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DIRBS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Abbreviations used in the FAQs
PTA: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
DIRBS: Device Identification Registration and Blocking System
DRS: Device Registration System
CMS: Complaint Management System
Mobile Device: Any SIM based devices e.g. Dongle, Mobile phone, Smart Watch, Tablet etc.
IMEI: IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity; a unique 15-digit number having Type
Allocation Code (TAC) issued by GSMA (www.gsma.com) to identify SIM based device(s).
GSMA: Global System Mobile Association
OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturing
MSISDN: Mobile Station International Subscribers Directory Number
DVS: Device Verification System
FBR: Federal Board of Revenue
PSID: Payment Slip ID
CoC: Certificate of Compliance issued by PTA up to technical standard.
Important Disclaimer
1.
All consumers are advised to ensure that in case of dual or more IMEIs programmed in their device,
they should verify all the IMEIs status by sending SMS through 8484. PTA carries out an audit exercise
to ensure that IMEI belonging to different models registered against another application are delisted
and blocked as they fall under fraudulent activity. User should ensure programmed IMEIs i.e. physical
and E-SIM IMEIs by dialing *#06# or in case of iPhone, they can see it by going to settings. In case of
mobile device having SIM/IMEI functionality is registered under individual category, it is emphasized
that users obtain copy of custom duty slip for respective devices for the record at the time of purchase.
2.
Consumer are advise in their own interest to verify the IMEIs programmed in the purchased device by
dialing *#06# prior to buying and ensure that it is a registered device within DIRBS. Consumer should
send each IMEI displayed on purchased device via SMS on short code 8484, via DVS apps or visiting PTA
website and ensure IMEIs are registered to avoid any inconvenience at a later stage.
3.
It is advised that if any IMEI status is shown to be registered under “individual” category, record of PSID
and custom duties paid should be obtained from seller to avoid any problem regarding such devices.
4.
Always verify status of a device being purchased/obtained from within Pakistan by confirming IMEI
status shown as PTA Compliant/Registered. Kindly ensure all IMEI's are programmed in the device prior
to the use of it; in case IMEI does not belong to the respective device, it will be subject to blocking and
legal action. Buying/Selling of this mobile device is at your own risk as it is registered under individual
CNIC/Passport. Please check both IMEIs in case of dual/digital sim device.
5.
There can be multiple IMEIs programmed in a device.