The test reports issued by TEC Designated Labs for the applicable technical parameters of communication module of Smart Electricity Meters, can be used by that OEM for certification of its other models of Smart Electricity Meter using the same communication module. In such cases, the lab shall also mention the module code/identifier of the communication module on the issued test report of technical parameter along with Model no. of tested Electricity meter and name of applicant/OEM. The module code/identifier of the communication module may be verified by lab as per submitted sample by OEM and the same needs to be mentioned in BOM file of that model also.
Details of Service
Telecommunications (Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment and Certification) Rules, 2025 prescribes for Certificate of Conformity Assessment in respect of Telecommunication Equipment as defined in Telecommunications Act 2023.
Every person to which a notified standard applies, shall ensure that the details of such standard, including the Certificate of Conformity Assessment, is displayed in such manner as specified by the Appropriate Authority
Objectives of MTCTE
I. that any Telecom Equipment does not degrade performance of existing network to which it is connected;
II. safety of the end–users;
III. protection of users and general public by ensuring that radio frequency emissions from equipment do not exceed prescribed standards;
IV. that telecom equipment complies with the relevant national and international regulatory standards and requirements.
The testing and certification envisaged in Amended MTCTE Procedure v3.0 (TEC 93009:2024) ensures that the equipment meets all TEC prescribed Essential Requirements. The quality and reliability of equipment is not part of this procedure, hence, the same is not guaranteed through this certification. OEMs / dealers themselves will be responsible for necessary quality and reliability criteria claimed by them. Any equipment to be used in the network of Licensed Telecom Service Providers/ Internet Service Providers/Virtual Network Operators etc. may have to undergo additional tests as specified in License.
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Indian Original Equipment Manufacturer (Indian OEM) OR Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) of Foreign OEM.
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Validity
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Frequently Asked Questions
Presently, the SAN switches are not covered under MTCTE.
Presently, the Media Converters are not covered under MTCTE.
Test reports from TEC designated labs or ILAC signatories are acceptable under MTCTE for 5G Core. In case of unavailability of above mentioned test reports, the applicant may submit in-house test reports along with self-declaration of conformity for parameters of ER and Provisional Certificate with validity of 2 years will be issued.
The test reports issued by TEC Designated Labs for the applicable technical parameters of communication module of Smart Electricity Meters, can be used by that OEM for certification of its other models of Smart Electricity Meter using the same communication module. In such cases, the lab shall also mention the module code/identifier of the communication module on the issued test report of technical parameter along with Model no. of tested Electricity meter and name of applicant/OEM. The module code/identifier of the communication module may be verified by lab as per submitted sample by OEM and the same needs to be mentioned in BOM file of that model also.