The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) offers several convenient short codes to help mobile users manage their services and protect themselves from spam and unsolicited communications. Here’s a list of useful PTA short codes:
Action | Short Code |
---|---|
Block Spamming/Unsolicited Communication | SMS 9000 |
Block Telemarketing Communication | SMS 3627 |
Check 15-digit IMEI Number | DIAL *#06# |
Check Registration Status of Your Mobile Device | SMS 8484 |
Check Mobile Number Portability | SMS 667 |
Check Total Number of Registered SIMs on CNIC | SMS 668 |
Report Child Abuse Content | DIAL 1121 |
Block Obnoxious/Unknown Communication | DIAL *420# |
Toll-Free PTA Consumer Support Center | 0800-55055 |
For more information, visit PTA’s official website at www.pta.gov.pk.
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA Phone verification Online) also known as “Device Identification, Registration, and Blocking System” (DIRBS) is a mobile phone verification system to check whether your phone is compliant or non-compliant.
PTA Headquarters Islamabad. Member Compliance & Enforcement gave the presentation on DIRBS during the event.