Hottish-PTA DIRBS System to Implement From 1st December 2018

Hottish-PTA DIRBS System Update:

The Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is become functional from December 1st, 2018.

Most importantly, this news circulates on Wednesday the 28th November 2018. Hottish-PTA DIRBS System.

Besides that, most of the Mobile users in Pakistan have already inquires the validity of their mobile device.

Details of Hottish-PTA DIRBS System

Because, the PTA had given a deadline for blocking unregister mobile phones i.e. 20th October 2018, which was later on extend. Hottish-PTA DIRBS System.

The deadline was extend by PTA, keeping in view the requests from Mobile Devices consumers and stakeholders, and to create further awareness for the general public.

Read: PTA Mobile Devices DIRBS System for Stolen and Smuggled Mobile Phones

Now PTA has given another deadline for registering your Mobile Devices i.e; December 1, 2018 (till 11:59 pm). Hottish-PTA DIRBS System.

Read Also: PTA DIRBS Extends Deadline Dearie Unregistered Mobile Phones in Pakistan

Important Things About DIRBS Implementation that You Should Know

• Therefore, all the Mobile Devices which are active till December 1, 2018, with any Pakistani mobile network will stay in service afterwards.
• Most importantly, counterfeit Mobile Devices that are active till December 1, 2018, on any Pakistani Mobile network will be pair with their respective mobile number and will also stay in service afterwards.
• Because, after December 1, 2018, before buying any new or use Mobile Devices, mobile users should verify the device by checking its IMEI number.

How to Check Device IMEI and Verify It

Therefore, to know your Mobile Devices IMEI number, please follow one of the methods given below:

• Dial *#06# as a result you will receive a 15-digits IMEI number, note it down.
• Besides that, IMEI number is also print at the back of Mobile phone and customers can also check it by removing the back cover/battery (if removable) of their devices.

Therefore, all Mobile Devices users in Pakistan are request to check their device IMEI status latest by 1st December 2018 to avoid any inconvenience.

Besides that you can send 15 digit IMEI number through SMS to 8484. Hottish-PTA DIRBS System.

Most importantly, you can also register your Mobile Devices by loging to PTA DIRBS https://dirbs.pta.gov.pk or DIRBS for Android App.

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PTA DIRBS Extends Deadline Dearie Unregistered Mobile Phones in Pakistan

PTA DIRBS Extends Deadline Dearie Unregistered Mobile Phones Update:

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday the 18th October 2018 extends its deadline for blocking unregistered Smartphones till further notice.

Details of PTA DIRBS Extends Deadline Dearie Unregistered Mobile Phones

PTA took the decision in line with the concerns highlighted by Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology.

Therefore, senate Standing Committee on information technology directed the PTA not to block mobile phones. PTA DIRBS Extends Deadline Dearie Unregistered Mobile Phones.

Becasue committee needs approve PTA Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) mechanism.

Besides that, Senate further directed the authorities to first launch an awareness campaign to educate the public about the implications of the move.

Read Also: PTA DIRBS Block Felonious Illegal Unregistered Mobile Phones in Pakistan by 20th October 2018

The committee members were of the view that the system had spread panic amongst Smartphones users.

Consumers can continue using DIRBS facility to verify the status of the mobile device’s IMEI(s) for now. PTA DIRBS Extends Deadline Dearie Unregistered Mobile Phones.

According to a PTA’s press statement, people can continue using DIRBS facility to verify the status of the mobile device’s IMEI(s).

Earlier, the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication directs the PTA to extend by one month its October 20, 2018 deadline for blocking unregistered Smartphones.

However, the committee members were of the view that not all the 150 million Smartphones users could understand the PTA message and afford the purchase of a new phone.

Most importantly PTA launched DIRBS on May 10, 2018. PTA DIRBS Extends Deadline Dearie Unregistered Mobile Phones.

Deadline Phases of PTA DIRBS System

The deadline for Phase-1 of DIRBS was June 29, 2018.

Because, it included mapping and identification of IMEIs and blocking of stolen/lost devices and Smartphones.

Keeping in view the requests of various stakeholders and for smooth implementation, the deadline for Phase-1 was extended from June 29 to August 30, 2018.

The Phase-II was to be starts from August 31, 2018 and PTA had stated that no further extension will grant. PTA DIRBS Extends Deadline Dearie Unregistered Mobile Phones.

Besides that in Phase-II, full blocking will be implement for all non-compliant devices that are not PTA approve.

In line with Telecommunication Policy 2015, PTA develop a Device Identification Registration & Blocking System (DIRBS) for facilitation of general public.

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PTA Mobile Devices DIRBS System for Stolen and Smuggled Mobile Phones

PTA Mobile Devices DIRBS System Update:

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) launched a comprehensive initiative to discourage smuggling and theft of mobile devices, by blocking all these illegal handsets operating in the country. PTA Mobile Devices DIRBS System.

The new system is called ‘Device Identification Registration and Blocking System’ (DIRBS). The system uses the distinct IMEI number of each device, along with other parameters, to help in identifying, monitoring and regulating such devices. PTA Mobile Devices DIRBS System.

Also Read: PTA Online Complaint Management Service 

The IMEI of illegal devices will be reported to the cellular companies and other concerned bodies and will be blocked later. The DIRBS was launched on Thursday the 10th May 2018 in collaboration with Central Asian Cellular Forum and the Mobile Industry here at PTA Headquarters Islamabad. PTA Mobile Devices DIRBS System.

Chairman PTA Mr. Mohammad Naveed was the chief guest whereas Mr. Abdul Samad, Member Compliance and Enforcement PTA, gave a very detailed presentation on the benefits and working of the new system launched by PTA to curb the import and use of illegal devices in the country. PTA Mobile Devices DIRBS System.

The Ceremony was also attended by prominent IT and telecom industry experts, CEOs of telecom companies, and media community. Member Compliance & Enforcement answer questions from the media on the new system DIRBS during the event.

The telecom regulator of Pakistan will operate the DIRBS as a ‘Centralized Equipment Identity Register’ to discourage the use of mobile devices that are smuggled or illegally imported. This system will generate different lists, categorizing the legal status and authenticity of all handsets. Each distinct IMEI will be paired with a specific ‘Computerized National Identity Card’ (CNIC) belonging to its registered user, who must be officially connected through a particular cellular network.

Chairman PTA said that:

"The Authority is cognizant of telecom consumers’ needs and is taking number of steps to facilitate them in resolving their issues."

PTA chairman added:

“PTA has always been engaged in facilitating telecom consumers with best telecom services along with due protection of their rights. Chairman further added that the statistics of telecom growth in Pakistan are evident of the satisfaction level of telecom consumers with the quality of telecom services provided to them. He said that today the mobile operators have increased this coverage to over 65% of the population. Broadband subscribers that stood on 1.3 million till 2014 with limited speed offerings today has crossed a milestone of 50 million (2018) with mobile broadband speed crossing 20 Mbs (download) and fixed broadband speed crossing 100 Mbps (download).”

How will DIRBS work?

Once the DIRBS system gets activated by PTA and the database starts adding stolen, smuggled and counterfeit devices IMEI’s, this would render the devices useless and would be unable to connect to local mobile networks. All those reported stolen and smuggled handsets would become blacklisted in PTA’s database and they would stop working.

Not only would this curb imports of mobile devices via illegal channels but also give the users reassurances that the phones they are using are approved by PTA. PTA will also install the required hardware, software and infrastructure for DIRBS to enable the mobile phone producers and network operators to report to PTA and block any illegal device or businesses that deal in stolen devices.
Moreover, DIRBS will provide; updated ‘Black Lists’, ‘Exception Lists’ and ‘Notification Lists’ to the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) at regular intervals. Consequently, the MNOs will use these lists for blocking and unblocking of mobile devices and intimation to the subscribers, wherever required.

This step will enhance the government revenue and benefit the telecom ecosystem. This type of system is already being implemented in other countries which have shown positive outcomes. In Pakistan, we also hope such a system will bring some positive changes in the mobile world.

For more details about DIRBS, click here.

Source: Mehran Post