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The term often used interchangeably with Equipment Type Approval (ETA) is WPC Approval. The key aim of introducing Indian WPC certification was to protect consumer interests while establishing a licensing structure for radio operations. WPC stands for Wireless Planning & Coordination, serving as the national authority overseeing broadcasting in India, operating under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Established in 1952, its headquarters are in New Delhi, with additional regional offices in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Guwahati.
Wireless Planning Coordination (WPC) is a Part of the Ministry of Communication, a National Radio Regulatory Authority responsible for Frequency Spectrum Management. WPC Department issues (WPC) Equipment Type Approval (ETA) License (certificate) for IT and Electronic products while fulfilling the needs of the wireless technology users. Wireless and Bluetooth IT and Electronic products that run on unlicensed frequency bands and qualify human safety standards can be sold to Indian consumers only after WPC (ETA) approval.
In order to secure a WPC certificate/ETA, it's necessary to provide WPC with a comprehensive test report of the equipment obtained from a reputable laboratory for evaluation. We aid our clients by facilitating the testing of their equipment and acquiring the requisite test report for submission to WPC. With our vast experience in facilitating WPC (ETA) Approval for IT and Electronic devices for both domestic and international enterprises, we enable Indian and global companies to introduce their products into the Indian market by obtaining a WPC certificate and an import license.
Most wireless products that can receive and transmit signals require WPC. This includes devices that use Bluetooth and WiFi technology, cell phones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches and their accessories.
The certification period is usually 1-2 months.
The WPC ETA license does not lose its validity. It remains valid as long as the product does not change.
WPC is Wireless planning and coordination. WPC certification is necessary before any kind radio-frequncy enabled equipment may be used.
Radio Frequency (RF) tests are required for the license. We recommend to check the relevant product standard and familiarize yourself with the Indian regulations.
Equipment Type Approval (ETA) is an approval that has to be obtained from WPC before importing any wireless device in India which functions in the de-licensed frequency band. Such equipment includes products like Bluetooth devices, Mobile phones, Wi-Fi Technology, RFID and others.