

S-GW or P-GW

Phase 4

45

SMSC

Phase 4

46

GMLC

Phase 4

47

EIR

Phase 4

48

Optical Fibre Cable

Phase 4

49

SIM

Phase 4

50

Radio Broadcast Receiver RBR

Phase 4

51

Optical Fibre – Single Mode

Phase 4

52

Base Station for Cellular Network for 5G

Phase 5

53

5G Core

Phase 5

54

Hypervisor

Phase 5

55

E-band Fixed Radio Relay Systems

Phase 5

56

Converged Multiservice Application Access Equipmnt

Phase 5

57

IP Terminal

Phase 5

Here's an overview of the TEC Approval process

Preparation of the application documents

Product testing as TEC Product ERs

Submission of manufacturer documents and test reports

Issuance of the TEC certificate

Application Submission: The manufacturer or importer of the telecommunications equipment submits an application for TEC Approval to the Telecom Engineering Centre.

Documentation: The applicant provides all necessary documentation, including product details, technical specifications, test reports, and compliance certificates.

Testing and Evaluation: The telecommunications equipment undergoes thorough testing and evaluation to ensure compliance with the technical standards and specifications defined by TEC. This testing covers various aspects such as electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), performance parameters, and interoperability.

Certification: Upon successful completion of testing and evaluation, TEC issues the TEC Approval certificate, indicating that the telecommunications equipment meets the required technical standards and is approved for use in India.

Compliance Marking: Telecommunications equipment that has obtained TEC Approval may be required to bear the compliance marking specified by TEC. This marking serves as an indication to consumers and regulators that the equipment has met the necessary requirements.

Renewal and Surveillance: TEC Approval certificates may have a validity period, after which they need to be renewed. Additionally, TEC may conduct periodic surveillance and audits to ensure ongoing compliance with the technical standards.

TEC Approval is essential for telecommunications equipment manufacturers and importers to legally sell their products in the Indian market. It ensures that the equipment meets the required technical standards, thereby promoting interoperability, safety, and quality in the telecommunications sector.

 • Voluntary Testing Certification

TEC also offeringthe voluntary certification schemes based on its product and relevant technical standards.This schemes certify the product and equipment based on the testing against the related parameters and conditions in the respective TEC technical standards. The testing is generally carried out on-site at the manufacturer’slocation or in lab environment.

There are different scheme under Voluntary Certification:

  • Type Approval
  • Interface Approval
  • Certificate of Approval
  • Technology Approval