Non-refundable fee of Rs. 1,00,000/- to be paid online through Non Tax Receipt Portal (NTRP) of Govt. of India to “TEC, New Delhi” for designation against up to 5 TEC’s technical standards and/or specifications in a single application. Further, for designation beyond 5 technical standards/ specifications in the same application, an additional fee of Rs. 20,000/- is payable per standard/specification subject to maximum of up to Rs. 2,00,000/- per single application in any case or fees specified by DA time to time.

Mutual Recognition means that each Party, on the basis that it is accorded reciprocal treatment by the other Party, accepts the test reports & certification of results of conformity assessment activities; and mandatory requirements of the other Party to demonstrate conformity of products and/or manufacturers/manufacturing processes with its mandatory requirements when the conformity assessment activities are undertaken by conformity assessment bodies designated by the other Party.

MRAs eliminate the cost of retesting and re-certification, and shorten time to-market for partner countries’ manufacturers and exporters of telecommunication Equipments.

At present India has “Mutual Recognition Arrangement/Agreement (MRA) with Singapore in Telecommunication Sector.

TEC designates CABs and CBs for carrying out conformity assessment and certification of telecom equipment in accordance with the requirements of MRA partners. There are two documents which lay down the procedures and criteria for designating/recognising CABs & CBs are available on TEC website www.tec.gov.in. 

Scheme for Designating Domestic Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) and Certification Bodies (CBs) for Conformity Assessment and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment 

Scheme for Recognising Foreign Designated Conformity Assessment Bodies and Certification Bodies for Conformity Assessment and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment

The key factor in determining the time taken is the Lab readiness. Labs that have taken the time to prepare well for CAB Designation application, respond quickly to shortcomings, if any and clarifications sought if any during technical examination of documents of the lab and quick response to assessment deficiencies, can complete the process in a timely manner. TEC has all necessary resources, to designate a well-prepared Lab as CAB in a reasonable time of about 90 days. Some CABs were able to gain designation in less than 90 days.

The scope of designation by DA is limited to the scope for which accreditation is granted against TEC’s/ other Party’s technical standards and/or specifications. If the application for Designation as CAB/CB does not fully cover all tests corresponding to TEC’s technical standards and/or specifications, the DA may grant the designation corresponding to TEC’s technical standards and/or specifications to the extent against which designation is sought, subject to its technical evaluation by the DA.

Application for renewal of CAB Designation as per Application format given in Annexure-5 of TEC CAB/CB designation Scheme along with all requisite documents can be submitted within 180 days but not later than 60 days before the expiry of the certificate. Suspended or withdrawn designation shall NOT be renewed during the suspended or withdrawn period. However, the process of renewal may be initiated in the suspended/withdrawn period.

The fee for renewal shall be Rs. 10,000/- for every TEC’s technical standards/ specifications being applied for renewal limited to maximum amount up to Rs. 1,00,000/- or fees specified by DA time to time. The fee for renewal is to be paid online through Non Tax Receipt Portal (NTRP) of Govt. of India to “TEC, New Delhi”.

In case of revision of TEC’s technical standards and/or specifications during the validity of designation, the CAB/CB needs to submit accreditation from any recognised Indian accreditation body like NABL and NABCB for any incremental tests in the corresponding technical, standards and/or specifications. The DA may conduct a site visit to ascertain the compliance to the corresponding revised technical standards and/or specifications. The validity of the designation would remain unchanged.

Yes, Designated CABs can advertise about their designation status but only with regard to standards or parts thereof which are included in the scope of designation. The advertisement should not imply, or otherwise suggest that DA or MRA Partner has endorsed the product or imply that the designated CAB/CB is an agent or representative of DA or MRA Partner.

CABs/CBs whose designations have been suspended or withdrawn for any reason, shall discontinue advertisement of their designated status and not make any misleading statements regarding their designation status.

An IP-I registered company can provide infrastructure services such as dark fibres, Right of Way (ROW), duct space, and towers and poles to licensees of Telecom Services licensed under Section 4 of Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 on mutually agreed terms and conditions. IP-1 registration holders shall also share the above-mentioned infrastructure with the entities as may be specified by the Central Government in the interest of national security and public interest and as per terms and conditions which may be specified by the Central Government

Only Indian companies registered under the Companies Act, 1956/2013 are eligible to apply for IP-I registration, with no restrictions on foreign equity.

The applicant company shall pay a processing fee of Rs. 5,000/- (non-refundable) online.

No, the registration for IP-I is on a non-exclusive basis, allowing multiple companies to enter the market and provide similar services.

Applications must be submitted via the SARAL SANCHAR portal: https://saralsanchar.gov.in

The license is valid for 20 years

Any Indian company registered under the Companies Act, 2013/1956 is eligible to apply.

International Long Distance (ILD) services licensee has full flexibility to offer all types of bearer services. The Licensee will provide bearer services so that end-to-end tele-services such as voice, data, fax, video, multi-media etc. can be provided by Access Providers to the customers