Security hurdle: Global gear companies' clash with DoT may hit broadband expansionA conflict between global telecom equipment makers and India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) over a new security mandate could imp...
Telecom gear makers seek 2-year extension for security testing of customers' WiFiTelecom gear manufacturers are pushing to delay the mandatory security testing deadline for WiFi CPE and IP routers, requesting a two-year ...
Ministry of Communications expands simplified certification scheme for 37 productsThe newly included products cover a diverse range, including media gateways, IP security equipment, IP terminals, optical fibre or cable, t...
India plans graded customs duties on telecom components to boost domestic manufacturingIndia is planning to impose customs duties on telecom components in a phased manner to discourage imports and promote domestic manufacturin...
DoT allows for routers, cordless phones and other equipment to be self-certifiedThe change, which will come into effect from January 1, will help companies to reduce the time taken to test and certify a product before b...
'Mandatory local gear testing from July 1 may delay 4G expansion, 5G roll outs'Senior industry executives said DoT’s insistence on in-country testing of network equipment by local labs recognised by its technical arm, ...
DoT exempts 5G mobiles, Smart Watch, Camera, PoS Machines From Mandatory Testing regime"The exemptions on these widely used products will reduce the compliance burden and will enable the industry to roll out their products fas...
Telcos say availability of new 5G phones to take a hit due to mandatory local testing decreeTelecom operators have also cautioned that any move to test and certify all 5G smartphones at accredited local labs would also hinder India...
Government to implement mobile privacy and security initiative: Rajesh Pant“We are going down to the semiconductor level, the silicon level and see where the chips are coming from, and what is the importance of tho...
'Import suspension of key network gear may slow home broadband expansion'"The reason behind the continuing import suspension is that bulk of these FTTH network products and associated components are manufactured ...
DoT to implement mandatory gear testing from Oct 1“The schedule for mandatory testing and certification of the remaining equipment shall be notified subsequently,” the TEC notification adde...
DoT extends deadline for mandatory testing of telecom gear to April 2019The engineering division, however, indicated that other equipment such as modem, audio conferencing equipment, fax machine, VHF equipment, ...