Trusted Certification Programs

CTIA Certification™ is the global leader in certification for the mobile wireless industry. Since 1991, our trusted certification programs have set the standard for devices, test labs, technicians, and repair facilities, playing a crucial role in advancing the wireless industry.

Certification Programs

Our high certification standards create quality and consistency across the wireless ecosystem, which translates into best-in-class products for consumers.

Device Certification

CTIA Certification operates seven device certification programs that keep pace with evolving technologies through the work done by subject matter experts in our industry working groups. From global network interoperability to IoT cybersecurity, our trusted certification programs set the standard for mobile wireless devices and are relied upon by network operators around the world.

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Supply Chain

CTIA Certification’s supply chain programs establish standards and best practices in the areas of reverse logistics, forward logistics, service quality, and sustainable packaging. Subject matter experts in our industry working groups collaborate to foster innovation throughout the wireless industry’s supply chain.

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Press Releases

PTCRB Certification Adds New IoT Chipset Certification Category, Certifies Sony’s Altair ALT1350

April 15, 2025

March 24, 2025

Badger Meter’s ORION Cellular is First Smart Water Device IoT Network Certified for Smart Connected Infrastructure™

ORION Cellular passes rigorous security and reliability tests, setting a new industry standard for smart water connected infrastructure This certification enhances the safety and resilience of critical infrastructure, cementing Badger Meter as a leader in the sector Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and CTIA Certification, a globally recognized body for IoT device…

October 22, 2024

PTCRB Certification Adds Mission-Critical Push-to-Talk (PTT) Tests for Public Safety Communications

WASHINGTON – CTIA Certification today announced the development of new certification testing for mission-critical push-to-talk (PTT) devices key to public safety communications. The program features 37 new mission critical PTT test cases that will validate the ability of PTT devices to deliver secure and reliable connectivity in emergency environments. “These…

May 09, 2024

CTIA Updates Wireless Device Grading Standard to Help Extend the Lifecycle of Pre-Owned Wireless Devices

Update Aligns CTIA Grading Standard to Meet Requirements of SERI R2 Equipment Categorization CTIA, the wireless industry association, today announced that it has aligned its wireless industry device grading standard to reflect the requirements of SERI’s R2 Equipment Categorization (REC), the world’s most widely adopted standard…

Test Plans

The Gold Standard in Wireless Certification

CTIA Certification’s test plans have set the standard for a reliable, high-performing, and innovative wireless ecosystem.

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