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WPC refers to the Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing which issues the ETA Certificate to the manufacturers, importers and sellers who deal in wireless devices. It is a mandatory certificate Individuals should have, to compete in this particular domain especially in the Indian Market.
WiFi is a technology that uses radio waves to send and receive signals from nearby devices to provide internet access to the devices connected to it. Wi-Fi allows multiple users to connect their electronic devices to a given internet router at the same time and access the internet on their respective devices without any interference/ disturbance.
A WiFi Router is a device that combines the networking functions of a wireless access point and a router. A single internet is shared with multiple wired or wireless devices. It can be described as a hardware device that internet service providers use to connect you to their cable or xDSL Internet network.
It is mandatory to have an ETA Equipment Type (ETA) Certificate from the WPC Wing for the WiFi Routers which are imported, manufactured or marketed in India. Wireless PLanning and Coordination (WPC) Wing is responsible for the frequency spectrum management and licensing as well as meeting the needs of all wireless users while reaching the national standards.
ETA Certificate acts as an approval document from the WPC Wing which is required in selling and buying, importing or manufacturing of wireless products in India. The Certificate ensures that the product is meeting the national standards of the Country and completing the needs of the wireless users as well.
To obtain WPC Certificate, A Radio Frequency Test (WPC) is required to check the frequency range for all the bluetooth devices in India. WPC ETA certificate can be obtained through self-declaration for specific wireless products.
A Radio Frequency Test is mandatory for all the manufacturers, importers and sellers who deals with wireless or bluetooth devices. Radio Frequency Test ensures that the frequency range of a device should not exceed the mark of national frequency standard.
The second step is to file an online application at Saral Sanchar Portal. You will be asked to fill the required details in the e-form after completing the login credentials.
After filing an online application,you need to submit all the necessary documents required for verification process
To complete the process,a sum up amount is asked to be deposited as a fee. Make sure that you have cleared all the dues for no hindrances.
After completing all the steps for the Certification process, the documents which you have shared will be examined by the WPC’s officers. If no obscurity is seen, the Officer will provide you the ETA Certificate for your wireless devices to be manufactured, sold, and imported in India.
The following documents are required for WPC ETA Registration:
ETA Certificate is mandatory for all bluetooth devices even for operating the WiFi Router, issued by the Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing to make sure that the products are not Injurious to the consumer. As the Indian Market for Wireless products is huge, WPC ensures that the products should meet the Frequency Standard of the Nation.
You can Contact Professional Utilities to know the whole procedure and time duration at an exclusive amount of ₹17,500/-.
ETA Certificate acts as an approval document from the WPC Wing which is required in selling and buying,importing or manufacturing of wireless products in India.
The fee for the ETA certificate process is ₹17500/- at professional utilities. But the fee may vary depending upon your product.
The average time duration is about 30-35 working days.
You need to file an online application at Saral Sanchar Portal, and fill the e-form with necessary details.