IoT Network Certified™ Program
IoT Network Certified is a custom certification program for cellular-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The program has been crafted to meet the specific needs of the IoT community. It simplifies and streamlines the process of certifying an IoT device according to industry standards for excellence, providing an efficient and affordable pathway for manufacturers.
By designing a device around a certified wireless module, a manufacturer may certify their IoT device using a process that takes advantage of the rigorous testing and certification already done on the module. Hundreds of modules are available to choose from.
IoT Network Certified for Smart Connected Infrastructure™ provides confidence that devices will perform as expected in critical infrastructure applications. In addition to the standard requirements to achieve IoT Network Certified recognition, additional testing is conducted, which is tailored to the unique and demanding needs of this environment.
The Certification Process
Verify
Determine whether your device requires any additional operator-specific testing for your target markets.
Comply
Comply with government regulations in your target markets.
Pay
Pay the certification fee and lab testing fee.
Receive
You will receive confirmation of certification once all requirements are met.
IoT Network Certified: Fueling Innovation Through Cellular IoT
The Internet of Things is enabling the rapidly expanding market of network-connected devices that are revolutionizing consumers’ lives, improving business efficiencies, and making our communities safer. IoT networks, and the certification of the devices that run on them, are crucial for a secure, reliable, connected future.
Our new report providing an overview of our IoT Network Certified™ program explains how IoT networks, and the certification of the devices that run on them, are crucial for a secure, reliable, connected future.
Learn more about the IoT Network Certified™ program in our new report.
IoT Network Certified FAQs
Here are answers to common questions about our IoT Network Certified program. If you have questions that we have not answered, please submit a question or contact us.
Network operators and device manufacturers use the IoT Network Certified program to provide confidence that devices are compatible with global wireless networks and comply with the latest internationally recognized standards.
Yes, by using a fully certified wireless module, only a limited amount of additional testing is required. The module is certified for compliance with 3GPP specifications for wireless network connectivity. The IoT device, incorporating this module, then goes through testing for network performance, SIM card interface, and radiated spurious emissions.
Network performance testing is conducted in an authorized test lab using the CTIA Certification over-the-air performance test plan. This process measures the transmit and receive efficiency of the IoT device’s antenna(s), rendering an accurate assessment of expected performance on operator networks.
There is a $1,500 certification fee and a lab testing fee which is independently determined by an authorized test lab. Additional models that are similar to previously certified models may be submitted as a “Variant” certification, resulting in reduced testing and a certification fee of $1,000.
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.