WPC ETA Certificate for Smart Watches- It’s procedure,fees,importance

Updated on July 06, 2024 06:45:29 PM

ETA, Equipment Type Approval is issued by WPC. The Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing of the Department of Telecommunications is responsible for Frequency Spectrum Management. WPC ensures that all the wireless products and Bluetooth Devices which are Imported to India must follow regulatory standards of the nation.

Smart Watches are portable devices to be worn on a wrist. It uses frequency waves to get connected with other devices. These frequency waves are harmful to the users if they do not follow the regulatory standards of the nation. WPC assures that all the Wireless and Bluetooth devices that are imported,manufactured or sold in India, must carry an ETA Certificate to work under legal terms and conditions.

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What is a Smart Watch?

A Smart Watch is a Portable device that is used by most of the general population of the country. These are also known as watch phones. A Smart Watch can be referred to as a wearable Computer in the form of a watch consisting of an electrical visual display.

It gives you access to control the device which is connected to it such as, notification update,media management,answer messages by voice,fitness tracking,GPS,finding your device etc.

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What is an ETA Certificate?

ETA stands for Equipment Type Approval issued by Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing of Department of Telecommunication. ETA Certificate acts as a license required by the Individuals who deals with wireless devices in manufacturing,selling and importing especially in India.

Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing is responsible for Frequency Spectrum Management.WPC ensures that the product does not exceeds the frequency limit issued as government regulations while issuing the ETA Certificate.

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Obtain an ETA Certificate for Smart Watches

ETA Certificate can be obtained by following these 4 steps that are as follows:

Step-1: Online Procedure

An online Application needs to be filed 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.

Step-2: Radio Frequency Test

Conduct a Radio Frequency Test in an Authorized Indian Laboratory. The reports of the Radio Frequency Test needs to be submitted for authorization as a formal document.

Step-3: Document submission and clearance of dues

The most mandatory step is to submit all the required documents including the catalog of the product and the model no. for specification. Make sure to clear all the dues required to submit as a fee for a smooth process.

Step-4: Receiving the Certificate

It will nearly take 30-35 working days for the process of verifying your documents by a WPC Officer. The officer will thoroughly examine the documents to find any secrecy, if he/she gets satisfied with the whole procedure then the ETA Certificate will be provided to you.

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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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Importance of an ETA Certificate

Importance of an ETA Certificate can be understood by follows:

  • Ensures that Products communicate: Wireless & Bluetooth Devices communicate with each other using radio frequency waves. WPC ensures that products communicate and connect with each other properly with no barriers while launching to the Indian Market.
  • Maintaining national security: Bluetooth & Wireless devices requires radio frequency to function.The strength of the radio signal is limited by government regulations as the safety measures for humans. Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing of Department of Telecommunications ensures that the products do follow the regulatory frequency standards of the nation.
  • Access to Indian Market: In India, It is mandatory to obtain an ETA Certificate for the Individuals who deals in importing,manufacturing and selling of Bluetooth & Wireless Devices to work under legal regulations, the Certificate also ensures that the product cannot be seized by anyone.

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Conclusion

ETA stands for Equipment Type Approval issued by Wireless Planning and Coordination to ensure that all the Bluetooth & Wireless Devices do follow the national standards of frequency while fulfilling the requirements of the users.It is mandatory for Bluetooth Devices to acquire an ETA Certificate in India.

For complete guidance and fee, you can contact Professional Utilities at ₹17500/-.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do smart watches require an ETA Certificate?

Yes,all Bluetooth & Wireless devices require an ETA Certificate in India.

What is the total time required in receiving the ETA Certificate?

The total time duration is 30-35 working days.

What is the fee required for an ETA account?

The fee at Professional Utilities is ₹17500/- but it may vary from product-to-product.

Where to apply online for an ETA Certificate?

You can apply at Saral Sanchar Portal to commence the online procedure.

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