PTA Online Mobile Registration at CMOs’ Franchises/Service Centers

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in consultation with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has developed an online Device Registration System. International passengers are required to register mobile devices within 60 days from the date of arrival in Pakistan.

According to the rules, all mobile devices that are connected to any local mobile phone network via local SIM must be registered within two months of using the local network for the first time, but in exceptional circumstances, Blocking Divas, which were supposed to be blocked between March 18 and July 3, 2020, will now be blocked from June 4, 2020.

PTA had introduced the Device Identification Registration Blocking System (DIRBS) under which mobile device users can register their mobile. Online Mobile Device Registration System for International Travellers
Easy – Speedy – Hassle-Free
Register now:
https://dirbs.pta.gov.pk/drs/
If you do not register your device within 60 days, your device shall be blocked!
As per Customs baggage rules, an international traveler can avail of duty/tax exemption
on ONE mobile device in a calendar year. The duty/tax exempted devices also need to
be registered through this system.

Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) and PTA Type Approval holders are allowed to import GSM boosters and install them in the consumer premises as per the PTA rules. Or those involved in the installation of amplifiers may be prosecuted, with regard to coverage and quality of service (QOS) standards, the PTA said to improve network coverage and performance in the affected areas. Instructed CMOs.

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a series of strict action against smuggled mobile phones in Pakistan. PTA has greatly tightened the mobile registration system while placing double checks on online mobile registration. Under its new verification process, at least 3,570,000 mobile phones have been registered while over 9,500,000 mobile phones have been blocked.

PTA online registration system 

Pakistan had launched the online registration system with the help of customs. passengers are required to enter details of their travel documents, passport and travel history to register their mobile phones online. the free phone allowed to passengers coming to Pakistan can also be registered online. Passengers were then bound to pay customs duty on mobile phones. The applicant can enter a mobile number to authenticate with a biometrically verified mobile number database and a one-time password (OTP) is sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.

PTA Online Mobile Registration at CMOs’ Franchises/Service Centers

List of designated franchises & customer service centers is available at https://dirbs.pta.gov.pk/facilitation-center

Registration of mobile devices can also be done through https://dirbs.pta.aov.pl(/drs or by dialing *8484#

The PTA has also revised the coverage obligations and quality of service standards for operators by renewing the license. The PTA not only takes action against violators but also issues instructions to the public from time to time. Do not purchase/use illegal, GSM boosters/amplifiers that have been imported/purchased through any unofficial channels to avoid any inconvenience and legal action in accordance with applicable laws.

How to check the mobile device Registered or Not by PTA:

Instructions For SMS Based Verification
Go to messages
Create a new message
Type IMEI
Send to 8484

Public Notice: All mobile devices including non-compliant (having SIM/IMEI functionality) active on Pakistani mobile networks. It will remain operational without service interruption. Non-compliant mobile devices will be paired with the user’s mobile number.

To check the status of your mobile device, kindly dial *#06# from the dialer of the mobile device, after receiving each 15 digit IMEI number (dual SIM), send each 15 digit IMEI number via SMS to shortcode 8484.

Check the status of your device
To find mobile phone IMEI, dial *#06# on the mobile dialer

A mobile device registration facility is available at designated franchises/service centers of Mobile Operators across Pakistan. If you do not register your device within 60 days, your device shall be blocked. As per Customs baggage rules, an international traveler can avail of duty/tax exemption
on ONE mobile device in a calendar year. The duty/tax exempted devices also need to
be registered through this system.

051-9213749,9216767 typeapproval@pta.gov.pk

PTA https://dirbs.pta.gov.pk/

PAKISTAN TELECOMMUNICATION
AUTHORITY

Headquarter. F-5/1. Islamabad. Pakistan.

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