TEC Certification
TEC Certification under MTCTE applies to telecom and networking equipment that must meet Indian telecom standards before sale, import, or use. Products may include routers, switches, modems, optical equipment, telecom terminals, IoT gateways, and transmission equipment. Earth Bond Solutions helps with product classification, test planning, documentation, portal filing, lab coordination, and certificate follow-up.
Estimated timeline: 30-90 working days
Who needs this service?
This service is suitable for manufacturers, importers, and product teams that need regulatory clearance before sale or launch.
Required documents
- 1. Company documents
Applicant registration, authorization, and responsible contact details.
- 2. Product technical literature
Datasheets, user manual, interface details, and product specifications.
- 3. Test reports
Reports from designated or accepted labs as required by product scheme.
- 4. Bill of materials or module details
Required for technical evaluation in selected cases.
- 5. Foreign manufacturer authorization
Required where the applicant represents an overseas manufacturer.
Step-by-step process
Step 1: Product classification
We identify the correct MTCTE product category and essential requirements.Step 2: Testing plan
We map required tests and coordinate report readiness.Step 3: Application preparation
We prepare product, company, and technical documents for submission.Step 4: Portal filing and query response
We file the application and resolve department observations.Step 5: Certificate support
We guide certificate use, renewals, and future product variants.
Business and compliance benefits
• Telecom compliance — Supports legal sale and import of telecom equipment in India.
• Test requirement clarity — Avoids wrong test planning and repeated documentation work.
• Variant planning — Helps organize models and interfaces for smoother approvals.
Expected completion window
30-90 working days
Pricing note: Fee depends on product category, number of interfaces, model count, and testing support needed.
Government fee note: TEC and lab charges are separate and depend on product category and test scope.
TEC Certification questions
MTCTE is the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment framework administered through TEC requirements.
Applicability depends on product category, interfaces, features, and notified requirements. We confirm this before starting.
Timelines vary widely based on testing, product category, and query cycles. Many cases take 30 to 90 working days after documents are ready.