TEC Certification

Who Needs This Service

OEMs, importers and dealers of telecom and networking equipment such as routers, switches, modems, CPE, IoT gateways, base stations and optical equipment need TEC certification.

Brands selling through marketplaces should ensure certificates.

Startups building networking products should plan testing.

If your product is not on the MTCTE list, confirm.

Key Benefits

• Right MTCTE scheme chosen
• Lab testing coordinated
• Portal filing and fees handled
• Certificate for your model
• Smooth import and sale

Next Steps & Related Services

After the certificate, affix labels and manage modifications. Related services: MTCTE, NCCS, ETA, CRS and DOT Certification.

Common Mistakes

• Wrong scheme choice.
• Unrecognised labs.
• Missing model details.
• Ignoring modifications.
• Selling before certification.

Timeline, Costs & Practical Tips

Testing and evaluation take time.

Practical tip: pick the lab and model list early.

Additional Information

TEC administers MTCTE under the Telegraph Rules and the Telecommunications Act.

Practical Scenarios

Scenario 1:

A router brand obtains TEC certificates.

Scenario 2:

An importer certifies switches.

Scenario 3:

A startup certifies an IoT gateway.

Process & Planning

To obtain a TEC certificate, first confirm that your product appears on the MTCTE list under either the General or the Simplified Certification Scheme and identify the Essential Requirements for it. Register on the MTCTE portal as an OEM, importer or dealer, send samples to a TEC-designated lab, and upload the lab's test report with the application and fees. TEC evaluates the file and issues the certificate for the model, after which you affix the certification label. Planning checklist: finalise hardware before testing, group models into series where the procedure allows, keep technical documents consistent, plan for modifications and renewal and keep copies of certificates for customs and marketplaces.

Practical Guidance

A TEC certification project works best when engineering and compliance teams collaborate. Engineering should freeze the hardware and firmware version to be tested, because changes after testing can invalidate the report. Compliance should map the Essential Requirements for the product category, choose the scheme, and book the TEC-designated lab. Provide the lab with clear model information, accessories and configuration so that the test report matches the product you will sell.

During application, ensure that company details, model names and series information are consistent across the portal entries, the test reports and the labels. Pay attention to variants: if you sell several models, check whether the procedure allows grouping them in a series so you do not need to retest each. After certification, apply the TEC certification label as required and keep records. Plan for modifications: if you change components, software or design, check whether you must notify TEC, apply for a modification or retest. Finally, keep track of renewal and surveillance requirements, and make sure marketplaces and distributors have copies of the certificate.