WPC ETA Certification in Uttar Pradesh | Fees, Procedure & Documents Required

Updated on July 26, 2024 03:23:36 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 refers to the Wireless Planning and Coordination which ensures that all imported wireless & Bluetooth 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 Uttar Pradesh to use all wireless devices such as WiFi Routers,smart speakers,bluetooth headphones etc.

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What is WPC?

WPC is the Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing of the Department of Telecommunications. WPC issues Equipment Type Approval which is required for all wireless or bluetooth devices who deals in selling,importing or manufacturing in the market. WPC Certification is required especially by the manufactures,importers and sellers of wireless devices to get access in the Indian Market.

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 an ETA Certificate?

ETA, Equipment Type Approval is a Certificate that acts as a license to import and sell wireless products in India. A WPC Certificate is a Legal authorization asked by business Individuals who deals 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. An ETA certificate shall also be required for manufacturing wireless devices such as Smart T.V,bluetooth headphones, smart speakers,Wireless Transmitters etc.

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Eligibility Criteria to obtain a WPC Certificate in Uttar Pradesh

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

  • Manufacturer of wireless products that works within delicensed bands.
  • Importers of wireless products that works within delicensed bands.
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Products that requires a WPC Certificate in Uttar-Pradesh

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

  • Radio set
  • Antennas
  • Drones
  • Smart Speakers
  • Walkie Talkie
  • Wireless Camera
  • Smart Watch
  • Hotspot Devices
  • Wireless Transmitters
  • Smart T.V. etc
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Documents needed for a WPC Certificate in Uttar-Pradesh

The following documents are needed for the Certification of WPC:

  • Radio Frequency Test Result.
  • Catalogue of the Product.
  • Proof of ownership of the business.
  • Valid ID and Address Proof of the authorized person.
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Fees required for WPC Certificate in Uttar Pradesh

The total fee for acquiring WPC Certificate in Uttar Pradesh is ₹17500/- at Professional Utilities including governmental and Professional fee.

WPC Certificate Registration Fees
Government Fee ₹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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Process for acquiring a WPC ETA Certificate in Uttar Pradesh

The process for acquiring a WPC ETA Certificate can be understood by these following steps:

Step-1: Radio Frequency Test.

The first step is to plan a Radio Frequency Test, 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 Complete and truthful.

Step-3: Applying for Online Portal

The third step is to file an Online application at Saral 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 verification process.

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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Total Time required in the WPC Certification Process in Uttar Pradesh

In Uttar Pradesh, the estimated duration of time is 30-35 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 to operate. 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 without 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 a WPC ETA Certification in Uttar Pradesh?

Wireless Planning and Coordination issues ETA Certificate,Equipment Type Approval acts as a license to import and sell wireless products in India.

What is the procedure of acquiring a WPC Certificate in Uttar Pradesh?

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

What documents are required for a WPC ETA Certificate in Uttar Pradesh?

RF test report,description of the product,Radio Frequency Test Result etc.

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