(Wireless Planning & Coordination)
WPC(Wireless Planning & Coordination) is the licensing authority for radio licenses, frequency spectrum, and other wireless monitoring frequency spectrum in India.
The Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) wing in India is responsible for regulating the use of radio frequency spectrum and approving the equipment used for wireless communication. The Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) Equipment Type Approval is a license issued by the WPC for the approval of wireless communication equipment in India.
This license ensures that the wireless equipment meets certain technical standards and specifications set by the WPC. It ensures that the equipment operates within permissible frequency ranges, adheres to necessary power levels, and meets other regulatory requirements to ensure interference-free and secure wireless communication.
Manufacturers or importers of wireless communication equipment need to obtain the WPC Equipment Type Approval before selling or using their products in India. This approval ensures compliance with Indian regulations and ensures the proper functioning of wireless devices within the allocated spectrum.
Example of Products that comes under WPC(ETA):
- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and readers,
- Wireless devices like Wireless Water Heaters,
- Wireless Home Appliances,
- Wireless Car Radio,
- Wireless Medical Products etc.
- Laptops,
- Mobile phones,
- Bluetooth Devices,
- Wireless Keyboard and Mouse,
- Remote key,
- Wireless Headphones and Speakers,
- Remote Controls, and
- Other radio frequency modules.