Regulatory Services

WPC Clearance

Following services are provided with regards to WPC clearances:-

  • Import License
  • Equipment Type Approval
  • In principle Frequency Assignment
  • Operating License
  • Turnkey SACFA

    • Sample Import License from WPC>
    Sample ETA from WPC>

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    PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN

    WPC

    BNN has liaised with WPC for accord of Experimental Wireless License to TCS and various other customers.

          

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Ques:What is the procedure to obtain a license from WPC?

    Ans:The license application is to be filled on-line at the wpc website www.wpc.dot.gov.in in the appropriate category. A hard copy of the relevant application form along with a copy of the print out of application ID is to be submitted to WPC office / RLO as the case may be. Thereafter, an intimation is given by WPC through the website or by email or letter. WPC website link for license>

    Ques:What is an import license?

    Ans:The import license is given for an equipment for which ETA has been accorded. Without import license, the item can not be imported even if an ETA has been given.

    Ques:Do all wireless products require a license to operate?

    Ans:With the exception of a few low power devices that operate in the license-free band, Broadcasting Reciver, TVRO System rest of all equipments requires a license to operate.

    Ques:What are the license- free bands? What are the wireless products that are exempted from licensing for possession and use?

    Ans: Following are the permitted licensse free bands with related application areas:-

  • Indoor use of low power wireless equipments in the frequency band 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz.
  • Use of low power wireless equipments in the frequency band 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz
  • Indoor use of low power wireless equipments in the frequency band 5GHz
  • Indoor use of low power wireless equipments in the frequency band 5GHz-Amndment
  • Outdoor use of wireless equipments in the frequency band 5.825-5.875GHz
  • Use of low power wireless equipments in the frequency band 865-867MHz for RFID
  • Use of low power wireless equipments in the frequency band 865-867MHz for RFID-Amendment
  • Use of low power wireless equipment in the 335MHz band fro remote control of Cranes
  • Use of low power wireless equipment in the 335MHz band fro remote control of Cranes-Amendment
  • Use of low power wireless equipments in the Citizen Band 26.957-27.383MHz
  • Use of low power wireless equipments in the Citizen Band 26.957-27.383MHz-Amendment

    • Ques: What is SACFA? What is the procedure to get SACFA clearance?

    Ans:SACFA is an acronym for Standing Advisory Committee for Frequency Allocation. SACFA deals with the procedures for Siting Clearance for Wireless Transmitters Please check the following link for further details. SACFA Guidelines>

    Ques: What is ETA? What is the procedure to get an ETA?

    Ans:ETA is the Type approval for equipments given by WPC for the use of equipments in the Indian Telecom Network. Please check the following link:- ETA Application>