Subject: Extension of Mandatory Certification Date for Five Products Notified under Phases III, IV, and V of MTCTE
Date: July 1, 2024
The Department of Telecommunications has issued an amendment to extend the mandatory certification dates for specific products under the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) regime, as outlined in previous notifications.
Key Amendments:
1. Extension of Mandatory Certification Dates: The mandatory certification date for the following five products under Phases III, IV, and V of the MTCTE has been extended as follows:
| S.No. | Product (ER) | Notified Phase | New Mandatory Date of Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Smart Electricity Meter | Phase III | October 1, 2024 |
| 2. | Satellite Communication Equipment | Phase IV | October 1, 2024 |
| 3. | Base Station for Cellular Network for 5G | Phase V | October 1, 2024 |
| 4. | Hypervisor | Phase V | October 1, 2024 |
| 5. | IP Terminal | Phase V | October 1, 2024 |
2. Extension of ILAC Report Acceptance: The last date for the acceptance of test reports issued by labs accredited by International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) signatories from non-border sharing countries has been extended by two months for the technical parameters of the following products:
| S.No. | Product (ER) | Notified Phase | New Last Date of ILAC Report Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Base Station for Cellular Network (up to 4G) | Phase III | September 30, 2024 |
| 2. | SIM | Phase IV | September 30, 2024 |
| 3. | VHF UHF Radio Equipment System | Phase IV | September 30, 2024 |
| 4. | Base Station for Cellular Network for 5G | Phase V | September 30, 2024 |
| 4. | E-band Fixed Radio Relay Systems | Phase V | September 30, 2024 |
3. Note: Test reports issued by ILAC signatories (other than border sharing countries) should not be older than two years on the date of submission on the MTCTE Portal.
4. Annexure: The complete list of products notified under MTCTE with their effective mandatory dates is provided in Annexure-I.
