Updated on July 06, 2024 06:45:20 PM
A certificate is a document served as a proof of the existence of something. A certificate can act as an approval or agreement in some criteria.
WPC certificate full form is Wireless Planning and Coordination which ensures that all imported wireless products follow particular regulatory standards. It is the license to import and sell wireless products in India. WPC certificate acts as an approval which is mandatory in India to use all wireless devices such as WiFi, smart speakers, bluetooth etc.
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WPC is Wireless Planning and Coordination. ETA Certification is required for all wireless or bluetooth devices which deals in selling, importing or manufacturing in the market. WPC Certification is required especially by the manufactures, importers and sellers of wireless devices.
Wireless Planning and Coordination wing is responsible for Frequency Spectrum Management, including licensing and caters for the needs of all wireless users (Government and Private) in the country. ETA stands for Equipment Type Approval. The WPC department is required to obtain ETA approval for importing the wireless devices into India. An ETA Certificate is required when a product is not certified with WPC and operates in the de-licensed frequency band.
A WPC, Wireless Planning and Coordination Certificate acts as a license to import and sell wireless products in India. A WPC Certificate is a Legal authorization asked by business Individuals who deal in Import, selling and manufacturing of Wireless Equipments such as bluetooth, WiFi etc. ETA (Equipment Type Approval) is required for the authorization from the WPC wing which is the part of DoT (Department of Telecommunications).
Equipment type Approval (ETA): Before importing any wireless device in India that functions in the de-licensed frequency band must obtain an ETA approval License from WPC. WPC ETA certificate shall also be required for manufacturing wireless devices such as bluetooth, smart speaker, mobile phones etc.
WPC Certificate or License can be acquired by these two Categories:
WPC Certificate or license is required in all wireless devices that are as follows:
The first step is to plan a Radio Frequency Tests, to be conducted in an Authorized Indian Laboratory to check the frequency level of the product as per the guidelines only certain frequency range devices in India are approved to obtain a WPC ETA Certificate.
Next step is preparing all the documents required to achieve the WPC ETA Certificate that are to be submitted for further procedure. All the documents should be Completed and truthful.
The third step is to file an online application at Saal Sanchar Portal (Simplified Application For Registration and Licenses). It is a Web based Portal, for Issuing of various types of Licenses and Registration certificates is a part of various Digital initiatives being taken by the Department of Telecommunications.
After Completing the Radio Frequency Test, preparing documents for the process and filing the online portal, necessary documents are asked to submit including the Radio Frequency test to WPC for further procedure.
One of the officers of WPC will evaluate the documents and Radio Frequency Test Report and check whether it is correct or not.
If the officer finds transparency in the documents and gets satisfied with the procedure, then he/she will approve the ETA Certificate.
The following documents are required for WPC ETA Registration:
The total fee for acquiring WPC Certificate is ₹17500/- at Professional Utilities including governmental and Professional fee.
WPC Certificate | Registration Fees |
---|---|
✅ Government Fee(Stamp Duty) | ₹10000 |
✅Professional Fee | ₹7500 |
✅Total Fee | ₹17500 |
The Total Fee may vary for different states as it is based on product-to-product. Contact our Team at Professional Utilities to know the exact fee and registration Process.
In India, the estimated duration of time is 5 to 7 working days for the Certification process of WPC ETA.
Validity & Renewal WPC ETA License is granted for a particular model therefore it is valid as long as the model is manufactured without any modifications. No renewal is required for WPC ETA License.
WPC Certificate is an approval of the guidelines to be followed and maintained for the usage of wireless devices. In the time of modernisation, the use of wireless devices is increasing among the public. As much as it is easy to use, comfortable, handy etc but has some disadvantages as well, one of them is Intrusion of Frequencies which leads to use of de-licensed frequencies.
You can contact Professional Utilities to complete the procedure of acquiring WPC ETA Certificate at just ₹17500/-.
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WPC is Wireless Planning and Coordination. It is the national broadcasting authority in India established in 1952, created under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
Wireless Planning and Coordination Certificate acts as a license to import and sell wireless products in India.
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Any wireless, Bluetooth, IT, or electronic products must obtain a WPC certificate to meet safety regulations. In India, obtaining a WPC license is a legal necessity for compliance.
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