TEC Certification (MTCTE) is mandatory for telecom equipment sold or imported into India, as required by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

Wi-Fi routers, smart meters, CCTV systems, servers, telecom switches, base stations, IoT devices, and various other telecom equipment require TEC approval.

The TEC certification process usually takes 30–45 working days, depending on the product category and testing requirements.

Yes, all telecom equipment—whether manufactured locally or imported—must have TEC approval before being sold or used in India.