Latest Update for the PON Manufacturers.

Extension of exemption against certain parameters of ER of ‘PON Family of Broadband Equipment’

As per the notification released on 1^st July 2024 by TEC the status of acceptance of Exemption/ Test Reports /Self-Declaration of Conformity against the following parameters have been updated –

1. Protocol Test for any PON interface has been exempted till 12.2024,
2. Automatic Laser Shut-Down (ALS) or Automatic Power ShutDown (APSD) parameter, a Self Declaration of Conformity by Applicant/ OEM is Acceptable.
3. Interoperability Test for GPON interface – Applicant may upload test reports/results for all sub-parameters of GPON interoperability test as per Annexure-J5/Appendix-III of ‘Annexure to ER’ with testing done in any NABL accredited lab or OEM’s in-house lab