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.

Main Source: Mehran Post

Sources: Phone World, Cells.PK

Image Source: Phone World, YouTube

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.

Main Source: Mehran Post

Sources: Pakistan Today, Tech Juice, ProPakistani

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

PTA DIRBS Block Felonious Illegal Unregistered Mobile Phones Update:

Millions of illegal mobile Handsets are at the risk of being block by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) after October 20 2018.

It is a part of massive drive against fake (International Mobile Equipment Identity) IMEI throughout the country.

Details of PTA DIRBS Block Felonious Illegal Unregistered Mobile Phones

According to the PTA, illegal mobile Handsets that don’t come with a valid IMEI number will block after the expiry of the deadline.

In this regard, the telecom authority circulating SMS recently, asking people to get their Handsets verify.

If your Handsets possess valid IMEI than it will continue in Pakistan.

And if it possess invalid IMEI than it will block in Pakistan. PTA DIRBS Block Felonious Illegal Unregistered Mobile Phones.

3 Way Procedure to Verify IMEI

• Web Portal: http://dirbs.pta.gov.pk
• Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pk.gov.dirbs.dvspublic
• SMS: Send IMEI to 8484 short code (10 Paisas plus tax).

It also directs users to check and match their IMEI numbers with data from PTA by sending an SMS on 8484.

Users can also check their IMEI numbers via PTA Website: http://dirbs.pta.gov.pk

All mobile Handsets having SIM/IMEI functionality operating on Pakistani mobile networks will not face any service interruption nor will be block by DIRBS.

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

Any mobile device reflecting non-compliant status after 20th October 2018 will block as per Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)/DIRBS regulations.

Any mobile Handsets obtain/purchase/import after 20th October 2018 must obtain PTA Certificate of Compliance (COC) to technical standards. PTA DIRBS Block Felonious Illegal Unregistered Mobile Phones.

4 Categories of Responses You Should Know About!

There are 4 categories of responses that can be receive by a subscriber inquiring about the status of its IMEI(s) as explain below:

• Compliant Devices are PTA type approved and legally imported in Pakistan.
• Valid Devices are such devices where the IMEI of the mobile device is valid (GSMA approve), however, it is not PTA compliant/approve. To facilitate such users, PTA will auto register all such IMEIs which are observe on the mobile network before 20th October 2018 and their status will be compliant.
• Non-Compliant Devices are such devices where IMEI is either not allocate by GSMA or it is duplicate. To facilitate such users, PTA will auto-pair all such IMEIs which are observe on the mobile network with specific SIMs before 20th October 2018. After this date, those users will be able to use these IMEIs with pair-SIMs- In order to auto pair all the IMEIs relate to this mobile device, users are advise to do any revenue generating activity from their SIM(s), i.e. make any call, send an SMS or use mobile Internet from their SIM(s) before 20th October 2018.
• Blocked Devices indicate that your IMEI is blocked as this IMEI has report stolen earlier.

It is direct that mobile device users should verify their IMEI. PTA DIRBS Block Felonious Illegal Unregistered Mobile Phones.

For this user must send SMS to 8484 before buying/obtaining any Handsets.

Therefore, it is advise to buy only PTA compliant/approve mobile devices. PTA DIRBS Block Felonious Illegal Unregistered Mobile Phones.

For further details: visit PTA Website https://www.pta.gov.pk

Source: Mehran Post

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

QMobile PTA 1st Telecom Industry Cricket Cup 2017 to Begin From 24th September

QMobile PTA 1st Telecom Industry Cricket Cup 2017 Update: QMobile Telecom Cup to Kick Off on September 24 2017. QMobile is all set to launch the QMobile PTA 1st Telecom Industry Cricket Cup 2017 in association with PTA & SportsFever360.

QMobile, the mobile phone brand, the supporter of Cricket and other sports at the international level for the country bringing the QMobile PTA 1st Telecom Industry Cricket Cup 2017 in Pakistan Starting from 24th September 2017 in Islamabad.

QMobile is following the theme of relaxation of the employees as in this world of tougher corporate routines, where the routines are becoming more tougher, employees should not miss the sports related incentives so that they could show case their athletic skills to relax.

Read: QMobile Feature Phone Q3310 Launched

For the relaxation of the employees, QMobile has collaborated with PTA & Sportsfever360 and decided to initiate a concept for the industry-based sports.

One avenue to encourage corporate teams to take time out of their busy schedule and discover their hidden sportsmanship, has been announced today. Pakistan’s first QMobile PTA 1st Telecom Industry Cricket Cup 2017, powered by Q Mobile, will play host to teams from the country’s Telecom industry which includes all telecom companies such as Telenor , Mobilink , ZONG , PTCL , UFONE , Witribe , Vetracom ,Nayatel. PTA & a few others have already been requested to send their teams as well.

Read: PTA Online Complaint Management Service for Telecom Subscribers

The QMobile PTA 1st Telecom Industry Cricket Cup 2017 will be played on League basis at different grounds in Islamabad / Rawalpindi. The opening ceremony of QMobile Telecom Cup will on 23rd September 2017.

Tribute to Misbah Ul Haq

QMobile is not only working actively to promote sports in Pakistan but has a very keen interest in highlighting our legends in international Sports as well.

To begin this initiative QMobile is offering its tribute to Pakistan’s legendary Test Skipper Misbah ul Haq on 23rd September ,2017 in an event in Islamabad.

This event has been sponsored by Q Mobile in partnership with PTA and Islamabad United. and in collaboration with industry leaders such as Hypernym, PathFinder Group, KEENU, HYFENTER and others.

SportsFever360 is a managing partner for this event. PTV Sports is a broadcasting partner while, FM91 Pakistan is a Radio Media Partner.

Source: Mehran Post