In This Post:
– PTA Device Verification System
– What is an IMEI Number?
– Via SMS
– Via Website
– Via App
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has been striving hard to curb the smuggling of illegal phones in Pakistan and to ensure the use of legal devices on all mobile networks. For this purpose, a Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) was launched in 2019. Through this automated system you can easily get your mobile phones registered and verified with PTA. Similarly, if you are planning to purchase a mobile phone in Pakistan and want to know whether it is stolen or legally registered or not, then take help from PTA’s Device Verification System (DVS). Let us explore the different ways to verify mobile phone without leaving the comforts of your home.
PTA Device Verification System (DVS) in Pakistan
In order to check whether your mobile phone is registered and recognised by PTA, you need to verify your IMEI number through any of the three easy ways suggested by the telecommunication authority. If you are buying a new phone in Pakistan, then don’t forget to first go through the mobile verification system introduced by PTA. If you don’t have a clue about how to verify your phone through PTA Device Verification System, then continue reading the piece.
- PTA Device Verification System Via SMS
- PTA Device Verification System Via Website
- PTA Device Verification System Via Downloading DVS App
Let us discuss these simple ways of device verification system in Pakistan. But first, let’s check out what an IMEI number is and how a mobile phone can be verified through it.
What is an IMEI Number?
The full form of IMEI is International Mobile Equipment Identity. Through this number you can identify your mobile phone as it is unique for every device. IMEI number is a 15 digit long number.
You can easily find out your IMEI number by checking your mobile phone’s box. It is printed on the boxes of your mobile phone devices. There are different ways you can find out your IMEI number. If you are an iPhone user, then check the back of your phone and you will find the IMEI number written there.
On the other hand, the android devices that come with a removable back cover, you can easily find the IMEI underneath the battery of your phone. Once you have the IMEI number, you now need simple steps to verify your mobile phone device.
PTA Device Verification System Via SMS
The PTA’s SMS based verification system involves few simple steps:
- Fetch your IMEI number using the above-mentioned methods
- Once you have the IMEI number, compose a new message in your mobile phone
- Type the IMEI number
- Send it to 8484 – which is the officially approved PTA number to verify your mobile phone device
- Within a few seconds, you will receive the verification whether your phone is compliant with PTA or not
- You will receive a verification message both in English and Urdu
PTA Device Verification System Via Website
If you are looking for ways other than SMS to verify your mobile phone device, then log on to the PTA Device Verification System website. You will find an empty field where you need to fill out the IMEI number. Once you have entered the 15-digit IMEI number, then click on ‘Check’ and you will get the results for your PTA mobile registration then and there.
PTA Device Verification System Via Downloading DVS App
You can also access the PTA Device Verification System via the PTA mobile verification app.
- Download the PTA Device Verification System
- The app is available for free at all the leading app stores
- Go to the device verification system of your app
- Enter your 15 digit IMEI number
- You can also scan the IMEI number using the mobile phone app
So, these were the simple steps to verify your mobile phone in Pakistan. Check out our extensive guide on how to check your IMEI number. We have also covered in detail about the PTA mobile registration system in Pakistan. You might also be interested in looking at our detailed blogs on topics like how to import a smartphone in Pakistan and PTA guidelines to block a stolen smartphone. Don’t forget to write to us at blog@zameen.com and we will surely get back to you. Subscribe to the Zameen Newsletter appearing on the right hand side of the page. Stay tuned to the best real estate blog in Pakistan for regular updates.
