The Role of the TEC Certificate in the Telecom Industry

The approval of TEC is necessary in India and the certificate is mandatory for the import, manufacture, sale and use of most telecom equipment in India. However, the department is leveraging the status of “Centre of Excellence” in the telecom by positioning it as a “Lead Telecom Knowledge and Manufacturing Hub”.

• Develop new specifications and update the existing ones to keep pace with global development.
• Establish the state-of-art telecom laboratories.
• Active participation in professional bodies such as ITU, IETF, APT etc. to protect country’s interest.
• Technology approval for C-DoT to develop telecom technology aimed specifically at local manufacturers.

What Does the TEC Certificate Mean?

After the 2000s, the telecom industry became innovative and liberated and the companies included in the business of telecom can exchange data anywhere in the world in the form of text, voice, audio and video format. In the telecom industry, there are three sub-sectors of telecommunication and these are:

• Telecom Equipment
• Telecom Service
• Wireless Communication

The telecom industry was introduced in the 1830s with the invention of the telegraph the first mechanical device used for communication. The TEC was introduced in India to keep up with the new technologies in the industry. So, every business that wants to start providing services in telecom must get approval by applying. After the submission, it takes up to 30 days from the date of application based on the product category and testing requirements.

Importance of TEC Certification

The TEC certificate is important to ensure the safety of end-users. It subdues the radio frequency emission of the equipment to ensure the well-being of the users and the general public. Through the TEC certificate, the business guarantees the safety of the user and the public. 

Also, it checks that telecom equipment does not negatively impact the performance of other equipment. After the TEC registration, you get the certificate and it will be proof that your telecom products follow the required national and international standards and regulations.

Role of TEC Certificate in India

• Safety and Reliability: The TEC certificate mandates that equipment must comply with the Indian safety standards, and protect the users from hazards, fires and harmful radiation. During the testing procedures, the performance and quality of products must be standard and ensure the minimise network disruption.
• Promoting Interoperability: TEC certification guarantees that equipment adheres to established technical specifications, enabling seamless communication across different networks and services. This facilitates the development and adoption of new technologies, fostering a more advanced and interconnected telecommunications ecosystem.
• Stop Fraud and Counterfeiting: If the business has a TEC certificate, then it becomes easy for the consumer to choose the right product. So, the registration helps the business to stand out in the market from unreliable products. This creates a fair marketplace and encourages business practices within the industry.
• Comply with Regulations: Obtaining the TEC certificate serves as a legal requirement for all the telecommunication equipment used in India. This helps in ensuring compliance with the Indian Telegraph Act and other relevant regulations, promoting a safe and right telecommunication landscape.

Functions of TEC

• Telecom Engineering Centre is a technical body that represents the interests of the Department of Telecom, Government of India.
• Preparing standard specifications about Telecom network equipment, services and interoperability.
• Specifications released as Generic Requirements (GRs), Interface Requirements (IRs) and Service Requirements (SR).
• Issuing Interface Approvals, Certificate of Approvals, Service Approvals & Type Approvals.
• Formulation of Standards and Fundamental Technical Plans.
• Interact with multilateral agencies like APT, ETSI ITU etc. for standardisation.
• Develop expertise to imbibe the latest technologies and results of R&D.
• Provide technical support to DoT and technical advice to TRAI & TDSAT.
• Coordinate with C-DOT on the technological developments in the Telecom Sector for policy planning by DoT. 

Conclusion

To conclude, having a TEC certification is important for manufacturers, sellers or importers of telecom equipment. Applying for this certification is a complicated process, and in case of any inaccuracies in the application or document, can lead to the rejection of the certification.

To avoid these issues, you can rely on professional assistance for the complete application process. At Registrationwala, we help our clients with the application, documents, evaluation and coordination with the authority for the proper TEC testing.

Author: Dushyant Sharma

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