WPC ETA Certification Services

The Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) wing, functioning under the Department of Telecommunications, grants Equipment Type Approval (ETA) for wireless and radio-frequency devices before they can be imported, manufactured, sold, or used in India. This approval confirms that a device operates within permitted frequency bands and power limits and does not cause harmful interference to licensed spectrum users, a concern that has grown as the number of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other short-range wireless devices entering the Indian market has multiplied. Any business bringing a wireless-enabled product into India, whether a finished consumer device or a component destined for local assembly, needs to consider whether ETA applies.

Why This Matters

Importing or selling wireless equipment without valid Equipment Type Approval can result in customs holding the consignment, denial of clearance, and penalties under telecommunications regulations, none of which are easily resolved after goods have already landed at an Indian port. Because permitted frequency bands and technical parameters in India do not always mirror those of other major markets, a device approved for sale elsewhere cannot be assumed to comply with Indian requirements, and testing against the correct Indian parameters is essential before an application is filed. Planning for ETA early in the product launch timeline avoids the common situation where a shipment is ready to move but certification is not.

How We Help

Frequency and Applicability Review

We examine your device's operating frequencies, wireless technologies, and power characteristics against current Indian spectrum allocations to confirm whether Equipment Type Approval is required and what category of application applies.

Test Report and Documentation Preparation

We help arrange testing at recognised laboratories against the applicable Indian technical parameters and compile the supporting technical documentation needed for a complete application.

Application Filing on the Saral Sanchar Portal

We manage the submission of the ETA application through the WPC's online system, tracking status and responding to clarifications sought by the reviewing authority.

Import Coordination and Renewal

We assist in aligning shipment documentation with the approved equipment type to support smooth customs clearance, and manage renewal or modification of approvals when device specifications change.

Who Needs This

• Importers and distributors of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other short-range wireless devices
• Manufacturers of IoT, telecom, and networking equipment for the Indian market
• Consumer electronics brands launching wireless-enabled products in India
• Component suppliers whose modules are integrated into wireless end products

Our Approach

We look at the actual radio characteristics of your device rather than relying on approvals obtained in other jurisdictions, since Indian frequency and power limits are assessed on their own terms. Our support is geared toward keeping product launch timelines on track, coordinating testing, documentation, and filing in a sequence that avoids last-minute surprises at the customs stage.

Get in Touch

To discuss how we can support you with WPC ETA certification services, write to us at info@agarwalurs.com.