Device Hardware Reliability Certification
The Device Hardware Reliability Certification program defines a standardized lifecycle testing methodology to predict the expected field performance of today’s sophisticated smartphones. Utilizing modern reliability engineering techniques, this industry-standard allows device manufacturers to eliminate duplicate testing that may be taking place across similar but slightly different methodologies defined by individual network operators. Testing includes drop, tumble, water ingress, and PCBA reliability.
The Certification Process
Request
Manufacturer submits a request for certification through the CTIA Certification database.
Select
Manufacturer selects a test lab.
Test
Test lab conducts testing and submits test results to the certification database.
Submit
Manufacturer submits required documentation to the certification database.
Pay
Manufacturer pays lab for testing and CTIA for certification.
Confirm
CTIA Certification ensures that all requirements have been met.
Notify
Certification notice is issued to the manufacturer.
Device Hardware Reliability Certification FAQs
Here are answers to common questions about our Device Hardware Reliability Certification Program. If you have questions that we have not answered, please submit a question or contact us.
Yes, there is a $4,000 fee for initial requests. There is no fee for ECO requests. Certification testing fees are separate from these fees and are determined independently by each CTIA Certification Authorized Test Lab (ATL).
Please reference the Policies and Procedures for CTIA Certification Authorized Test Labs.
Certification requests can be submitted online https://certify.ctiacertification.org/.
Authorized Device Hardware Reliability Test Labs
There are numerous CTIA Certification Authorized Test Labs (ATLs) throughout the world. Find one near you.
Working Groups
CTIA Certification working groups are the foundation of our certification programs. This global network of operators, service providers, device manufacturers, test labs, and many others, solve industry challenges, enable new efficiencies, and hold the wireless industry to the highest standard.