PTA Mobile IMEI Check: How to Check if Mobile is PTA Approved Onlineموبائل فون پی ٹی اے تصدیق چیک کرنے کا طریقہ، 8484 ایس ایم ایس اور چوری شدہ فونز کی جانچ
Verify whether any mobile phone is officially PTA Approved, Non-Compliant, or Blocked before purchasing. Check your 15-digit IMEI code via free SMS to 8484, dial *#06#, or access the official PTA DIRBS web verification gateway.
How to Check or Verify: How Do You Check if a Mobile Phone is PTA Approved in Pakistan?
To check if your mobile is PTA approved: Dial *#06# to get your 15-digit IMEI, then send the 15 digits via free SMS to 8484 from any Pakistani SIM card. You will immediately receive a reply confirming if the device is Compliant (Approved), Non-Compliant (Tax Pending), or Blocked.
3 Official Methods for PTA Mobile Registration Online Check
SMS to Shortcode 8484
Send only the 15-digit IMEI to 8484. Works 24/7 on all Pakistani telecom operators without requiring internet connection.
DIRBS Web Portal
Visit dirbs.pta.gov.pk, enter your IMEI, solve the security CAPTCHA, and view full model specifications and compliance status.
PTA DVS Android App
Download the official PTA Device Verification System (DVS) app from Google Play Store to scan barcodes directly from phone retail boxes.
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Frequently Asked Questions (IMEI & PTA Approval Check)
How do I check if my mobile is PTA approved?
To check if your mobile is PTA approved: Dial *#06# on your device keypad to view your 15-digit IMEI number, then send the 15 digits via free SMS to 8484 from any Pakistani SIM card. You will receive an immediate reply confirming whether the phone is Compliant (Approved), Non-Compliant, or Blocked.
How to check PTA approved mobile online through DIRBS website?
Visit the official PTA DIRBS web portal at dirbs.pta.gov.pk, enter your 15-digit IMEI number into the search field, solve the security CAPTCHA, and click Verify. The system will display the exact brand, model, and registration status of the device.
Is the 8484 SMS IMEI check service free of cost?
Yes. Checking your mobile IMEI by sending an SMS to 8484 is 100% free of charge across all mobile networks in Pakistan (Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone).
What does "Device IMEI is Valid (Non-Compliant)" mean?
Non-Compliant means your mobile phone hardware is genuine GSMA standard, but PTA customs duty has not been paid. PTA grants a 60-day grace period from the date of first SIM insertion to pay the tax before the phone is disconnected.
Official Statutory Sources Cited:
PTA Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS): https://dirbs.pta.gov.pk/Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Consumer Support: https://pta.gov.pk/Pakistan Telecom Re-organization Act 1996 (Section 29): https://pakistancode.gov.pk/