WPC Extends 6 GHz Compliance Deadline to July 6, 2026

WPC Extends 6 GHz Compliance Deadline to July 6, 2026 

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The Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) Wing of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), through Public Notice No. R-11010/02/2026-PP has extended the window for certificate withdrawal. Accordingly, the revised mandatory deadline for completing this regulatory transition is 6 July 2026.  This extension gives OEMs and importers the necessary timeframe to align their existing products

The Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) Wing of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), through Public Notice No. R-11010/02/2026-PP has extended the window for certificate withdrawal. Accordingly, the revised mandatory deadline for completing this regulatory transition is 6 July 2026. 

This extension gives OEMs and importers the necessary timeframe to align their existing products with the new framework. If your equipment is capable of Wi-fi 6 GHz (5925-6425MHz) but currently holds an active ETA restricted to 2.4/5 GHz, you must complete the following steps before 06/07/2026: 

  • Technical Cancellation of Existing ETA: Send a model cancellation request via email to awaitsacfa.wpc-dot@gov.in and awanr.wpc-dot@gov.in containing the old and new ETA numbers, make, and model details. 
  • Fresh ETA Application: Apply a new application on the portal for a fresh ETA that comprehensively covers all operational bands, explicitly including the 5925–6425 MHz band. 

Key Takeaway: 

With the deadline approaching fast, avoid last-minute bottlenecks. Processing manual email cancellations alongside new portal submissions takes time, so ensure your certificates are updated and fully compliant before the July 6 deadline. 

The official notification can be accessed from here: 6Ghz Deadline Extension Circular 

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