In today’s world, almost everyone owns a mobile phone. But in Pakistan, there are rules about which phones you can use. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) approves certain mobile phones, and only those approved phones will work with your SIM card. So, it’s essential to check if your phone is PTA approved.
In this article, we’ll show you how to do that step-by-step. By following these instructions, you can ensure your phone is PTA approved and avoid any issues with your mobile service in Pakistan.
How to Check Whether Phone is PTA Approved?
If you want to buy a mobile and you don’t know whether that mobile is PTA approved or not then in this guide we will tell you how you can know about your mobile that is approved from PTA or not.
PTA-approved mobile means that you have paid the tax according to the cost of your mobile to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority after which you are eligible to operate the mobile in Pakistan.
Now let’s talk about how you can check your mobile whether your mobile is approved by PTA or not. Here I will tell you different methods.
How to Check PTA-Approved Mobile Online 2024
Go to the PTA Official Website and enter your mobile IMEI number which you can get after dialing this code *#06# After that, you can see the result of whether your device is PTA approved by PTA or not.
How to Check IMEI PTA Approved: By SMS
In this method, I will tell you how you can check the verification of your mobile with the help of SMS, for this, you will need the respective IMEI number of that phone. Then type this IMEI number in SMS and send it to 8484 after that you will receive a message from PTA. Is it approved or not?
How to Check Mobile PTA Approved or Not
Alternatively, you can check by installing Android and iOS applications released by PTA on your mobile phone. After installing the application, enter your phone’s IMEI number inside the application. After a few seconds, you will get the result of whether the phone is approved or not.
Apart from this, if you buy a mobile phone from a local mobile phone shop while living in Pakistan, then you must see the PTA sticker on the box of that mobile phone. Approved.
How Long Can I Use a non-PTA-Approved Phone?
You cannot use SIM in phones which are not approved by PTA in Pakistan. But PTA gives up to 60 days time. That means you can use the single sim in your mobile phone for 60 days and if your mobile phone is a dual sim then you can use the sim in your mobile phone for 120 days without paying tax to PTA. After 120 days your SIM will be disabled.
Is PTA Tax Removed in Pakistan in 2024?
No, it is not at all Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has not abolished any tax in Pakistan. In Budget 2024, PTA has changed the tax and reduced the tax on mobile approval and has not removed the tax.
FAQ’s
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Is this phone PTA-approved or not?
You can check I will tell you different methods in this article. Simply type your IMEI number on SMS and send it to 8484 reply SMS tell you your device status PTA or Non-PTA.
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How do I know if my IMEI is PTA or non-PTA?
Go to the PTA website and enter your IMEI number the website tells about whether your IMEI is approved or not.
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What is the code for the PTA check?
*8484# is code for PTA check there are also some other ways in this article to PTA check.
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What is PTA proof?
PTA approved means you have paid the tax to PTA to use SIM in your mobile in Pakistan.
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Can I use SIM without PTA approval?
Yes, you can Use SIM in Non-PTA mobile next 60 days after inserting this SIM in a dual SIM mobile phone you can use SIM for 120 days.
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Does Zong SIM work on non-PTA?
No! After the days given by PTA, no network will work in Non-PTA mobile.
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Does WhatsApp work on non-PTA phones?
Yes, WhatsApp will be working perfectly on Non-PTA.
Conclusion
In Conclusion, I will tell you that I have told you many ways by choosing any of them you can check your mobile phone. And can avoid any deception. As a responsible citizen of Pakistan, it is your duty to use a mobile phone approved by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.
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