Test Labs
There are dozens of authorized IoT Network Certified test labs located throughout the world. These premier authorized laboratories are audited for compliance with specific requirements and testing capabilities. Only best-in-class labs pass the rigorous evaluation. CTIA Certification ensures these Authorized Test Labs (ATLs) meet the highest standards through a rigorous, multi-layered process that includes independent accreditation, detailed technical validation, and continuous oversight.
If you are a test laboratory looking to get authorized to conduct certification testing, you can learn more by reading the ATL Policies and Procedures.
Ensuring Excellence: CTIA Certification’s Rigorous Framework for Authorizing and Governing Test Labs
CTIA Certification achieves ATL excellence through consistently enforced, multi-layered controls. Together, these controls create a closed-loop system that not only validates laboratory competence at entry but also ensures sustained excellence and consistency over time.
External Validation
- Obtain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation aligned to CTIA test scopes
- CTIA Certification-appointed external reviewers
- Peer comparison testing across labs
Comprehensive Technical Audits
- Undergo formal audit (on-site or off-site depending on scope)
- Deficiency identification
- Mandatory corrective actions
- Final approval only after all deficiencies are resolved
Ongoing Industry Engagement
- Attend working groups and plenaries
- Participate in conference calls and technical discussions
- Contribute to standards development (e.g., 3GPP)
Continuous Performance Monitoring
- Maintain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation
- Periodic inter-laboratory comparison testing
- Mandatory annual capability submission
Strict Enforcement Mechanisms
- Probation (with root cause + corrective action required)
- Suspension or revocation of ATL status
- Mandatory reapplication for repeat failures
Questions?
Would you like to learn more about the IoT Network Certified program? We’d love to help. Lab-related questions and requests for information can be directed to application@ctiacertification.org.
