India's Telecommunication Engineering Center (TEC) has recently released an official update (amendment of notification no. 5-2/2021-TC/TEC/165 dated June 23, 2023) regarding the testing and certification of telecommunication equipment under the Phase V of the MTCTE regime.

Key takeaways

The amendments concern the date of mandatory certification and ILAC test reports acceptance.

1. Mandatory Certification Date

The mandatory certification process under Phase V of the MTCTE regime will start from July 1, 2024. However, those interested can start applying for this certification through the MTCTE portal starting from July 1, 2023.

2. ILAC Test Reports Acceptance

TEC has highlighted that for specific product categories, test reports issued by ILAC accredited laboratories from non-border sharing countries will be accepted until June 30, 2024. The product categories are:

• Base Station for Cellular Network for 5G
• 5G Core
• Hypervisor
• E-band fixed radio relay systems

3. ILAC Reports Validity

It's crucial to note that TEC will accept ILAC reports from non-border sharing countries only if they have been issued within two years of the date when the application is submitted.

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For anyone involved in the telecommunication sector or planning to enter the Indian market, it's essential to stay updated with these changes and prepare accordingly. With this revision, TEC aims to streamline the certification process, ensuring that only top-quality telecommunication equipment reaches the hands of consumers in India.

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The information has been prepared by the GMA Consult Group team.‍

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