Introduction Mandatory approval is required by the TEC for all telecom equipment before it is manufactured , imported, sold, or used in India. This approval is obtained through the MTCTE certification system which was introduced by the Indian Telegraph Rules. The MTCTE certification framework has been developed to ensure that all telecommunications equipment supplied to customers in India are safe, technically compliant and secure from external threats, thus ensuring that users and telecommunication networks are protected. 1. What is TEC MTCTE Certification? The Telecommunications Engineering Centre is a technical department of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India. It established the scheme for Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE). This means that all Telecommunication Equipment ought to be tested and certified by the TEC before they can be introduced into the Indian Telecom ecosystem. 2. Why MTCTE Certification is ...