Security evaluation fees for telecom, ICT products cut by up to 95%

The telecom department on Monday sharply slashed security evaluation fees for telecom and information and communication technology (ICT) products in a bid to make the security certification process more affordable for domestic manufacturers.

Security evaluation fees were reduced by as much as 95% from their previous range of Rs 2-3.5 lakh, depending on the equipment category. Under the revised structure, the maximum testing certification labs can charge is Rs 50,000.