WPC ETA Certificate | Fees, Procedure & Documents Required

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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What is WPC ETA?

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.

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What is a WPC ETA Certificate?

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).

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ETA Certification

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.

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Eligibility Criteria to obtain a WPC Certificate

WPC Certificate or License can be acquired by these two Categories:

  • Manufacturer of wireless products that work within delicensed bands.
  • Importers of wireless products that work within delicensed bands.
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Products that require a WPC Certificate

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WPC Certificate or license is required in all wireless devices that are as follows:

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Process for acquiring a WPC Certificate

Step-1: Radio Frequency Tests

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.

Step-2: Preparing Documents for Application

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.

Step-3: Applying for online Portal

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.

Step-4: Document Submission

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.

Step-5: Receiving the Certificate of WPC ETA

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.

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Documents required for WPC Certification

The following documents are required for WPC ETA Registration:

  1. Company Incorporation certificate
  2. GST registration certificate
  3. Import Export Code(IEC Certificate)
  4. Purchase Order(PO) of the imported equipment
  5. Receipt of online fee
  6. Address Proof of the Applicant entity
  7. RF Test reports from ISO accredited foreign laboratory or an NABL-accredited Laboratory.
  8. Letter of Authorization
  9. Product technical details
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Fees required for WPC Certificate

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.

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Total Time required in the WPC Certification 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.

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Importance of WPC Certification

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  • Product Communication: It means that Ensuring that all products communicate with each other,as wireless products communicate with other devices.If that communication has issues, the product is considered defective at the time of Application process.
  • Maintaining National Security:The Wireless Planning and Coordination wing has introduced some strict guidelines for the use of wireless products and devices as it can pose danger to national security from now and then.
  • Removing Intrusion of Frequencies:Some devices may work on de-licensed frequencies if the user is not careful and that can lead to Intrusion of that device with other articles.Therefore ETA certificate is important to remove these frequencies.
  • Access To Indian Market:The Indian market is growing in this domain, people are getting modernized and now are opting for wireless devices which are comfortable to use. ETA Certificate is mandatory for any Individual who deals with Wireless devices in manufacturing,selling and Importing as wireless devices cannot be sold in the Indian Market with the Certification from the Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing.
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Conclusion

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is WPC?

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.

What is the WPC Certificate?

Wireless Planning and Coordination Certificate acts as a license to import and sell wireless products in India.

What is the procedure of acquiring a WPC Certificate?

Radio Frequency Tests>Preparing Documents for Application> Applying for online Portal>Document Submission> Get the Certificate of WPC ETA.

Why is WPC license required?

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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