Evaluation Criteria

To obtain CTIA Certification, a CDMA device must pass a rigorous evaluation process, with testing conducted in both CTIA and FCC authorized test labs.

CTIA Testing
This portion of the evaluation is conducted by a CTIA Authorized Test Lab and, depending on the device’s capabilities, uses one or more of the following test plans:


FCC Type Acceptance Testing
This portion of the evaluation is conducted by an FCC authorized test lab. For more details please visit the FCC site.


CTIA Certification Requirements
The full requirements for CTIA certification are described in the CTIA Certification Program Management Document