The smartphones in Pakistan will be blocked after October 20, 2018, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is sending SMS to all mobile users to confirm their smartphones and GSM devices before October 20, 2018. If anyone does not receive SMS, he can still verify himself of his GSM devices.
According to PTA, only confirmed mobile phones and GSM devices will be active after October 20 and all other mobile phones will be blocked. PTA has strongly said that buy and use only approved mobile phones and GSM devices.
There are three ways to verify mobile phones and GSM devices.
According to PTA, only confirmed mobile phones and GSM devices will be active after October 20 and all other mobile phones will be blocked. PTA has strongly said that buy and use only approved mobile phones and GSM devices.
There are three ways to verify mobile phones and GSM devices.
- Via SMS
- Through the application
- Through the website
Dial # 06 # * from your mobile to check your IMEI number.
To verify through a mobile application, download and install the PTA App
Download Official Device Verification System (DVS) - DIRBS Pakistan App
From the Google Play Store link. Enter your IMEI number in the search box of the application and press the submit button. Checking it will tell you whether your mobile is confirmed by PTA or not.
To confirm from the website, open the following link.
3 types of results you will get by SMS or mobile application verification methods. The following descriptions are below.
1-IMEI compliant:
Your mobile is registered and verified with the PTA and GSMA network.
2- Valid IMEI:
Your mobile IMEI code is verified with GSMA but is not verified by PTA. Contact PTA to register the mobile.
3- Invalid IMEI:
Your mobile is not registered and approved with both GSMA and PTA.
If the first realization comes after confirmation. If the IMEI compliant comes, it means your mobile phone is verified with PTA and it will not be blocked after October 20. If the Risks Valid IMEI, you will have to register with your mobile PTA or it will be blocked. If the Risks invalid IMEI comes, it means that you are using fake/compressed mobile. This mobile cannot be verified. This mobile will be blocked after October 20.
