# WPC ETA: How to Get Wireless Approval for India

Any device that transmits or receives radio waves and is imported into or manufactured in India requires Equipment Type Approval from the Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing of the Ministry of Communications. WPC ETA is separate from BIS CRS, uses Indian test labs, and cannot rely on European or FCC test reports. This short explains the process, timelines, and which frequencies are de-licensed.


## Transcript

### A mandatory wireless approval most companies miss

India is one of the fastest-growing electronics markets — but it has its own distinct rules, including a mandatory wireless approval completely separate from your CE or FCC certifications. Here's how WPC Equipment Type Approval works, and what you need to plan for.

### De-licensed vs licensed bands

WPC, India's spectrum authority, requires Equipment Type Approval for any device transmitting or receiving RF — Bluetooth, WiFi, cellular, Zigbee. De-licensed bands like 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz ISM use a simplified process; licensed bands like cellular and many 5GHz WiFi configs need full assessment. WPC won't accept CE or FCC reports — you need BIS-recognised or ILAC-accredited lab reports. De-licensed ETA takes six to twelve weeks.

### Timeline and planning

Selling a wireless product in India? Add WPC ETA to your roadmap, a separate workstream from CE and FCC. Book an Indian test lab early — processing takes six to twelve weeks, so start well before launch. Your CE or FCC reports won't help.

Tags: India, WPC, ETA, wireless compliance, spectrum approval