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Testing for MTCTE ( MANDATORY TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT) Approval /TEC/ Telecom Approval

According to the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules, (2003, 2006, and 2023), telecommunication equipment, both locally manufactured and imported, needs to pass certain tests before being sold in the market or implemented in the Indian telecom network.

These tests, determine whether the telecom product complies with the regulatory requirements established by the TEC. TEC, also known as Telecom Engineering Center is the technical wing of the Department of Telecommunications, Govt. of India.

Purpose of MTCTE

The principal purpose of the MTCTE scheme:

  • 1. Ensuring that, even if installed in existing networks, equipment will not degrade such networks' performance.

  • 2. Ensuring the safety of the end-users themselves.

  • 3. Protection of the user and public through regulation of radiofrequency emissions from equipment.

  • 4. Ensuring compliance with the applicable national and international standards.

Implementation Phases

The MTCTE scheme is proposed to be implemented in phases, where each phase would cover different types of telecom products. Currently, notifications have been issued up to Phase III, IV, and V covering a wide range of telecom equipment. The latest Phase V has commenced from July 1, 2024.

Types of Approvals

Generally speaking, TEC grants three kinds of approvals:

Approval Under Generic Requirements (GR)

Approval Under Generic Requirements (GR)

The technology approval will be according to the standards associated with that product. This is called the Generic Requirement or GR, which was given by TEC. Testing is done on-site at the OEM's premises or in a lab environment. This approval requires EMC, Safety, Environmental Testing, etc. Approval under GR is required for bulk purchases by network service providers and under special requirements of government tenders

Approval under interface requirements (IR)

Approval under interface requirements (IR)

The IR here in TEC stands for Interface Approval, which is a type of TEC certificate confirming that products adhere to the stipulated interface requirements. Essentially, such certification signifies that the products can link with different networks and devices without a problem. Approval under IR is usually required by end-users in various institutions like schools, colleges, and corporate offices.

Approval under essential requirements (ER)

Approval under essential requirements (ER)

The Essential Requirements (ERs) are technical necessities consecutively formulated by the Telecommunications Engineering Center (TEC) for the evolving need for better technology.
The Essential Requirements describe the technical regulations prescribed under this framework which include:

  • Average launch power
  • Receiver sensitivity
  • Wavelengt
  • Nominal bit rate with tolerance
  • Latency of PON
  • MAC address limitations in PON
  • MAC-based 802.1x authentication in PON
  • Over-voltage and over-current protection
  • Password-based authentication in PON
  • Maximum bandwidth limiting in PON

- All three types of approvals require testing with varied intensity levels, depending on the intended use of the particular product or device

Types of Testing Performed for MTCTE:

Fulfilling the MTCTE criterion requires passing three different tests for telecommunication equipment. These tests are EMC/EMI testing, safety testing, and telecom testing. If a telecom product passes all three tests, it is then eligible to be sold in the Indian market, or imported outside the country.

1. EMC/EMI Testing

Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) and Electro Magnetic Compliance (EMC) are paramount for Electrical/Electronic/Electro-Mechanical (E/E/E) systems to function normally without causing interference to other devices in close proximity as well as to be immune to disturbances and adverse conditions created by other devices nearby or by nature. For example, if lightning strikes nearby your smartphone doesn’t stop working. That is because it has been tested for EMC/EMI. 

Testing Procedures:

In this general process, testing usually involves the following,

01

Finding Applicable Standards:

Identifying the regulatory standards that apply to the device based on application.

Pre-compliance Testing:

Testing done in the early stages of design with the aim of identifying possible EMI problems before formal compliance testing. This can greatly increase the likelihood of successful final testing and keep the redesign costs down.

02

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Formal Compliance Testing:

After the stage of pre-compliance, the device is tested in properly accredited laboratories for compliance with the necessary standards. This can be described as either emissions testing conducted or radiated, etc.

Equipment Used

Testing generally involves multiple forms of specialized apparatus, which include:

01 Spectrum Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

In general, they are used for calculating the frequency and amplitude of emissions.

02 Spectrum Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Used to control end reflection and noise in the surroundings.

03 Impedance Stabilization

Impedance Stabilization

Networks

They are used for conducted emissions testing.

Benefits of EMI/EMC Testing

01 Increased Reliability

Increased Reliability

In real-world conditions, it proves that the product provides its expected performance, which increases user confidence.

02 Safety Assurance

Safety Assurance

Can prevent disastrous failures that could come from unanticipated electromagnetic interaction.

03 Cost Reduction

Cost Reduction

Early design fixes save money by avoiding costly late-stage redesigns and compliance issues.

2. Safety testing

product itself while it is in use. Products are evaluated for proper design, choice of materials, physical layout of electrical components, and all those aspects that are likely to create hazards for the individual and the environment.

Products are tested for excessive heat while in normal operation, excessive leakage currents due to faulty design, use of fireproof or fire-resistant materials, and so on.

For example, if you are using your smartphone for long hours it may produce excessive heat which can then lead to internal circuit damage or even bigger accidents. To prevent these unwanted incidents safety testing becomes immensely important.

Types of Tests Performed

To ensure that telecom equipment is up to the mark and safe to use for the end users certain properties and functions need to be reviewed.

test perormed

01. Excessive Heat

Telecom products tend to produce excess amount of heat due to prolonged use. This can be prevented using certain precautions. To ensure product safety, it is necessary to take note if the device cooling system is working properly.

02. Excessive Leakage Current

Excessive current leaks can cause failure in the electric circuit. To prevent electrical damage products are tested for excessive leakage current.

03.Fireproof Testing

Telecom products have a fireproof system or fire-resistant material installed in them during their development. Safety testing includes reviewing the fireproof system so that any anomaly doesn’t lead to a fire which may cause harm to the end user.

Benefits of Safety Testing

Safety testing is an important process by which the manufacturer and consumer of a product, and then the regulatory body, can have several advantages. Here are the main benefits.

01. Improved Quality and Reliability of Products

Product safety tests help to identify the defects and hazards that might be present in the product before launching it into the market. All products of good quality and those that are performing to the expected standards ensure high customer satisfaction and, as a result, bring in loyalty to the product.

 Improved Quality
Compliance with Regulations

02. Compliance with Regulations

The testing ensures that the products meet the various standards and regulations provided in the industry by bodies like the TEC in India. Compliance mitigates situations like legal tussles, fines, and potential recalls for both the manufacturer and consumers.

03. Risk Mitigation

Through the early identification of safety issues during the development process, companies are better equipped to dramatically reduce the ensuing risks of product failures, which could otherwise lead to both costly product recalls and lawsuits. This is critical for retaining brand reputation and consumer trust.

Risk Mitigation
consumer

04. Consumer Protection

Safety testing on products protects consumers from harmful products and assures them that their product is safe when used according to the directions given, creating trust in the brand and marketplace.

05.Competitive Advantage

Products that meet the test of safety impart innovative marketing lines of being reliable and trustworthy, creating a differential advantage in the marketplace. This can also lead to an improved rate of sales and market share as consumers start flowing to brands that emphasize safety.

Competitive Advantage
Long-term Cost Savings

06. Long-term Cost Savings

Product safety testing, though requiring an upfront expense, can save money by preventing an expensive recall, legal battle, and brand reputation damage down the road. Better performance of products and fewer issues post-launch could happen following feature investment in thorough testing.

07. Improved Marketability

Certification of safe products makes products marketable in a better way, dramatically improving the organization's reputation and credibility with consumers, especially the retailers since most shoppers prefer using products with independent testing and certification.

Improved Marketability

3. Telecom Testing

Testing of the telecommunication systems, services, and even networks is referred to as telecom testing. It seeks to ensure that all the former work in terms of functionality, performance, and reliability. 

Ensuring precise compliance with National and International standards is the main objective of this testing, besides its full compatibility with national telecom networks. To explain further, let’s assume you are traveling to another country.

Types of Telecom Testing are as follows:

1. 2W Analog

2. Acoustic

3. Digital Communications - Electrical

4. Digital Communications - Optical

5. Signalling

6. Protocol Conformance

7. Cellular 2G 3G 4G 5G

8. RF parameters

Importance of Telecom Testing

Meeting Specifications:

It ensures that the software conforms to the specifications and requirements of service providers and customers.

Defect Detection:

The detection and prevention of defects and errors prevent a failure in telecom services, malfunction, or interruption.

Improved Performance:

Such testing enables telecom software and associated systems to improve performance, efficiency, and even scalability.

Security and Privacy:

This would play a major role in improving the security and privacy levels of telecom data and transactions.

Cost Reduction:

This brings about a reduction in the risks involved and associated costs of maintenance and rework, hence reducing overall cost.

Increased Stakeholder Confidence:

It finally gives the stakeholders and the users confidence and faith in the functionality of the telecom ecosystem.

Why Choose Us:

Sunren is not simply a testing lab, it’s your commited partner in all your testing needs. If you are planning to launch new telecom products in the Indian market, Sunren is ready to help you from the word go. Having thrived in the telecom and IT product testing industry for around 25 years, Sunren Technical Solutions Private Limited has never stopped upgrading with rapidly changing testing markers and new technologies.

Its well-equipped labs, experienced technicians, and unwavering commitment to the safety and reliability of telecom products automatically make it the leading telecom product testing lab in India

Expertise and Innovation: Pillars Of Our Confidence

The strength of Sunren lies not only in state-of-the-art facilities but also in its expertise. At its core is a highly skilled team of technicians and engineers with decades of accumulated experience to ensure that the testing of your products is done with precision.

We are proud to be an ongoing wellspring of innovation through proactively updating ourselves as per the rapidly changing global benchmarks in standards and technologies. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, our laboratory facilities offer efficient and effective testing.

Moreover, we are constantly updating ourselves with the new technologies in our space, to ensure we are one step ahead and can provide test facilities for regulatory requirements. Choosing Sunren is equal to choosing trust and experience.

Customer Support and Partnership: Sunren For You

At Sunren, we don't regard you as just a client; to us, you're a partner in the real sense. Our commitment to customer service doesn't stop at testing.

We are dedicated to long-term relationships and ensuring that your experience with us is seamless and productive. Clarity in communication, timely results, and responsive support are critical in every interaction. Competitive Timelines:

We know how time is very critical; hence, we offer flexible scheduling and quick turnarounds. Our team works with you closely to meet your timelines without compromising on the quality of our services.

All in all, more than providing testing services, we provide comfort to your technical headaches. So, contact us so that you can dream, and we can dare.

List of Telecom products notified under MTCTE along with their effective mandatory certification date

S.N. Essential Requirement/ Product Name Product Variant Name MTCTE Phase andatory date of certification of product under MTCTE
1 2- Wire Telephone Equipment Line Feature Phone Phase-1 1st October, 2019
2 2- Wire Telephone Equipment IP (Calling Line Identification Presentation) Phone Phase-1 1st October, 2019
3 2- Wire Telephone Equipment Coin Box Telephone Phase-1 1st October, 2019
4 2- Wire Telephone Equipment Coin Box Telephone - Table Top Interface Phase-1 1st October, 2019
5 2- Wire Telephone Equipment Electronic Telephone Instrument Phase-1 1st October, 2019
6 2- Wire Telephone Equipment Executive Telephone Systems Phase-1 1st October, 2019
7 2- Wire Telephone Equipment Key Telephone Systems Phase-1 1st October, 2019
8 2- Wire Telephone Equipment Key Telephone Systems with proprietary interface Phase-1 1st October, 2019
9 2- Wire Telephone Equipment SD (National Subscriber Dialing) or ISD (International Subscriber Dialing) Payphone Phase-1 1st October, 2019
10 2- Wire Telephone Equipment Terminals for connecting to PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) Phase-1 1st October, 2019
11 G3 Fax Machine FAX machine with handset Phase-1 1st October, 2019
12 G3 Fax Machine FAX machine without handset Phase-1 1st October, 2019
13 Modem V.90 or V.92 or V.21 to V.34 Modem Phase-1 1st October, 2019
14 Cordless Telephone Cordless Telephone Phase-1 1st October, 2019
15 ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) Customer Premises Equipment ISDN Gateway Phase-1 1st October, 2019
16 ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) Customer Premises Equipment ISDN NT-1 Network Termination Phase-1 1st October, 2019
17 ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) Customer Premises Equipment ISDN Terminal Phase-1 1st October, 2019
18 ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) Customer Premises Equipment ISDN Terminal Adapter Phase-1 1st October, 2019
19 ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) Customer Premises Equipment Multipoint Conferencing Server Phase-1 1st October, 2019
20 ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) Customer Premises Equipment PC card based ISDN Terminal Phase-1 1st October, 2019
21 Private Automatic Branch Exchange Private Automatic Branch Exchange Phase-1 1st October, 2019
22 PON (Passive Optical Network) Family of Broadband Equipment PON OLT (Optical Line Terminal) Phase-2 1st October, 2020
23 PON (Passive Optical Network) Family of Broadband Equipment PON ONT (Optical Network Terminal) Phase-2 1st October, 2020
24 PON (Passive Optical Network) Family of Broadband Equipment PON ONU (Optical Network Unit) Phase-2 1st October, 2020
25 Feedback Device Feedback Device Phase-2 1st October, 2020
26 Transmission Terminal Equipment-1 Multiplexing Equipment Phase-2 1st October, 2020
27 Transmission Terminal Equipment-1 SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) Equipment Phase-2 1st October, 2020
28 Equipments Operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Band PTP PMP Wireless Access Equipment 2.4 or 5 GHz Phase-3 1st January, 2024
29 Equipments Operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Band Wifi Access Points and CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Phase-3 1st January, 2024
30 Equipments Operating in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Band WLAN Controller Equipment Phase-3 1st January, 2024
31 End Point Device for Environmental Monitoring End Point Device for Environmental Monitoring Phase-3 1st January, 2024
32 Repeater for Cellular Network GSM and WCDMA Repeater Phase-3 1st April, 2024
33 Repeater for Cellular Network GSM Repeater Phase-3 1st April, 2024
34 Repeater for Cellular Network GSM WCDMA and LTE Repeater Phase-3 1st April, 2024
35 Repeater for Cellular Network LTE (Long Term Evolution) Repeater Phase-3 1st April, 2024
36 Repeater for Cellular Network WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) and LTE Repeater Phase-3 1st April, 2024
37 Repeater for Cellular Network WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) Repeater Phase-3 1st April, 2024
38 Base Station for Cellular Network BTS (Base Transceiver Station ) for GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) Phase-3 1st August, 2024
39 Base Station for Cellular Network BTS with AAS (Advanced Antenna Systems) Phase-3 1st August, 2024
40 Base Station for Cellular Network BTS with MSR (Multi-Standard Radio) up to 4G Phase-3 1st August, 2024
41 Base Station for Cellular Network eNodeB for LTE (Long Term Evolution) Phase-3 1st August, 2024
42 Base Station for Cellular Network NodeB for WCDMA Phase-3 1st August, 2024
43 Compact Cellular Network BTS CCN Phase-3 1st January, 2024
44 Compact Cellular Network eNodeB CCN Phase-3 1st January, 2024
45 Compact Cellular Network NodeB CCN Phase-3 1st January, 2024
46. IoT (Internet of Things) Gateway IoT Gateway Phase-3 1st January, 2024
47. Tracking Device Asset Tracking Device Phase-3 1st January, 2024
48. Tracking Device Human Tracking Device Phase-3 1st January, 2024
49. Tracking Device Pet Tracking Device Phase-3 1st January, 2024
50. Tracking Device Standalone tracking device for Vehicle Phase-3 1st January, 2024
51. Smart Electricity Meter Smart Electricity Meter Phase-3 1st October, 2024
52. Mobile Radio Trunking System MRTS Base Station - Baseband plus Radio Phase-4 1st August, 2024
53. Mobile Radio Trunking System MRTS Base Station - Radio Only Phase-4 1st August, 2024
54. Mobile Radio Trunking System MRTS Baseband Equipment without Radio Phase-4 1st August, 2024
55. Mobile Radio Trunking System MRTS Fixed Station Phase-4 1st August, 2024
56. Mobile Radio Trunking System MRTS Handheld Portable Station Phase-4 1st August, 2024
57. Mobile Radio Trunking System MRTS Mobile Station Phase-4 1st August, 2024
58. Conferencing Equipment Audio Conference Facility Device Phase-4 1st January, 2024
59. Conferencing Equipment Multi Line Telephone System Phase-4 1st January, 2024
60. HF (High Frequency) Radio HF Base Station - Baseband plus Radio Phase-4 1st April, 2024
61. HF (High Frequency) Radio HF Base Station - Radio Only Phase-4 1st April, 2024
62. HF (High Frequency) Radio HF Baseband Equipment without Radio Phase-4 1st April, 2024
63. HF (High Frequency) Radio HF Fixed Station Phase-4 1st April, 2024
64. HF (High Frequency) Radio HF Handheld Portable Stations Phase-4 1st April, 2024
65. HF (High Frequency) Radio HF Mobile Stations Phase-4 1st April, 2024
66. VHF (Very High Frequency) UHF (Ultra High Frequency) Radio System Equipment VHF UHF Base Station - Baseband plus Radio Phase-4 1st August, 2024
67. VHF (Very High Frequency) UHF (Ultra High Frequency) Radio System Equipment VHF UHF Base Station - Radio Only Phase-4 1st August, 2024
68. VHF (Very High Frequency) UHF (Ultra High Frequency) Radio System Equipment VHF UHF Baseband Equipment without Radio Phase-4 1st August, 2024
69. VHF (Very High Frequency) UHF (Ultra High Frequency) Radio System Equipment VHF UHF Fixed Station Phase-4 1st August, 2024
70. VHF (Very High Frequency) UHF (Ultra High Frequency) Radio System Equipment VHF UHF Handheld Portable Stations Phase-4 1st August, 2024
71. VHF (Very High Frequency) UHF (Ultra High Frequency) Radio System Equipment VHF UHF Mobile Stations Phase-4 1st August, 2024
72. PTP (Point to Point) PMP (Point to Multi Point) Microwave Fixed Radio Systems PTP or PMP Full Outdoor Microwave Systems Phase-4 1st August, 2024
73. PTP (Point to Point) PMP (Point to Multi Point) Microwave Fixed Radio Systems PTP or PMP Split MW Indoor Unit Phase-4 1st August, 2024
74. PTP (Point to Point) PMP (Point to Multi Point) Microwave Fixed Radio Systems PTP or PMP Split MW Outdoor Unit Phase-4 1st August, 2024
75. PTP (Point to Point) PMP (Point to Multi Point) Microwave Fixed Radio Systems PTP/PMP Split MW System Phase-4 1st August, 2024
76. Media Gateway Line Media Gateway Phase-4 1st January, 2024
77. Media Gateway Media Gateway Phase-4 1st January, 2024
78. Media Gateway Media Gateway for CPE Phase-4 1st January, 2024
79. Signalling Gateway Signalling Gateway Phase-4 1st January, 2024
80. Session Border Controller Session Border Controller Phase-4 1st January, 2024
81. Softswitch Softswitch Phase-4 1st January, 2024
82. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Equipments DSLAM Phase-4 1st January, 2024
83. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Equipments DSL Modem Phase-4 1st January, 2024
84. Satellite Communication Equipment Satellite Amplifier Phase-4 1st October, 2024
85. Satellite Communication Equipment Satellite Baseband Mod or Demod or Controller Phase-4 1st October, 2024
86. Satellite Communication Equipment Satellite Baseband Modem Phase-4 1st October, 2024
87. Satellite Communication Equipment Satellite Baseband Modem Controller Phase-4 1st October, 2024
88. Satellite Communication Equipment Satellite BUC (Block Up Converter) Phase-4 1st October, 2024
89. Satellite Communication Equipment Satellite IF Transceiver Phase-4 1st October, 2024
90. Satellite Communication Equipment Satellite LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Phase-4 1st October, 2024
91. Satellite Communication Equipment Satellite LNB (Low Noise Block downconverter) Phase-4 1st October, 2024
92. Satellite Communication Equipment Satellite Optimisation Equipment Phase-4 1st October, 2024
93. Satellite Communication Equipment Satellite Radio Frequency Transceiver Phase-4 1st October, 2024
94. Satellite Communication Equipment VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) Terminals Phase-4 1st October, 2024
95. LAN (Local Area Network) Switch L2 LAN Switch Phase-4 1st August, 2024
96. LAN (Local Area Network) Switch L3 LAN Switch Phase-4 1st August, 2024
97. LAN (Local Area Network) Switch MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) TP (Transport Profile) CEN (Carrier Ethernet Network) Switch Phase-4 1st August, 2024
98. LAN (Local Area Network) Switch L2 Unmanaged Switch Phase-4 1st August, 2024
99. Router BNG (Broadband Network Gateway) or BRAS (Broadband Remote Access Server) Router Phase-4 1st August, 2024
100. Router Cloud Control Capable Router Phase-4 1st August, 2024
101. Router IPV4 (Internet Protocol v4) Router Phase-4 1st August, 2024
102. Router IPV6 (Internet Protocol v6) Router Phase-4 1st August, 2024
103. Router MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) Router Phase-4 1st August, 2024
104. Transmission Terminal Equipment-2 DWDM (Dense wavelength-division multiplexing) Equipment Phase-4 1st January, 2024
105. Transmission Terminal Equipment-2 Digital Cross Connect Phase-4 1st January, 2024
106. IP (Internet Protocol) Security Equipment Firewall Equipment Phase-4 1st August, 2024
107. IP (Internet Protocol) Security Equipment Intrusion Detection System Equipment Phase-4 1st August, 2024
108. IP (Internet Protocol) Security Equipment Intrusion Prevention System Equipment Phase-4 1st August, 2024
109. IP (Internet Protocol) Security Equipment Unified Threat Management Equipment Phase-4 1st August, 2024
110. Precision Timing Protocol Grand Master Equipment Precision Timing Protocol Grand Master Equipment Phase-4 1st January, 2024
111. Mobile Management Entity MME with connectivity to MSC SGSN Phase-4 1st January, 2024
112. Mobile Management Entity MME for LTE Phase-4 1st January, 2024
113. Cell Broadcast Centre CBC for GSM Phase-4 1st January, 2024
114. Cell Broadcast Centre CBC for LTE or LTE-A Phase-4 1st January, 2024
115. Cell Broadcast Centre CBC For UMTS Phase-4 1st January, 2024
116. IP Multimedia Conferencing Equipment IP Multimedia Conferencing Equipment Phase-4 1st January, 2024
117. BSC (Base Station Control) RNC (Radio Network Controller) BSC for GSM Phase-4 1st January, 2024
118. BSC (Base Station Control) RNC (Radio Network Controller) RNC for WCDMA Phase-4 1st January, 2024
119. SMLC (Serving Mobile Location Center) or eSMLC (Evolved Serving Mobile Location Center) eSMLC for LTE Phase-4 1st January, 2024
120. SMLC (Serving Mobile Location Center) or eSMLC (Evolved Serving Mobile Location Center) SMLC for GSM Phase-4 1st January, 2024
121. SMLC (Serving Mobile Location Center) or eSMLC (Evolved Serving Mobile Location Center) SMLC for WCDMA Phase-4 1st January, 2024
122. SGSN (Serving GPRS Support Node) or GGSN (Gateway GPRS Support Node) GGSN Phase-4 1st January, 2024
123. SGSN (Serving GPRS Support Node) or GGSN (Gateway GPRS Support Node) SGSN For GSM Phase-4 1st January, 2024
124. SGSN (Serving GPRS Support Node) or GGSN (Gateway GPRS Support Node) SGSN For LTE Phase-4 1st January, 2024
125. SGSN (Serving GPRS Support Node) or GGSN (Gateway GPRS Support Node) SGSN For WCDMA Phase-4 1st January, 2024
126. HLR (Home Location Register) AUC (Authentication Center) HSS (Home Subscriber Server) HLR or AUC Phase-4 1st January, 2024
127. HLR (Home Location Register) AUC (Authentication Center) HSS (Home Subscriber Server) HSS Phase-4 1st January, 2024
128. MSC or MSC-S or GMSC or GMSC-S including VLR MSC-S or GMSC-S Phase-4 1st January, 2024
129. MSC or MSC-S or GMSC or GMSC-S including VLR MSC or GMSC including VLR for GSM Phase-4 1st January, 2024
130. MSC or MSC-S or GMSC or GMSC-S including VLR MSC or GMSC including VLR for WCDMA Phase-4 1st January, 2024
131. Infiniband Switch Infiniband Switch Phase-4 1st January, 2024
132. OTA (Over-The-Air) and DM (Device Manager) or FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) DM or FOTA Phase-4 1st January, 2024
133. OTA (Over-The-Air) and DM (Device Manager) or FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) OTA Phase-4 1st January, 2024
134. SCP (Service Control Point) SCP Phase-4 1st January, 2024
135. OMC (Operations and Maintenance Center) or EMS (Element Management Systems) or NMS (Network Management Systems) or OSS (Operations Support System) NMS Phase-4 1st January, 2024
136. OMC (Operations and Maintenance Center) or EMS (Element Management Systems) or NMS (Network Management Systems) or OSS (Operations Support System) OMC or EMS Phase-4 1st January, 2024
137. S-GW (Serving Gateway) or P-GW (Packet Data Network Gateway) P-Gateway Phase-4 1st January, 2024
138. S-GW (Serving Gateway) or P-GW (Packet Data Network Gateway) S-Gateway Phase-4 1st January, 2024
139. SMSC (Short Message Service Center) SMSC Phase-4 1st January, 2024
140. GMLC (Gateway Mobile Location Centre) GMLC for GSM or WCDMA Phase-4 1st January, 2024
141. GMLC (Gateway Mobile Location Centre) GMLC for LTE or LTE-A Phase-4 1st January, 2024
142. EIR (Equipment Identity Register) EIR for GSM or WCDMA Phase-4 1st January, 2024
143. EIR (Equipment Identity Register) EIR for LTE Phase-4 1st January, 2024
144. Optical Fibre Cable Hybrid Cable - Optical and Metallic Phase-4 1st January, 2024
145. Optical Fibre Cable Optical Fibre Cable - ADSS on Aerial alignment Phase-4 1st January, 2024
146. Optical Fibre Cable Optical Fibre Cable - ADSS along Power line Phase-4 1st January, 2024
147. Optical Fibre Cable Optical Fibre Cable - Direct Buried Phase-4 1st January, 2024
148. Optical Fibre Cable Optical Fibre Cable - DSA Phase-4 1st January, 2024
149. Optical Fibre Cable Optical Fibre Cable - Duct Phase-4 1st January, 2024
150. Optical Fibre Cable Optical Fibre Cable - In home Phase-4 1st January, 2024
151. Optical Fibre Cable Optical Fibre Cable - Indoor Phase-4 1st January, 2024
152. Optical Fibre Cable Optical Fibre Cable – Indoor/Outdoor Phase-4 1st January, 2024
153. Optical Fibre Cable Optical Fibre Cable - Micro-Duct Phase-4 1st January, 2024
154. Optical Fibre Cable Optical Fibre Cable – Access Outdoor Phase-4 1st January, 2024
155. Optical Fibre Cable Optical Groung Wire - OPGW Phase-4 1st January, 2024
156. SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) CSIM (CDMA SIM) Phase-4 1st August, 2024
157. SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) eSIM (Embedded SIM) Phase-4 1st August, 2024
158. SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) eUICC (Embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card) Phase-4 1st August, 2024
159. SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) RUIM (Removable User Identity Module) Phase-4 1st August, 2024
160. SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) SIM Phase-4 1st August, 2024
161. SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) UICC (Universal Integrated Circuit Card) based ISIM Phase-4 1st August, 2024
162. SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) Phase-4 1st August, 2024
163. Radio Broadcast Receiver RBR All Motor vehicle RBRs requiring external power Phase-4 1st January, 2024
164. Radio Broadcast Receiver RBR All RBRs driven with inbuilt power source Phase-4 1st January, 2024
165. Radio Broadcast Receiver RBR Other devices having RBR interface Phase-4 1st January, 2024
166. Optical Fibre - Single Mode Optical Fibre - G.652.D Phase-4 1st January, 2024
167. Optical Fibre - Single Mode Optical Fibre - G.655 Phase-4 1st January, 2024
168. Optical Fibre - Single Mode Optical Fibre - G.656 Phase-4 1st January, 2024
169. Optical Fibre - Single Mode Optical Fibre - G.657. A1 Phase-4 1st January, 2024
170. Optical Fibre - Single Mode Optical Fibre - G.657. A2 Phase-4 1st January, 2024
171. Optical Fibre - Single Mode Optical Fibre - G.657. B3 Phase-4 1st January, 2024
172. Optical Fibre - Single Mode Optical Fibre - G.654.D Phase-4 1st January, 2024
173. Optical Fibre - Single Mode Optical Fibre - G.654.E Phase-4 1st January, 2024
174. Base station for cellular network for 5G BTS with Multi Standard Radio Phase-5 1st October, 2024
175. Base station for cellular network for 5G Active Antenna System-OTA Phase-5 1st October, 2024
176. Base station for cellular network for 5G Base Station 5G NR Type 1C Phase-5 1st October, 2024
177. Base station for cellular network for 5G Base Station 5G NR Type 1H Phase-5 1st October, 2024
178. Base station for cellular network for 5G Base Station 5G NR Type 1O Phase-5 1st October, 2024
179. Base station for cellular network for 5G Base Station 5G NR Type 2O Phase-5 1st October, 2024
180. Base station for cellular network for 5G Hybrid Active Antenna System Phase-5 1st October, 2024
181. 5G Core AMF (Access and Mobility Management Function) Phase-5 1st July, 2024
182. 5G Core AuSF (The Authentication Server Function) Phase-5 1st July, 2024
183. 5G Core BSF (Binding Support Function) Phase-5 1st July, 2024
184. 5G Core CHF (Charging Function) Phase-5 1st July, 2024
185. 5G Core NEF (Network Exposure Function) Phase-5 1st July, 2024
186. 5G Core NSSF (Network Slice Selection Function) Phase-5 1st July, 2024
187. 5G Core PCF (Policy Control Function) Phase-5 1st July, 2024
188. 5G Core SMF (Session Management Function) Phase-5 1st July, 2024
189. 5G Core SMSF (Short Message Service Function) Phase-5 1st July, 2024
190. 5G Core UDM (Unified Data Management) Phase-5 1st July, 2024
191 5G Core UDR (Unified Data Repository) Phase-5 1st July, 2024
192 5G Core UPF (User Plane Function) Phase-5 1st July, 2024
193 Hypervisor Hypervisor Phase-5 1st October, 2024
194 E-band Fixed Radio Relay System E-Band MW Full Outdoor System Phase-5 1st July, 2024
195 E-band Fixed Radio Relay System E-Band MW Outdoor System plus Indoor System Phase-5 1st July, 2024
196 Converged Multi service Application Access Equipment (C-MSAAE) C-MSAAE Phase-5 1st July, 2024
197 IP (Internet Protocol) Terminal SIP Terminal Phase-5 1st October, 2024
S.N. Essential Requirement/ Product Name Product Variant Name MTCTE Phase andatory date of certification of product under MTCTE