The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Naya Raipur, to collaborate on research, innovation, and standardisation in next-generation telecommunications technologies.
Key focus areas include open radio access network (O-RAN) and network disaggregation, where both institutions will work on developing open interfaces, modular architectures, virtualisation, and ensuring interoperability across vendors. Another major area is cognitive radio and spectrum sharing, with joint research planned on coexistence frameworks and alignment with global spectrum policies.
The collaboration will also explore 5G, 6G, and internet of thing (IoT) frameworks, supported by advanced test environments for future network generations. Both partners will contribute to international and national standardisation efforts through participation in ITU-T Study Groups and TEC’s National Working Groups.
A key objective is to develop India-specific test frameworks, standards, and interoperability solutions suited to the country’s diverse digital landscape. The initiative aims to deliver affordable, interoperable, and vendor-neutral telecom solutions while strengthening India’s presence in global standards forums.
By establishing joint research testbeds and fostering real-world collaboration, the partnership is expected to accelerate innovation in emerging communication technologies and prepare India for 6G networks and advanced IoT applications.
