Importing or manufacturing wireless products in India? Get your WPC ETA Certificate (Equipment Type Approval) smoothly — with proper guidance, accurate documentation, and complete coordination.
WPC Certificate, also known as ETA (Equipment Type Approval), is an approval issued for wireless and radio frequency-enabled devices. It ensures that the product operates within approved frequency bands and does not interfere with other communication systems.
The approval is granted by the Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing (WPC) under the Department of Telecommunications. It is a mandatory requirement for any organization dealing with wireless or radio frequency equipment.
WPC Certification is required for all devices that use:
Issued by WPC Wing, Department of Telecommunications, Government of India
If your product uses wireless communication, you cannot import or sell it in India without WPC approval. The consequences of non-compliance are severe.
Customs can stop your shipment at the port without WPC approval.
Import clearance will be denied, causing major business disruptions.
Products may be seized and held at customs for an indefinite period.
Legal penalties and fines may apply for non-compliant wireless devices.
If your product uses radio frequency, you need WPC certification in India — regardless of your business type.
Our streamlined process ensures your WPC ETA approval is completed without confusion or unnecessary delays.
Check product type, frequency range & technical specs to determine approval type.
Register on Saral Sanchar Portal, enter product details, and receive Import ID.
Obtain RF test report from an accredited Indian lab (foreign lab reports not allowed).
Prepare authorization letter, product details, tech specs, and RF test report.
Complete online application, upload all documents, and pay the government fee.
WPC reviews and issues the ETA Certificate permitting import and sale in India.
Providing correct documents ensures faster approval. Here's a complete checklist.
Understanding the type of approval helps you apply correctly and avoid delays.
Required for products operating in license-free frequency bands (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RFID). Both Indian and foreign manufacturers must get this before market entry.
Issued to organizations dealing in non-network wireless services such as cable TV operators or equipment makers. Includes three sub-categories:
Mandated for organizations offering wireless telecommunication services such as mobile networks, cable TV, and DTH. Sub-categories include:
Any wireless or radio frequency device imported or sold in India requires WPC certification.
Ensures wireless equipment communicates effectively with other appliances without interference or connectivity issues.
WPC's strict norms regulate wireless device usage, ensuring only secure and certified devices can be sold to the public.
Certified devices stay within authorized frequency ranges, preventing signal overlapping and communication disruption.
Legal clearance to import, sell, and distribute wireless products across India's booming technology market.
With WPC ETA approval, your shipments clear customs without hold-ups, delays, or additional inspection charges.
Avoid these mistakes to ensure smooth and first-time approval of your WPC ETA application.
Incorrect RF test report from non-accredited lab
Wrong or incomplete frequency range details
Incomplete or missing documentation
Mismatch in product information across documents
No Authorized Indian Representative for foreign companies
Incorrect government fee payment
After receiving your WPC license, you must adhere to these key ongoing requirements.
The equipment should be utilized within the sanctioned frequency range and according to all specified standards set by the WPC authority.
All records about the wireless equipment must be maintained and provided to the concerned Ministry whenever requested by authorities.
In case of any change or alteration in the wireless equipment, the license holder must inform the relevant Ministry and submit updated information accordingly.