India 6GHz Spectrum Delicensing Update

The India 6GHz spectrum may soon be delicensed, as the Indian Ministry of Communication released a draft Gazette proposing unlicensed use of 500 MHz in the 6 GHz band (5925–6425 MHz). This change could transform the landscape for wireless connectivity and regulatory compliance in the country. The draft is now open for public comment until […]

India: BIS Modified Final Guidelines for Parallel Testing for Products

The Bureau of Indian Standards published the modification for Parallel Testing for Products. This guideline will enable parallel testing of electronic products covered under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) of BIS. These guidelines are voluntary and the manufacturers will still have an option for applying sequentially to BIS for registration as per the existing procedure.  […]

India: TEC: MTCTE new timeline for implementation of Essential Requirements for Phase III & IV products

In a recent modification to Notification no. 5-2/2021-TC/TEC/131 and no. 5-2/2021-TC/TEC/172, dated 23/06/2023 and 27/09/2023 respectively, key amendments have been introduced for the testing and certification of telecom and networking equipment under MTCTE Phase-III & Phase-IV. Here are the three crucial highlights to note: 1. Deadline Extension for 12 Products (ERs): The mandatory certification date […]

India: Exemption pertaining to parameters of LAN Switch under MTCTE

In July, TEC announced a generic exemption for the test requirements related to ER of LAN switch products. The exemption will be placed until 01/24/23 or until further notice from the regulator. Test requirements exempted: The products, LAN switch variant “MPLS TP CEN Switch”, with the parameters of Ethernet PWE and service identification (Standard RFC4448, […]