The Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) is the wing of India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT)/ Ministry Communication created in 1952, is The National Radio Regulatory Authority in charge of frequency spectrum management and licensing for electronic and IT products while fulfilling the requirement of the wireless technology users. Products with radio and/or wireless and Bluetooth functionalities imported or manufactured in India will need to have an equipment type approval (ETA)/WPC Approval certificate from the Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC).
Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) is of following types:
While importing or manufacturing (in India) Bluetooth or RF Id based equipment, you must have Equipment Type Approval (ETA) Certificate.
WPC issue the Equipment Type Approval (ETA) Certificate for wireless device imported or manufactured in India which functions in the de-licence frequency Band. Such device include in product like Walkie-Talkie, RC Cars/boats, Drones/UAV, Mobile phones, Cameras, Bluetooth devices, routers etc.
Also ETA can be obtained through self declaration by the following conditions:
For example:- Mobile handsets, Smartphone, Electronic notepads, Walkie-Talkie, Laptops, Smart watches, SRDs including accessories, routers, microphones, headphones, speakers, earphones, printers, scanners, mouse, keyboard, TV, camera, etc.
Following requirement should be fulfilled by applicant –
Foreign Manufacturers –
Domestic Manufacturer –
For ETA Certificate –
For Import License –
RF (Radio Frequency) testing is a method of checking the frequency of radio transmissions to ensure that they are efficiently using the spectrum. Efficiency means that radio waves in the airspace do not interfere with one another.
Manufacturers/ Importer need to get the RF test report from the ILAC/NABL accredited lab for ETA approval to sell the product in India. If the multiple RF modules contains in the particular product, then the test report of all modules to uploaded to get ETA approval.
1. What is WPC Registration/ Approval?
WPC Registration stands for wireless and Bluetooth products. WPC is department which is running under Department of telecommunications. We help Foreign and Indian Brands to obtaining the WPC approval.
2. Why WPC approval is required?
WPC approval would be required, If the product utilizes any form of WIRELESS device. Such device operate in De-license frequency band.
3. What is Equipment Type approval (ETA)?
Equipment Type approval (ETA) is issued by WPC. Such Products require approval in order to comply with the specific requirements of the WPC officials.
4. How do we obtain ETA Certificate from WPC?
Test report of the de-licensed frequency band devices from the NABL accredited laboratory has to be submitted to WPC for verification.
5. What is the fee for obtaining ETA Certificate?
Rs. 10,000 is required to be paid for each having enabled one or more RF modules. Please contact us on +91-9999999999 for your hassle free certification.
6. What is the validity of the certificate?
The validity of the Equipment Type Approval (ETA) certificate will be valid as long as the product model continues being manufactured by company. It is one time approval hence renewal is not required.
7. Is BIS registered/approved product required WPC ETA Certificate?
Yes, BIS registered/approved product required WPC ETA Certificate.
1. What is WPC Registration/ Approval?
WPC Registration stands for wireless and Bluetooth products. WPC is department which is running under Department of telecommunications. We help Foreign and Indian Brands to obtaining the WPC approval..
2. Why WPC approval is required?
WPC approval would be required, If the product utilizes any form of WIRELESS device. Such device operate in De-license frequency band..
3. What is Equipment Type approval (ETA)?
Equipment Type approval (ETA) is issued by WPC. Such Products require approval in order to comply with the specific requirements of the WPC officials..
4. How do we obtain ETA Certificate from WPC?
Test report of the de-licensed frequency band devices from the NABL accredited laboratory has to be submitted to WPC for verification..
5. What is the fee for obtaining ETA Certificate?
Rs. 10,000 is required to be paid for each having enabled one or more RF modules. Please contact us on +91-9999999999 for your hassle free certification..
6. What is the validity of the certificate?
The validity of the Equipment Type Approval (ETA) certificate will be valid as long as the product model continues being manufactured by company. It is one time approval hence renewal is not required..
7. Is BIS registered/approved product required WPC ETA Certificate?
Yes, BIS registered/approved product required WPC ETA Certificate..
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