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TEC Certificate Registration

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Application Support
Test Report Preparation
Technical Documentation

Testing Coordination
Liaison with TEC Authorities
Post-Certification Support

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An Overview of TEC Certification

Are you a telecom equipment dealer with a wish to ensure that your telecommunication equipment is safe and meets national and international standards? If so, secure TEC certification in India with our expert consultants.

Along with the advancement of technology, the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) was introduced in India to keep up with the development needed for the telecom industry. The Telecommunication Engineering Centre, also known as the TEC, serves the purpose to assist the Department of Telecommunications, also known as DoT, established by the Government.

All products developed as telecom equipment must mandatorily undergo testing to obtain the applicable certification before initiation of sale, importation, or any type of usage anywhere across India.

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Historical Background of Telecom Industry

The Telecom Industry has continuously been innovated and liberated at a swift pace since the early 2000s. Companies engaged in the business of Telecommunications across the world, generally exchange data anywhere around the globe in the form of texts, voice texts, audio formats and video formats. The three basic categories of sub-sectors of the Telecommunication Industry are as follows:

Telecom Equipment
Telecom Service
Wireless Communication

Benefits of TEC Certificate Registration

The benefits of TEC certificate registration, classified under the categories of trust, competition, and customer assurance, are as discussed below:

Compliance with Necessary Standards

The TEC certification ensures the compliance of telecom equipment with necessary standards, nationally and internationally accepted.

Builds Product Trust and Confidence

The TEC registration ensures building trust and confidence in the product among the stakeholders and customers.

Facilitates Marketing of Telecom Products

The TEC certification facilitates marketing (import, manufacture, and sale) of telecom products/ equipment in India, as notified under the Indian Telegraph Rules, 2017.

Eliminate Degrading Performance of Existing Network

The grant of TEC registration plays a critical role in eliminating any potential degradation in performance/ quality across existing networks.

Customer Assurance

The grant of TEC certification provides customers with assurance of safety, consistent performance standards, and peace of mind regarding the quality of telecom equipment.

Promotes Equitable Rivalry

The grant of TEC certification promotes fair competition and equitable rivalry among the manufacturers of telecom equipment manufacturers.

Eligibility Criteria for TEC (MTCTE) Certificate

The eligibility criteria required to be fulfilled by the applicants seeking to apply for Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment, also known as MTCTE certificate, are stated as follows:

Checklist for Applicants Seeking to Apply for TEC Certification:

An Authorised Signatory provided by the Authorised Indian Company

For Foreign OEM, they need to appoint an Indian Authorised Company, which will then act as a representative for the MTCTE certificate process.
MoU between the Foreign OEM and the Indian Representative Company, if applicable.
For Indian Producers, they need to provide all the required legal papers that provide proof of registration.
The Approved and Valid Test Reports were conducted by an Indian Recognised Lab as per the approval of TEC.
The Branding & Trademark details of the Product.
The details of the company registration.

Checklist- Who Can Apply for TEC Registration?

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
Importer who wishes to import any telecom equipment in India
Dealer who wishes to sell any telecom equipment in India

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Checklist- Who Can Apply for TEC Registration

Documents Required to Apply for TEC Certification

The following is the list of documents mandatorily required to apply for TEC certification as stated below:

Application Form
Test Reports
Compliance Declaration
Authorization Letter
Manufacturing Process Details
Trademark Registration
Bill of Material (BoM)
Brand Name, Product Name, and Model Number
Sample(s), User Manual, and Accessories
Copy of Marking Label
PCB Layout and Circuit Diagram
SMPS Layout/Mains Power and Circuit Diagram
OEM Support for Product Configuration for Functional Testing
Detail of Authorized Indian Representative (If the Applicant is not Indian)
Details of the Signatory Person’s
Legal Address Proof
ISO 9001 Certificate

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How to Apply for TEC Registration online?

Have a look over the step-by-step guide required to apply for TEC online registration in compliance with the required standards and regulatory requirements as discussed below:

Filing of Application

The application process required to apply for TEC registration in India requires to be either filed/ submitted online or offline, along with all the relevant documents that cannot be changed once submitted.

Scrutiny & Evaluation of Documents

The TEC is further required to conduct a thorough evaluation or scrutiny of the documents submitted. If any error is found in the document, the same must be immediately communicated to the applicants for further rectification.

Submission of Variant Details

Furthermore, the applicants are required to submit variant details and all other information required and available regarding the product model, like the BoM, datasheet of equipment, etc. Moreover, the applicants are required to make a submission of the location details of the telecom/ ICT equipment.

Payment of Required Fees

Next, the applicant must pay the fees required for the certification scheme, declared after the due submission of the application for TEC certification.

Selection & Evaluation in Conformity Assessment Body

Moreover, the applicant is empowered to select the conformity assessment body (CAB) from the list of CABs provided by TEC. Moreover, the telecom equipment after being tested in a recognized Cab of an MRA Partner country, must submit an accurate summary of the test report.

Grant of TEC Registration Certificate

After the evaluation of the test reports duly submitted, the TEC registration certificate is granted.

Products Covered and Exempted from TEC Certificate Registration

The list of products in the telecommunication sector that are eligible to fall and are exempted under the TEC obligation are as outlined below:

Products Covered by TEC Certification

IoT Gateway
Modems
Cordless Phones
DSL Devices
Communication Devices with Microwaves
Executive Phone Systems
NSD/ISD Coin Phones
Electronic Telephone Instruments
Key Telephone Instruments
Key Telephone Systems
CLIP Phones
G3 Fax Machines
ISDN Customer Premises Equipment (CPE)
Optical Fiber Cable
IP (Internet Protocol) Terminal

Products Exempted from TEC Registration

Consumer Electronics like TV, Refrigerator
Household Appliances
Medical Equipment
Industrial Machinery
General Purpose Electronic Components
Audio-Visual Devices
Telecom Interfaces like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Types of Voluntary Testing TEC Certifications

Have a look over the different types of voluntary testing TEC certifications, as discussed below:

Type Approvals

Type Approval is the procedure of following the rules of testing and providing certification of a telecom product in accordance with the TEC Test Schedule and Test Procedure, also known as TSTP, in compliance with the Standard for Product or Equipment, which is known as Generic Requirement (GR) of the Product.

Interface Approvals

The Interface Approval follows the procedure of conducting testing and granting certification of products utilised for telecommunication in accordance with the TEC Test Schedule and Test Procedure, also known as TSTP, in compliance with the Standard for Product or Equipment, which is known as Interface Requirement (IR) of the Product.

Technology Approvals

Technology Approval is the process of testing and providing certification of a product prototype of a telecom product which is developed by C-DoT or any other R & D based organisation. This approval is granted only if the developed product meets the criteria of maintenance of standard as per Generic Requirements (GR) in accordance with the TEC.

Functions of Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC)

Have a look over the functions of Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), as stated below:

Establish regulations and standards for generic requirements for a product/equipment, and standards for interface requirements for a product/equipment.
Formulation of essential requirements (ERs) under the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Products and Systems.
Field Evaluation of Telecom Products and Systems.
Designation of Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs)/Testing facilities.
Testing and Certification of Telecom Products.
Adoption & Issuance of Standards related to telecommunication equipment and services.
Assists the Department of Technology (DoT) on technical/technology issues.

TEC Certificate Registration Cost for Equipment

In order to secure a TEC registration certificate for equipment, you need to understand the fee structure and pay the fee.

Administrative Fee for TEC Registration

INR 10,000/-
INR 20,000/-
INR 30,000/-
INR 50,000/-

Test Report Evaluation Fee for TEC Certificate

INR 50,000/-
INR 1,00,000/-
INR 2,00,000/-
INR 4,00,000/-

Consequences of Non-Compliance with TEC Certification

The consequences of any non-compliance with the TEC scertification requirements as specified under the Regulation are as described below:

Penalties or Fines
Legal Action
Cancellation of TEC License
Market Restriction/Ban on Sale of Products
Increased Compliance Scrutiny

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Consequences of Non-Compliance with TEC Certification

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Our dedicated customer support team ensures your TEC online registration experience remains blissful.

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Compliance with Registration Requirements

We at Corpbiz® ensure maintaining compliance with all the end-to-end TEC registration requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have a look at the answers to the most asked questions.

The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (Also known as the TEC) serves the purpose to assist the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), established by the Government of India.

The primary purpose of TEC certification is to develop and implement various policies and standards for ensuring the utilisation of new emerging and constantly changing technologies with the maintenance of safety and security.

The TEC Certificate is authorised to be issued by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre in accordance with satisfactory results of the test reports.

The three basic categories of sub-sectors of the Telecommunication Industry are as follows-

Telecom Equipment
Telecom Service
Wireless Communication

It is mandatory for all products developed as telecom equipment to undergo testing and to obtain the applicable certification before initiation of sale, importation, or any type of usage anywhere across India as per the set rules in the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules, 2017.

The testing of the product is to be conducted in accordance with the Essential Requirements (ER) by an Indian Recognised Laboratory, which is to be assigned by the TEC. The TEC Certificate is to be issued by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre in accordance with the results of the test reports.

The TEC has been authorised for four various approvals-

Type Approval
Interface Approval
Certification of Approval
Technology Approval

The issuance of the TEC Certification procedure can take up to 30 days from the date of application. This duration also varies based on the category of the product, the requirement of tests, etc.

TEC registration guarantees the quality and safety of products and enables maintaining the quality standards, safety requirements and performance criteria of telecom equipment in India.

The TEC Certificate Number is a unique Identification Number obtained immediately after the completion of the certification process.

The activities or scope of Tec certification includes field evaluation of products and systems, national fundamental plans, support to DoT on technology issues, and testing & certification of telecom products.

The primary purpose of issuing TEC certification is to develop and implement various policies and standards, ensuring the utilisation of new emerging and constantly changing technologies with the maintenance of safety and security. The duration for issuing TEC certification varies based on the category of product, requirement of tests, etc.

TEC Certificate Registration

Schedule 30-Minute Free Expert Call

An Overview of TEC Certification

Historical Background of Telecom Industry

Benefits of TEC Certificate Registration

Compliance with Necessary Standards

Builds Product Trust and Confidence

Facilitates Marketing of Telecom Products

Eliminate Degrading Performance of Existing Network

Customer Assurance

Promotes Equitable Rivalry

Eligibility Criteria for TEC (MTCTE) Certificate

Checklist- Who Can Apply for TEC Registration?

Documents Required to Apply for TEC Certification

How to Apply for TEC Registration online?

Products Covered and Exempted from TEC Certificate Registration

Products Covered by TEC Certification

Products Exempted from TEC Registration

Types of Voluntary Testing TEC Certifications

Type Approvals

Interface Approvals

Technology Approvals

Functions of Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC)

TEC Certificate Registration Cost for Equipment

Administrative Fee for TEC Registration

Test Report Evaluation Fee for TEC Certificate

Consequences of Non-Compliance with TEC Certification

Why Trust Corpbiz® for TEC Certification?

99% Success Rate

10+ Years of Experience

24/7 Customer Support

First Choice of Telecom Equipment Dealers & Importers

Compliance with Registration Requirements

Saved Lakhs of Hours for Importers and Dealers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TEC?

What is the purpose of TEC certification?

Who has the authorisation to issue the TEC Certificate?

What are the sub-sectors of the Telecom Industry?

Is it mandatory for all telecom products to undergo testing?

Where is the product testing of telecom equipment conducted?

What are the different types of approvals authorised by TEC?

What is the expected duration for the issuance of a TEC Certificate?

What are the benefits of TEC Registration?

What is the TEC Certificate Number?

What are the activities/ scope of TEC?

What is the purpose of issuing TEC Certification?

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