On April 7, 2026, the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) of India released a draft of equipment operating in the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands. This is part of the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE) program.
The release of the draft of equipment operating in the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands invites all stakeholders to participate by providing feedback. To provide feedback, you need to be aware of several key points contained in the draft.
Key Points of the Draft of Equipment Operating in the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz Bands
Essentially, the draft of equipment operating in the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands covers all types, ranging from Wi-Fi Access Points, Wi-Fi Controllers, Wi-Fi Base Stations, and Point-to-Point Systems.
Variants of these products include PTP and PMP Wireless Access Equipment operating at 2.4, 5, or 6 GHz, Wi-Fi Access Points and CPE, and WLAN Controller Equipment.
For details on the variants, please refer to the document below:
In general, this draft covers several technical requirements for radio compliance, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), electrical safety, and relevant equipment interfaces.
Parameters for Radio Interfaces
Equipment operating in the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands has radio interface parameters for equipment operating in unlicensed frequency bands. This is described in Annex G3 of this draft.
The following table shows the radio compliance parameters for equipment operating in the unlicensed 2.4, 5, or 6 GHz frequency bands.
| Radio Conformance | Standard/Parameter Name | Remark |
| Radio Conformance for all Wi-Fi equipment operating in 2.4 GHz | ETSI EN 300 328; or FCC CFR47 Part 15.247; or FCC CFR47 Part 15.249 | Wi-Fi Interface & PTP/PMP Wireless Access Equipment in 2.4 GHz |
| Radio Conformance for RLAN/WLAN Wi-Fi equipment operating in 5 GHz | ETSI EN 301 893; or FCCCFR47 Part 15.407 | Wi-Fi Interface |
| Radio Conformance for PTP/PMP Wireless Access Equipment operating in 5 GHz | ETSI EN 301 893; or ETSI EN 302 502; or FCCCFR47 Part 15.249;orFCC CFR47 Part 15.407 | PTP/PMP Wireless Access Equipment or PTP/PMP Fixed Radio system in 5 GHz. |
| Radio Conformance for RLAN/WLAN Wi-Fi equipment operating in the 6 GHz band | ETSI EN 303 687; or FCC CFR 47 Part 15.407 | Wi-Fi Interface equipment operating in 6 GHz |
Public Consultation
Regarding the draft on equipment operating in the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands, industry stakeholders are invited to submit their suggestions. Input and comments on the draft TEC announcement are open until June 6, 2026.
Comments may be submitted via email to [email protected], with copies to [email protected] and [email protected].
Impact on India Type Approval
The draft of equipment operating in the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands will certainly have an impact on India type approval. This may alter certain technical requirements for TEC MTCTE certification.
The regulations, once finalized, will serve as the testing reference for equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz frequency bands. Therefore, industry players—including manufacturers, importers, and distributors—need to review their equipment to gradually align with the planned standards.