Updated on April 01, 2025 12:03:02 PM
WPC stands for Wireless Planning & Coordination. The WPC ETA certificate is an 'Equipment Type Approval' and a 'WPC certificate for Bluetooth devices,' which acts as a license for wireless products. WPC is an authorization wing that ensures all wireless products and Bluetooth devices imported to India must follow the regulatory standards of the nation.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology which allows one device to connect, sync and interact with multiple devices at the same time. Bluetooth devices can share data, documents etc in the easiest way. Bluetooth devices are wireless devices that need certification from the WPC Wing which comes under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
Bluetooth device is a wireless device that uses a radio frequency to connect and interact with other bluetooth enabled devices. Bluetooth simply follows the principle of transmitting and receiving data using radio waves.
Bluetooth is used to exchange data between two or more devices and to wirelessly connect multiple devices at once. Bluetooth accessories include speakers, headphones, smart watches etc.
WPC stands for Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) is a Wing of the Department of Telecommunications that comes under the Ministry of Communications of Government of India. This department holds the responsibility of issuing licenses, allotting and monitoring the frequency spectrum.
WPC Certificate acts as an Equipment Type Approval (ETA) and a license which is required authorisation to those individuals who buy, sell and import wireless devices in India. It is a non optional choice that is required to remove any hindrances for the businesses of wireless devices.
The procedure for obtaining WPC Certificate can be understood as follows:
The Applicant is required to conduct a Radio Frequency Test to measure the frequency range of the product. The results of the Radio Frequency test needs to be submitted at the time of the online application process.
The applicant must submit an online application at Saral Sanchar Portal. Filling up all the personal details to login and then submitting the documents with the product name and model no. for further process.
Necessary documents are required to be submitted at the time for the application process which needs to be truthful and completed.
The most important step is to clear all the dues for further procedure. However the amount of fee and time duration varies from Product to Product.
An application assessment is a process of evaluating the quality and performance of the documents and procedure. It involves Scrutinizing the documents by the authority.
The following documents are required for WPC ETA Registration:
WPC ETA Certificate is mandatory for all the Bluetooth Devices which comes under the Category of import, buying and selling in India. It is issued by the WPC wing of the Department of Telecommunications which is valid till the product exists in the market with its specific model no.
The entire process of acquiring a WPC ETA Certificate is complex, you can contact Professional Utilities for the complete procedure at the amount of ₹17500/-.
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The WPC import license remains valid based on the type and purpose of the equipment. An ETA certificate lasts for 2 years, while an import license is valid for a specified duration and quantity of equipment.
In India, if you want to bring in wireless devices, you need Equipment Type Approval (ETA). The WPC department is responsible for granting this approval. If a product operates in a frequency band where no license is needed but isn't certified by WPC, it still has to get an ETA certificate.
RF test report,description of product,pan card etc.
The total time duration to receive WPC ETA Certificate is 30-35 days.
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