WPC ETA Approval | Registration | License
Equipment Type Approval (ETA) is a certification issued by the Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) Wing of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India. It is required for the import, sale, and use of wireless communication devices that operate in de-licensed frequency bands or involve radio frequency (RF) transmission.
(WPC) Wireless Planning & Co-ordination Wing ETA LICENSE
The WPC is headquartered in New Delhi and has regional branches in India (Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Guwahati).
Equipment Type Approval (ETA) through self-declaration is permitted for commercial/ finished products such as mobile/ computing devices viz. as mobile handsets, smart phones, electronic notepads, laptops, Smart watches, Short Range Devices including accessories, microphones, speakers, headphones, earphones, printers, scanners, cameras etc., operating in licensed exemption bands as permitted in India. A self-declaration from importer/ authorized Indian representative may be treated as sufficient evidence to process such clearances by the Customs and Central Excise Authorities.
WPC Office issues WPC (ETA) License for IT and Electronic products while tackling the needs of the wireless technology consumers.
The products that operate on unlicensed frequency bands such as Wireless & Bluetooth, IT and Electronic products that meets the human safety requirements can only be sold in Indian market with prior WPC approval.
WHAT IS WPC ETA ?
Equipment Type Approval (ETA) is required to upgrade the import of wireless devices in India, this approval shall be obtained from the WPC department. A product that works in the de-licensed frequency band and isn’t certified by WPC then they must get an ETA certificate.
| The Equipment Type Approval (ETA) from WPC covers Mobile phones, RFID, Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi technology, Routers and others. |
A license free status has been assigned, so if a product is operating in that frequency band then it need not required to obtain a license under WPC. To obtain an ETA, a document containing detailed test report of the equipment acquired from a well-recognized laboratory has to be submitted to WPC for representation. WPC Approval in India Electronic devices that operate over the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies require WPC ETA license before selling these devices in Indian Market.
Electronic devices to be marketed in India require ETA approval of WPC. These devices operate on de-licensed bands of frequency.
The DPL (Dealer Possession License)
allow entities to possess wireless equipment for business use. The DPL is issued to authorized dealers of wireless equipment to possess, stock, and sell radio frequency devices. It is essential for companies involved in trading radio communication equipment like walkie-talkies and radio modems.
In telecom, DPL stands for Dealer Possession License. This is a permit issued by the Indian Department of Telecommunications’ Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) Wing to entities that sell, keep, or move wireless equipment in India. The DPL ensures that the handling of wireless devices adheres to laws, prevents misuse, and complies with India’s frequency usage regulations
All distributors/dealers of any wireless equipment who are individuals or a company registered under Companies Act 2013.
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WPC ETA DOCUMENTS LIST  |
SAMPLE RF TEST REPORT
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WPC ETA SAMPLE CERTIFICATE
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| What kind of WPC Registrations are Conducted by the Authority? |
The WPC approvals issued by the authority include:
- Equipment Type Approval (ETA)
- Type Approval
- Experimental Approval
- Dealer and non-Dealer Possession Licenses (DPL and NDPL)
- Import Licenses for radio equipment.
For foreign producers, however, in most cases only the WPC ETA registration is relevant. WPC certification is used abroad as a synonym for ETA (Equipment Type Approval).
| Validity & Renewal
WPC ETA License is granted for a particular model therefore it is valid as long as the model is manufacturing without any modifications. No renewal is required for WPC ETA License. |
Only frequencies on unlicensed bands are allowed. The frequency ranges must also never exceed the mentioned limits. Producers must therefore know in advance which exact frequencies they are allowed to use.
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