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Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC)

  • 26 Feb 2026

On 23rd February 2026, the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) signed an MoU with IIT Kharagpur to collaborate on advanced telecom research and global standardisation efforts.

  • The partnership focuses on 6G, optical communications and non-terrestrial networks.
  • It aims to develop India-specific standards for future telecom networks.
  • Collaboration includes Passive Optical Networks and advanced antenna systems.
  • The MoU strengthens India’s engagement with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and global forums.
  • Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) is the technical arm and standards setting organisation of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India.
  • TEC formulates national standards for the telecom products and networks to ensure interoperability, safety, and compliance through rigorous testing and certification.
  • TEC actively participates in global standardisation activities, engaging with international bodies such as the ITU, the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).