The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) on October 24, 2025. The agreement aims to foster collaboration in advanced telecom research, standards development, and accelerate India’s presence in global standardisation processes.
Advancing Next-Gen Telecom Standards
This partnership establishes a structured framework for joint studies, research, and technical contributions to cutting-edge telecom domains such as 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs). Key focus areas include joint work on mobile communication technologies (4G, 5G, NB-IoT), Open RAN interfaces, SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) compliance, as well as integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks for future-ready infrastructure.
Strengthening India’s Influence in Global Forums
The collaboration will see both TEC and IIT Hyderabad participating in international standardisation bodies—including ITU-T and 3GPP—driving India-specific standards, test frameworks, and technical contributions relevant for emerging network technologies. It aims to develop indigenous R&D, bolster the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, and secure critical communications infrastructure with reduced import dependency.
Framework for Innovation and Indigenous Design
By developing India-specific standards and home-grown technology solutions, this partnership will increase the nation’s influence in global telecom policy forums and help establish secure, interoperable, and high-quality networks. The collaboration also strengthens India’s technical workforce and provides IIT Hyderabad with a platform for research in 5G/6G, AI, and ICT, aligning academic innovation with national priorities.
Conclusion
The MoU between TEC and IIT Hyderabad exemplifies India’s growing emphasis on indigenous telecom R&D and standards leadership. This partnership will accelerate the creation of next-gen telecom networks, reinforce India’s global influence in standardisation, and drive national self-reliance in the critical digital infrastructure space.
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Source: PIB
