‘Trusted Products’ are those equipment, whose critical components and the products themselves are sourced from ‘Trusted Sources’
Gurugram-based telecom gear maker HFCL Ltd announced that it has received the National Security Council Secretariat’s (NSCS’) approval as a ‘Trusted Source’ for all Indian telecom service providers (TSPs) for sourcing their active network products and infrastructure.
As per the company, it is among few companies to have received the ‘trusted sources’ approval in the country.
“We are delighted to receive the approval as a ‘trusted source’ from NSCS and are fully committed to continue serving our TSP partners with our wide range of products and services,” HFCL promoter and managing director, Mahendra Nahata said in a company statement.
Nahata added that the development will cement HFCL’s position in the telecom sector, amplifying the growth opportunities. HFCL’s inclusion in the select list as one of the trusted sources is a “distinguished achievement” and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering Make in India products/solutions.
The government in June launched a website for giving clearance to trusted products that telecom operators can install in their network under the National Security Directive on the telecommunication sector.
The National Security Directive on Telecommunication Sector (NCDTS) was approved by the cabinet on December 16, 2020, to control the installation of telecom gears from non-friendly countries which can pose security threats to the country.
‘Trusted Products’ are those equipment, whose critical components and the products themselves are sourced from ‘Trusted Sources’.
HFCL is working to expand its portfolio of telecom products and supply them to Indian and global telecom service providers. It has also applied for the government’s PLI scheme for telecom equipment manufacturing.
