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Manufacturing & Testing License is granted for Manufacturing & Testing of DCT products to encourage continuous economic activity.

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Details of Service

The Manufacturing & Testing License is granted to Indian entities engaged in the manufacturing and testing of Digital Communication Technology (DCT) products to promote continuous economic activity and innovation. This license enables companies to develop, produce, and test telecom and digital communication equipment under regulated conditions. It supports the growth of the domestic telecom ecosystem by facilitating the development of indigenous products, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and enhancing India’s position in the global digital economy.


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Who Can Apply

Indian Entities involved in manufacturing, Prototype Development, Testing;


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Documents Required

PAN Card/CIN
Identity proof of Owner/Managing Director/Executive Director
Schematic Diagram
Authorization Letter
Technical Literature of the equipment to be manufactured/tested
Copy of Previous Wireless Operating licence/AIP/DL Details (if any) issued by WPC Wing/RLO

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Fees and Charges

Rs. 5,000 per license per spectrum band


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Application Process

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Submit application on saral sanchar portal Login to Saral Sanchar portal and fill the application form for Experimental and Technology Trial license
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Application Submission The application shall be digitally signed along with all relevant documents before submission to portal.
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Processing After submission of application, the same will be examined by the nodal officer in WPC Wing and if all the relevant information and documents are in line LoI for payment of fees is issued to the applicant.
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Approval Applicant pays the applicable fees and frequency clearance is auto generated. Applicant can use the frequency clearance letter for procurement of equipment and proceed with the Experimental and Technology Trial. Upon successful review, the license is issued, allowing the applicant to operate Access Services within the approved territories.




Nodal Cell Contact / Help Desk

Manufacturing & Testing License is issued on self-declaration basis. For any clarification applicant can approach WPC Wing or any of the RLOs. 

North

Joint Wireless Adviser, Ministry of Communications, Northern Regional Wireless Monitoring HQRS Campus, (PO) Ghitorni, New Delhi-30. Tel.No.+ 91112650 2671/ 1712 FAX. No. +91112650 2860

Eastern

 WPC Wing Regional Licensing Office, Ministry of Communications, International Wireless Monitoring Station Campus, (PO) Sarkarpool, Gopalpur, Kolkata -700143. Tel. No. +91 33 24011431/ 2401 8801 FAX. No.+ 91 33 2401 4473

Western

WPC Wing Regional Licensing Office, Ministry of Communications , 3rd Floor, MTNL Telephone Exchange Bldg, Charkop, Sector-5, Kandivali (W), Mumbai-400 067 Tel No. +91222868 3202/28672351, Fax No. +91 22 2867 3214

Southern

WPC Wing Regional Licensing Office, La.kshadweep Ministry of Communications, International Wireless monitoring Station Campus, (PO) Perungudi, Kandanchavadi, Chennai- 600 096. Tel.No.+ 91442496 2070/ 2496 0172, FAX. No. +91 44 2496 4000

North East

WPC Wing Regional Licencing Office(North East),  Administrative Block, BSNL Bhavan, 

Pan Bazar,Guwahati ,Assam Tel.No.+ 0361-2609955

Validity

5 years

User Manual
A comprehensive user manuals are available for applicants.
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Frequently Asked Questions

A Manufacturing & Testing License is issued by the WPC Wing, DoT to enable manufacturing, prototype development, and testing of Digital Communication Technology (DCT) products in India, without permitting commercial wireless operations.

Eligible entities include:

  • Indian manufacturers
  • Companies engaged in prototype development
  • Organizations involved in testing of wireless/DCT products

Yes. Operations under this license are restricted to:

  • Indoor environment only
  • Non-radiating mode or very low power radiating mode

  • Initial validity: 5 years
  • Renewal: Further 5 years on payment of renewal fee

  • 5,000 /- (one-time) for 5 years
  • Covers all devices under testing
  • No royalty or spectrum usage charges
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