How to Unblock a PTA Blocked Phone
Due to the laws and regulations set by the PTA your phone can sometimes get blocked, but don’t worry, it’s not the end of the world. To unblock a phone blocked by PTA, all you have to do is go through this article and follow the directions.
Why did the PTA block your phone?
After a certain period of use, if your mobile phone is not registered with the PTA, your phone may be blocked. Registering your phone is important because it helps the PTA keep track of imported and smuggled devices in Pakistan. In most cases, such phones owned by the owner while traveling abroad are not registered with the PTA and the appropriate tax must be paid to continue using them.
Unlock your blocked PTA phone
Here’s how you can unlock a phone that has been blocked by the PTA authorities:
- Open the PTA official website by following this link.
- In the lower right corner, you’ll see a menu. Select the last option ‘Online Mobile Registration‘ to continue.
- Once you click this option, a new tab will redirect you to where you need to create a new account and sign up for a new user.
- You will be asked to provide details such as your name, phone number, email address, postal address, city, passport number, CNIC, and password.
- Once you have completed all the details on the form, your registration process will be complete.
- You will be emailed an opening link where you can gain access to your account.
- Log in to your created account and register your phone.
- It is important to remember that you can only register one cell phone at no cost per year. For any other phones, you wish to register, you will have to pay tax.
- You will also need to add your IMEI number, which can be found in the phone box.
- Once you submit the form, you will receive a message on your phone giving you the details of your PSID and COC ID number.
- If there is any tax bill you need to pay your device, it will also be notified via SMS.
- To complete the registration of your PTA-restricted phone, you will have to pay taxes to any major Pakistani bank branch such as MCB, ABL, or NBP, etc.
- Once you have paid, you will receive a message indicating that your phone has now been approved by the PTA.
How Much Do You Need to Pay?
Tax calculation depends on the price of the device you are using. Even if you import a used phone from abroad, the tax targeted will be at its current market level.
