{"id":25569,"date":"2023-06-26T17:59:43","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T12:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=25569"},"modified":"2026-04-07T17:15:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:45:13","slug":"wpc-license-required","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wpc-license-required\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is A WPC License Required?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wireless, Bluetooth, IT, and electronic items must have a WPC certificate to comply with safety regulations because getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/wpc-registration\/\">wpc license in India<\/a> is a legal requirement.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wpc-license-required\/#Introduction_to_WPC_license\" title=\"Introduction to WPC license:\">Introduction to WPC license:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wpc-license-required\/#Types_of_WPC_certificationapproval\" title=\"Types of WPC certification\/approval:\">Types of WPC certification\/approval:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wpc-license-required\/#1_Non-Network_License\" title=\"1. Non-Network License :\">1. Non-Network License :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wpc-license-required\/#2_Network_Licence_%E2%80%93\" title=\"2. Network Licence &#8211;\">2. Network Licence &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wpc-license-required\/#3_Approval_of_the_equipment_type_WPC_ETA_Certificate_%E2%80%93\" title=\"3. Approval of the equipment type &amp; WPC ETA Certificate &#8211;\">3. Approval of the equipment type &amp; WPC ETA Certificate &#8211;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wpc-license-required\/#Importance_of_wpc_license\" title=\"Importance of wpc license:\">Importance of wpc license:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wpc-license-required\/#Process_of_wpc_registration_in_India\" title=\"Process of wpc registration in India\">Process of wpc registration in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wpc-license-required\/#Document_Required_for_wpc_registration\" title=\"Document Required for wpc registration:\">Document Required for wpc registration:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wpc-license-required\/#List_of_Documents_to_Gather_for_WPC_Import_Permission\" title=\"List of Documents to Gather for WPC Import Permission:\">List of Documents to Gather for WPC Import Permission:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wpc-license-required\/#Sample_Format_of_a_Grant_Certificate_for_WPC\" title=\"Sample Format of a Grant Certificate for WPC :\">Sample Format of a Grant Certificate for WPC :<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_WPC_license\"><\/span>Introduction to WPC license:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A division of the Department of Telecommunications within the Ministry of Communications of the Government of India is the Wireless Planning &amp; Coordination Wing (WPC). It is the department&#8217;s responsibility to provide amateur radio licenses, distribute the frequency spectrum, and keep an eye on it. It is necessary to tell WPC and acquire Type Approval from WPC if the product is not Type Approved. Except for broadcasting receivers and TVRO systems, all equipment imports require an import wpc license.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">WPC submits ETA applications online (with a paper copy following submission). You can move on to STEP 2 if the item for which you want an ETA is included in the equipment list; otherwise, you must request that it be included in the equipment list on the WPC website. Every state has a department and website that can help you with the application process, but at Leglaraasta, we offer assistance with how to apply for a license and achieve compliance year after year.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_WPC_certificationapproval\"><\/span>Types of WPC certification\/approval:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are three types of Wireless Planning and Coordination certifications (WPC certifications), and they are as follows:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Non-Network_License\"><\/span>1. Non-Network License :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Non-network service providers, such as cable TV distributors and manufacturers of wireless devices, are granted this license. The WPC will only grant you a non-network license if you are an incorporated company entity with the right personnel for your tools or business. The following three types are available:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Import Licence-<\/strong> For the export of wireless products to India, an import license is given. This license entitles the holder to market and sells wireless products within Indian Territory.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dealer Possession License &#8211;<\/strong> The Wireless Product Council (WPC) issues a Dealer Possession Licence to a person or organization that sells and distributes wireless devices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A person or organization &#8211;<\/strong> that does not deal in wireless devices and does not already have a license from WPC is given a non-Dealer Possession License.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Network_Licence_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>2. Network Licence &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">An organization that wants to use the nation&#8217;s constrained radio frequency capacity to offer communication services, such as mobile networks, cable, and DTH, must get a network license.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Internet Service Provider Licence (ISP) &#8211;<\/strong>Any organization that wants to offer Internet services must obtain an Internet Service Provider Licence (ISP) from the Telecommunication Department (DoT).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Experimental Licence &#8211;<\/strong> Any organization or individual wishing to perform tests or research on wireless devices must first get an experimental license from the WPC Department.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Approval_of_the_equipment_type_WPC_ETA_Certificate_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>3. Approval of the equipment type &amp; WPC ETA Certificate &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before importing anything from outside, it is essential to continually question ourselves. What regulations must my product follow? Make that the equipment has a wpc registration &amp; certificate, especially if it is a Bluetooth device or RF ID-based equipment. Let&#8217;s now get into more detail about what the WPC ETA Certificate is:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Any wireless device that operates in the delicensed frequency spectrum must first receive Equipment Type Approval (ETA) from WPC before being allowed to enter India. Each product made in India must also have a WPC ETA certificate. These tools include things like Bluetooth gadgets, cell phones, Wi-Fi, RFID, and others.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is no need for a separate WPC ETA approval for such a final product if the RF module(s) with the ETA is installed in it without modification or alteration and the product is made in India. However, a WPC ETA certificate is necessary for each product before it may be imported if it was made outside of India. ETA must be applied to the RF module if they are unique.<br \/>\nFor wireless items that meet the requirements listed below, a WPC ETA certificate may be obtained through self-declaration:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Product exempt from the DGFT&#8217;s EXIM Policy&#8217;s import licensing requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Working a delicensed frequency range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As an example, consider the following: mobile phones, smartphones, electronic notepads, laptops, smartwatches, SRDs, and their related accessories, such as microphones, headphones, speakers, earphones, printers, scanners, mice, keyboards, TVs, and cameras.<br \/>\nFor products that don&#8217;t fit into the aforementioned category, such as drones and specialty cameras, a WPC ETA certificate can be requested online through the regular process from the relevant RLOs.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_wpc_license\"><\/span>Importance of wpc license:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Customs officials will seize your equipment if you attempt to bring radio equipment into India without first receiving approval from WPC. Before they can be imported into India, walkie-talkies, RC cars, unmanned aerial vehicles, RC helicopters, Wi-Fi\/Bluetooth devices, ZigBee devices, and other radio gear must have WPC endorsement. Many still believe that all that is required to get something into India is the import and export code. They immediately notice a problem when their cargo is delayed at a port or an airport. It is challenging to get a WPC ETA\/Import authorization without it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Read Also This &#8211;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/register-epr-online-for-plastic-e-waste\/\">Register EPR Online for Plastic &amp; E-Waste: Steps to Get Certified<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_of_wpc_registration_in_India\"><\/span>Process of wpc registration in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The following are the things to think about before completing the WPC certification process:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Understand your product:<\/strong> Do not forget that some equipment is free from ETA. If you don&#8217;t, be aware that there are numerous business consultants out there that only want to steal your money.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have your wifi ETA certificate handy:<\/strong> WPC has undergone revisions, even if your product does not fall under the category of items that need equipment type clearance. Regarding the procedures needed to obtain a WPC license in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Examining the product&#8217;s RF test report:<\/strong> This is the first step in the type approval process for WPC equipment. The more accurate your reports are, the more likely it is that WPC will approve your ETA. Making sure that your product operates in unlicensed bands is the entire point of equipment type approval and WPC licensing. You can therefore determine the range of radio transmission by RF testing. After the department is informed, you receive a certificate of equipment type approval.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document preparation:<\/strong> Prepare the necessary paperwork for the ETA certificate submission in India. Whether you receive WPC-type approval depends on how accurately these documents are prepared.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online submission of the documents:<\/strong> Our professionals would first submit the WPC ETA online application and attach the necessary files. Don&#8217;t stress about the equipment type approval application form being completed correctly; we&#8217;ve got it covered.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online government fee payment:<\/strong> India requires you to be comprehensive and pay the processing fee to grant an Equipment type approval certificate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offline submission of the application and document in hardcopy:<\/strong> After submitting the application using the WPC ETA login, you would then need to switch to the offline method. The ETA permission paperwork must be provided offline as well, together with the receipt and type approval for telecom equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Read Also This &#8211;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/get-bis-certification-for-importers\/\">Step By Step Guide To Get BIS Certification For Importers<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Document_Required_for_wpc_registration\"><\/span>Document Required for wpc registration:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Importer Know Your Customer (KYC) &#8211;<\/strong> Documents (GST Certificate, IEC Certificate, PAN Card, and additional Documents based on Company Type, etc.). from the importer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technical documentation &#8211;<\/strong> or equipment specifications for the frequency spectrum, power, etc. from the manufacturer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Authorization letter &#8211;<\/strong> from the manufacturer to the importer as their authorized Indian representative or agent &#8211; provided format.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Form &#8211;<\/strong> Completed in the Format Provided.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radio Frequency Test Report &#8211;<\/strong> for Each Model &#8211; From Manufacturer (Test Report Should Cover All Requirements As Per Last Page And Notification).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Documents_to_Gather_for_WPC_Import_Permission\"><\/span>List of Documents to Gather for WPC Import Permission:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Properly completed application &#8211;<\/strong> printout of the import license application submitted online. (We will supply).<\/li>\n<li><strong> A copy of the applicant&#8217;s signed &#8211;<\/strong> purchase order for the foreign supplier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A copy of the supplier&#8217;s &#8211;<\/strong> invoice was signed and given to the applicant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Literature or equipment specifications &#8211;<\/strong> about the frequency range, power, and other factors should be provided and should line up with the decision letter. from the manufacturer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Copy of the ETA &#8211;<\/strong> for the 2.4GHz\/5GHz wireless devices that are being proposed for import.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Read Also This &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/guide-bis-registration\/\">Guide to BIS Registration: How Long Does it Take to Register<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_Format_of_a_Grant_Certificate_for_WPC\"><\/span>Sample Format of a Grant Certificate for WPC :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is to certify that (Grant Recipient\u2019s Name) has been awarded a grant by the (WPC Grant Program Name) Grant Program. The grant in the amount of (Grant Amount) has been awarded to (Grant Recipient\u2019s Name) for (Grant Purpose).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This grant has been made possible through the generosity of (Donor\u2019s Name), who has made a significant contribution to the (WPC Grant Program Name) Grant Program.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The (WPC Grant Program Name) Grant Program is dedicated to supporting the work of organizations like (Grant Recipient\u2019s Organization Name) that are committed to advancing (Grant Purpose). This grant is intended to provide (Grant Recipient\u2019s Organization Name) with the resources needed to further its work and achieve its goals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Upon receipt of this grant, (Grant Recipient\u2019s Name) agrees to adhere to all terms and conditions outlined in the grant agreement and to provide regular reports on the progress of the project to the (WPC Grant Program Name) Grant Program.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Congratulations to (Grant Recipient\u2019s Name) on being selected as a recipient of the (WPC Grant Program Name) Grant Program. We look forward to seeing how this grant will benefit the work of (Grant Recipient\u2019s Organization Name).<br \/>\nSigned,<br \/>\n(WPC Grant Program Name) Grant Committee Chair<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In India, companies dealing with wireless devices must get a WPC Certificate. OEMs and importers of these devices are required to obtain an ETA certificate or WPC license from the Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing, India. If you have any questions about the WPC certification process or the specifications for wireless speakers, please contact us.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Read Also This &#8211;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/apply-for-wpc-certificate\/\">Apply for WPC Certificate: A Step-by-Step Guide | Get Started Now<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wireless, Bluetooth, IT, and electronic items must have a WPC certificate to comply with safety regulations because getting a wpc license in India is a legal requirement. Introduction to WPC license: A division of the Department of Telecommunications within the Ministry of Communications of the Government of India is the Wireless Planning &amp; Coordination Wing (WPC). 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