
WPC ETA Approval in India
WPC ETA Approval in India one of the fastest-growing technological centers in the
WPC ETA Approval in India one of the fastest-growing technological centers in the
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Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) of Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is responsible for Frequency Spectrum Management, including licensing and caters for the needs of all wireless users (Government and Private) in the country.
An approval is required for any products with radio and/or wireless functionalities on its import or manufacturing in India.
There are 3 types of WPC certifications:
Equipment Type Approval (ETA) is required from WPC where any wireless device that works in delicensed frequency band is imported into India or manufactured in India. The product that falls under the ETA approval are: Bluetooth device, Mobile Phones, Drones, RFID etc.
In case of Import, only an Authorised Representative can apply for ETA approval on behalf of the foreign manufacturer. In case of domestic manufacturer, it can apply directly to the WPC for approval.
Radio frequency test report from ILAC accredited foreign lab or NABL accredited Indian lab is to be submitted for getting the approval.
ETA requirement is exempted for products for which import licensing requirement as per DGFT’s import policy is exempted.
Osgan QCMS provides a comprehensive solution to the needs of the client and assist from advising clients on the applicability till receipt of the approval.
Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE)
The Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules, 2017, provides that every telecom equipment must undergo mandatory testing and certification prior to sale, import of use in India. The testing is to be carried out for conformance to Essential Requirements for the equipment, by Indian Accredited Labs designated by TEC and based upon their test reports, certificate shall be issued by TEC.
The Department has notified mandatory testing of the following products from 01.07.2023.
S. No. | Product Name | Phase |
1 | Base Station for cellular network | Phase III |
2 | Repeater for Cellular Network | Phase III |
3 | Compact Cellular Network | Phase III |
4 | Smart Camera | Phase III |
5 | Smart Watch | Phase III |
6 | Smart electricity Meter | Phase III |
7 | Tracking Device (with embedded SIMs) | Phase III |
Transmission Terminal Equipment (DWDM, DXC) | Phase IV | |
Optical Fibre (Single Mode) | Phase IV | |
Satellite Communication Equipment | Phase IV | |
Radio Broadcast Receiver | Phase IV | |
Mobile Radio Trunking System | Phase IV | |
HF Radio | Phase IV | |
VHF/UHF Radio System Equipment | Phase IV | |
PTP/PMP Microwave Fixed Radio Systems | Phase IV | |
IP Security Equipment | Phase IV | |
Router | Phase IV | |
LAN Switch | Phase IV | |
Precision Timing Protocol Grand Master Equipment | Phase IV | |
Mobility Management Entity (MME) | Phase IV | |
Point of Sales Devices | Phase IV | |
IP Multi Media Conferencing Equipment | Phase IV | |
Conferencing Equipment | Phase IV | |
Signaling Gateway | Phase IV | |
Media Gateway | Phase IV | |
Softswitch | Phase IV | |
Digital Subscriber Line Equipment | Phase IV | |
Session Border Controller | Phase IV | |
Mobile Switching Centre (MSC)/MSC-Server (MSC-S)/Gateway MSC (GMSC)/Gateway MSC-Server (GMSC-S)[ including Visitor Location Register (VLR)]MSC/MSC Server* | Phase IV | |
Base Station Controller (BSC)/Radio Network control (RNC)* | Phase IV | |
Equipment Identity Register (EIR)* | Phase IV | |
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)* | Phase IV | |
OTA Platform and Device Manager Platform/FOTA* | Phase IV | |
Home Location Register (HLR)/ Home Subscriber Server (HSS)/Authentication centre (Auc)* | Phase IV | |
Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN)/ Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN)* | Phase IV | |
Serving Gateway (S-GW)/ Packet Gateway (P-GW)* | Phase IV | |
Mobility Management Entity (MME) | Phase IV | |
Short Message Service Centre (SMSC) | Phase IV | |
Cell Broadcast Centre (CBC) | Phase IV | |
Service Control Point (SCP)* | Phase IV | |
Operation Maintenance Centre (OMC)/ Element Management System (EMS)/ Network Management System (NMS)/ Operation Support systems (OSS) | Phase IV | |
Gateway Mobile Location Centre (GMLC) | Phase IV | |
Serving Mobile Location Centre (SMLC) | Phase IV |
Team of Osgan QCMS has assisted several companies in MITCTE testing process. The team’s experience helps clients in end to end process of the testing process.