PTA Blocks 826,000 Stolen Phones and 55 Million Fake Ones

PTA Blocks Stolen Phones and Bans 55 Million Counterfeits in Crackdown

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 826,000 stolen mobile devices reported through its Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS). In addition, 55 million fake or replica phones have been identified and blocked, curbing the use of unauthorized and low-quality devices across local networks. This development comes at a time when local smartphone manufacturing […] The post PTA Blocks Stolen Phones and Bans…

PTA Blocks 826,000 Stolen Phones and 55 Million Fake Ones

PTA has made big progress in stopping the use of illegal and fake mobile phones in the country. Using its DIRBS system, the PTA has blocked 826,000 stolen phones and more than 55 million fake or copy handsets from being used on local networks. This step is helping to control illegal phone markets and protect genuine buyers. Since 2019, Pakistan’s mobile phone industry has grown quickly. So far, 136 million mobile phones have been assembled insid…

Local Manufacturing Surges as Pakistan Blocks Millions of Stolen and Fake IMEI Mobile Phones

Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. Pakistan has made remarkable progress in its mobile manufacturing sector over the last six years. According to a latest PTA report, over 136 million mobile handsets have been manufactured or assembled locally since 2019. Of these, 37% are smartphones. The growing local production has played a crucial role in meeting national demand and reducing illegal imports. The report highlights tha…