Type Approval (PTA)

Under the Telecom Act 1996 (section 29), no terminal equipment can be directly or indirectly connected with public switched network unless it has been type approved by PTA.Type approval granted by PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) signifies that particular telecommunication equipment is approved for general sale and is suitable to connect with a specific public telecommunication network.

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Application can be made either by manufacturers or by their authorized distributors and separate application is required for each brand name and model. If model of the equipment changes, the applicant will need to get fresh type approval of that equipment from PTA. If the applicant is not the manufacturer of the equipment, then Authorization letter from the Manufacturer authorizing the applicant for Type Approval/sale and market in Pakistan.

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Local Representation for Type Approval Applications

The applicant may appoint a 3rd party/representative for processing of the type approval application and to represent them at PTA.

 

Samples for Testing

Applicant is required to submit a sample quantity (1) along with the application for type approval to be used for testing and evaluation by the PTA. Furthermore, PTA will return the sample if the applicant will provide the documentary evidence from the manufacture reflecting manufacturing price to be more than USD 3000.

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Type Approval At Module Level

• If approval is required for a module which may be used in more than one product or model, then the applicant is required to submit a testable module with all other conformance reports. No further type approval is required prior module level type approval has been obtained.

 

ISM Band For WLAN, Bluetooth Etc

• Approved ISM band for Wireless equipment operating on non-interferences basis are 2.4-2.5 GHz and from 5.725-5.850 GHz and output power of up to 30dBm.

• Industrial Scientific and Medical (ISM) bands comprising 2.4-2.5 GHz and 5.725-5.875 GHz may be used free of charge by CVAS Data and Local Loop on Non-Interference Basis (NIB) with following restrictions on power limits:

• Commercial/ non-commercial (Public/Private) use for establishing Wi-Fi hot spot. Maximum EIRP of 30 dBm for each of the following bands: Ø Commercial/ non-commercial (Public/Private) use for establishing Wi-Fi hot spot. Maximum EIRP of 30 dBm for each of the following bands: 

• 2.4-2.5 GHz 

• 5.725-5.875 GHz

 

Identity of Terminal Equipment that is type approved by PTA

1. In order to verify that the terminal equipment being sold commercially is a type approved model, the type approval holder will place a verifiable sign (Paper or Electronic embedded within the software) with following details at a minimum on each type approved terminal equipment as follows:         

(a)        Unique Type Approval number issued by PTA and verifiable sign reflecting Approved by PTA.          

1. Manufacturer(s)/ authorized distributor(s)/ importer(s)/dealer(s) shall, specify through a verifiable sign (Paper or Electronic embedded within the software) that the terminal equipment offered by them is "Approved by PTA”.

2.  Type Approval holder using electronic identification sign shall ensure that type approved device equipped with an integrated electronic display screen, or a device without an integrated screen that can only operate in conjunction with a device that has an electronic display screen will show on the electronic display the PTA Identifier that equipment is type approved.

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Product Scope:

1. Vehicle Tracking Devices & Vehicle Security Devices

This will include the vehicle Tracking Device, Vehicle Security Device, Remote Keyless Entry System devices and other such terminal equipment.

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2. Wireless Radio Sets

Wireless Radio Trans/Receiver Sets where two way communications is involved with more than 2 mw output power (paging system, remote control devices, security devices etc.) will required to be type approved.

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3. PABX/IP-PBX

This category contains the PABX/IP – PABX, IP Phone and other such terminal equipment can be added whenever required.

 

4. Mobile Phone Handsets, Tablets, Dongles with SIM Functionality

This category includes Mobile Phone handsets, tablet PC with SIM functionality, dongles etc.

 

5. VoIP terminal equipment (Gateways, Fixed/Wireless Access Points)

This category contains VoIP terminal equipment (Gateways, Fixed/Wireless Access Points) other such terminal equipment can be added whenever required.