WPC · ETA
WPC ETA approval for wireless devices.
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, drones, RFID, NFC, wireless chargers - importing any radio equipment into India requires WPC approval. License-exempt bands take an ETA; for licensed bands we also manage Experimental, Network and Non-Network licences.
- Regulator
- WPC Wing, Department of Telecommunications
- You receive
- Equipment Type Approval (ETA)
- Included
- AIR representation for foreign manufacturers
Why it can’t wait: Wireless shipments without ETA risk customs holds - stock sits in bonded warehouses while competitors sell.
Scope · Who needs it
Mandatory for
Indicative scope - your exact product is confirmed free by a consultant.
- Bluetooth devices - earbuds, wearables, trackers
- Wi-Fi products - routers, IoT devices, smart home
- RFID & NFC equipment
- Short-range radio devices (license-exempt bands)
- Laptops, tablets & phones with radio modules
- Drones/UAV, RC devices & wireless chargers
Process · Step by step
How we get you to grant.
Frequency scoping
We confirm your device's bands are license-exempt in India and which route - self-declaration or standard ETA - applies.
RF test report review
Existing international RF reports are checked for Indian requirements; gaps are closed with accredited labs before filing.
Application on the Saral Sanchar portal
ETA filing with technical specifications and reports, prepared exactly as the WPC Wing expects.
Grant of ETA
Approval issued for your model - ready for customs clearance and sale. We archive everything for your import team.
Every radio, approved
Reference · Key standards & bands
| Reference | What it covers |
|---|---|
| 2400-2483.5 MHz | Bluetooth / Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz (license-exempt) |
| 5150-5875 MHz | Wi-Fi 5 GHz bands (license-exempt ranges) |
| 865-867 MHz | RFID and short-range devices |
| 13.56 MHz | NFC applications |
Checklist · What we’ll need
- RF test reports covering Indian frequency ranges
- Technical specifications and datasheets
- Company incorporation / import documents
- Product photos and module details
- Authorization letter (we file on your behalf)
Don’t have everything? That’s normal - we prepare most of it with you.
FAQ · WPC ETA Approval
Asked before every application.
Talk to a consultant about WPC ETA Approval.
Scope, documents and quote for your product - free, within one business day.