What is WPC Licenses/Clearance?

WPC means Wireless planning and coordination. The certification for WPC is required for the process of any form of radio-frequency enable device. We at DOT Consultants help you to filling the application process for the WPC ETA certification etc.

Overview of WPC ETA Certification

WPC means Wireless Planning and Coordination,  which comes under the Wing of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, which was founded in 1952 with established headquarters in New Delhi. The essential responsibility of WPC is the issuance of licenses regarding amateur radio licenses, along with monitorisation and administration over the frequency spectrum. In addition to these responsibilities, WPS is also authorised for WPC ETA Certification, which stands for WPC Equipment Type Authorization Certification and other wireless certifications.

The approval is required for the process of any form of radio-frequency enabled device.  Any import of radio-based frequency equipment into India would require permission from the WPC department. This agency would make sure that the service provider shall comply with all licensing criteria. Wireless coordination and planning the Department of Telecommunications control the wing (DoT). This wing would be in charge of radio frequency testing and licensing requirements for wireless testing and frequency testing.

Regulatory Body for Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) in India
Department of Telecommunication (DoT) Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, is main Regulatory Body for Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) in India. DOT Regulate under
the Indian Wireless and Indian Telegraphy Act is the principal law that oversees the licensing requirements for various types of equipment.

 

Under that WPC Licenses/Clearance below are list of license / clearance issued by DOT India.

• ETA(Self-declaration)
• NW License
• Non-NW License
• DPL/NDPL License (Dealer Possession Licenses/  Non-Dealer Possession Licenses)
• HAM Certificate
• RTR License
• GMDSS License
• SACFA Clearance
• Satellite License
• Import Certificate(TSP)
• Import Certificate(Others)
• Experimental License Approval
• Demonstration License
• Manufacturing License

Regulations of WPC

The WPC’s primary responsibility is to grant Non-professional radio licenses while also monitoring and allocating the frequency spectrum. The WPC is divided into several departments, each of which is responsible for

Licensing and Regulation (LR)
New Technology Group (NTG)
Standing Advisory Committee on Radio Frequency Allocation (SACFA)

What is New Technology Group?

Any form of new technology is used; this department is responsible for overseeing the region in terms of processes and technology.

What is the Advisory Committee on Radio Frequency Allocation?

The SACFA is in charge of handing out many types of radiofrequency proposals and other recommendations linked to the International Telecom Union (ITU).

How to apply for WPC Certification Application Process

•  The applicant Need to be submit an online application, and the commodities and categories that must be appropriately selected since the incorrect selection will result in the application being rejected.
• The system generates an Application ID after you submit your application fo further tracking/reference.
• The hard copy of the application should be sent to the WPC office for further process

List of Documents required to apply the WPC Equipment Type Authorization Certification/ Clearance?

For Foreign Producing Companies 

If no liaison branches are established in India, then the Foreign Producing Company applying needs to nominate an AIP, which stands for Authorised Indian Representative.
If the liaison branch is established, then the branch has to register itself as an AIR.
The Foreign Producing Company, for the purpose of getting an import license, need to authorise an AIR

For Indian Producing Companies 

AIR is not necessary, and the company can directly file the WPC ETA, provided that they have all the proper required documentation.
Below List of the documents required to get approval the WPC ETA Certificate

• Company Registration Certificate Copy
• GST Registration Copy
• ID and Address Proof of Authorised Person’s
• Radio Frequency Test Result
• Authorisation Letter
• Technical details of the products
• IEC if being imported
• Imported product’s purchase order, if any
• Online fee receipt
• CE or RoHS or ASTM or EN Test Report

How can we as DOT consultants will assist you?

We at DOT Consultants in India provied you professional conultation to fullfill your requirements to obtaion that WPC License/Clearance/Authorization/Certification etc.
We have Expert Team to understand your requriments and will help you to processing