Enterprise Solution Certification

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Enterprise Device Certification

For your AT&T's wireless network compatible devices, AT&T's wireless network compatibility certification testing offers numerous advantages. For stocked devices, the meticulous voice and data regulatory testing, performance testing, and user experience testing help ensure product quality, customer support preparedness and responsiveness, and software interoperability.

For non-stocked / specialty vertical devices, AT&T Device Certification ensures that devices will perform as expected over the AT&T's wireless network so your end-users will have the most favorable experience possible. In addition, for these devices, certification qualifies your device for valuable marketing benefits, including:

Use of the AT&T's wireless network compatible logo
Potential exposure to the AT&T customer base through our sales teams
Listing of your AT&T's wireless network compatible device in the Devices section of devCentral
Qualification for Dealer status in the Business Alliance Partner Program

The Types of Devices You Can Certify

AT&T accepts a broad range of devices for certification, including both stocked and non-stocked or "specialty" items.

Stocked devices that you may certify include the following:

Laptops and handhelds with PC Cards
BlackBerry handhelds
Internet-enabled phones

You may certify non-stocked specialty devices that support real-time wireless applications that meet specific business requirements such as vehicle and asset tracking, field service, and telemetry. The non-stocked specialty devices that you may certify include the following:

Laptops with embedded PC Cards and handhelds
Internet-enabled devices
Specialty Vertical devices with approved OEM modules.

Although there are charges associated with FCC, PTCRB and other independent testing, there is no cost to manufacturers for AT&T's wireless network compatibility testing for products accepted as part of the program. Note that additional external testing costs may be incurred if needed to resolve technical issues encountered during routine lab testing. Read on for detailed information.

Note that while certification is a first step to qualification for Dealer status in the Business Alliance Partner Program, certification differs from an Alliance agreement.

Why should I certify my solution?

Reap the rewards of your wireless development work with AT&T certification. AT&T certified developers are eligible for a number of benefits including:

Use of the AT&T Certified Solution logo in your marketing and collateral.
Inclusion in the AT&T Certified Devices listing and, when Enteprise Solution Certification is completed, listing in the Certified Solutions Catalog
Hosting of your corporate marketing and sales collateral in the Certified Solutions Catalog

How do I request AT&T device certification for my Non-Stocked Enterprise device?

To start the AT&T device certification process:

Complete the AT&T's wireless network compatibility testing request form and submit to developer.program@awsmail.att.com. You will receive a response regarding next steps via email.

AT&T Network Compatible Device Certification Welcome Kit
PDF (1.95 MG)

Specialty Vertical Device Development: Best Practices to Ensure Successful Outcomes - a white paper aimed at engineers, developers and IT managers responsible for designing, integrating and deploying mobile solutions.

PDF (349 KB)
It offers information on:

Critical first steps in device design
10 keys to success
The value of using pre-certified modules
Tips for new comers bringing devices to market
Component selection impact on RF design and RF engineering techniques to minimize spurious emissions
Testing recommendations from PTCRB test labs
AT&T device certification requirements
Estimated certification time frames, costs and their dependencies

This document provides key information for the first time OEM device manufacturer facing the comprehensive technical certification process.

Reference Design Series: Antenna Fundamentals- This white paper discusses antenna fundamentals, integrated antenna design and selection, common antenna implementation issues, and antenna measurement for Specialty Vertical Devices.

PDF (278 KB)
What you will learn:

Antenna types and configurations
Efficiency for internal vs. external antennas
RF engineering to minimize spurious emissions
Successful antenna integration methodologies
The value of certified modules and pre-testing
Testing recommendations from PTCRB test labs
AT&T device certification requirements