Law Updates

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Summary: Introduction Adopting TSDSI‑transposed 3GPP standards as National Telecom Standards in 2026 largely formalizes what the Indian industry already follows (3GPP) but it does so in a way that anchors these standards in Indian law and policy, and strengthens India’s influence in how future global standards evolve. It is more of a strategic alignment and governance change than a sudden technical shock. What Exactly DoT Has Done and From When To strengthen regulatory clarity, and align national telecom policies with globally accepted frameworks, DoT has formally adopted TSDSI-transposed 3GPP st

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Summary: Background and Context The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), which functions under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has introduced a number of new and revised testing standards for telecom equipment in 2026. These changes have come as part of the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) framework. These amendments ensure that all telecom products available in the Indian marketplace adhere to required safety, quality and performance standards. TEC 73070:2025-  Electronic Locator Systems TEC 48141:2025-  Server Test Guide Revised test guide

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Summary: The Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has notified revised Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) standards for specific telecommunication equipment under the two major statutes, i.e., the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and the Telecommunications (Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment and Certification) Rules, 2025.  As per Notification dated 29 May, 2026, the revised standards apply to: TEC 37942606: Essential Requirements for LAN Switch  TEC 40182606: Essential Requirements for 5G Core  The revised standards become effective f

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Summary: The Ministry of Communications has issued a significant notification introducing revised standards for telecommunication equipment under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. Released through the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), these updates aim to strengthen regulatory compliance, enhance network security, and ensure the adoption of advanced technological benchmarks across the telecom sector. The revised framework covers a wide range of critical telecom infrastructure and systems, including electronic locator systems, servers, unified threat management, optical fibre splice closures,