As per the 2021 PTA Type Approval regulations, only below devices are exempt from Type Approval in Pakistan: Networking Equipment (Switches, Firewalls, Servers, Storage Devices) Laptops /Desktops/Personal Computer (PC) GPS only devices All other devices, SRDs and terminal equipment with Wifi and Bluetooth technologies are subject to Type Approval. ​ Please contact us at INFO@NANOTECHSOL.COM for a tailored quote for your Type Approval requirements.

The latest Type Approval regulations are enforced by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in March 2021.

Yes, approved devices need to have "Approved by PTA" wording logo along with the Type Approval number on packaging or device. A sample logo is given here :

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No, they are not exempt. Previously they were exempted but as per latest PTA regulations, they need Type Approval. Please see the response to first question above.

As per Pakistan/PTA Type Approval regulations, if hardware of any already PTA approved device is modified/upgraded then that upgraded hardware device requires fresh Type Approval certification by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Please contact us at info@nanotechsol.com for an obligation free assessment of your hardware upgraded devices's PTA approval requirements.

We ensure that a 4-6 week lead-time is fulfilled for all of our Type approval projects. We work closely with the regulatory authorities in Pakistan throughout the certification process. Please feel free to contact us for any of your upcoming Type approval requirements in Pakistan for an obligation free quotation at INFO@NANOTECHSOL.COM.

Not a problem. We will be pleased to help you with these modification requests. Please contact us with the details at INFO@NANOTECHSOL.COM.

Yes. E-labeling is allowed for devices that can only have a display hosted in cloud.

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) does not encourage issuance of specific exemption letters. For everyone’s ease and to keep the import of exempted devices easier into the country, PTA have made a general exemption letter (http://www.pta.gov.pk/assets/media/list_exempted_items_ta_150118.pdf) available publicly which can be used as required.

Yes, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority allows voluntary certifications but delayed lead times are involved for such certifications. Please contact us at INFO@NANOTECHSOL.COM for a tailored quote and guidance on your specific requirements.

Yes, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) requires one compulsory device sample along with the Type approval application. Applications submitted without the sample will not be processed and entertained by PTA.

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will only return the sample if documentary evidence from the manufacturer is provided reflecting manufacturing price to be more than USD $2,000. Devices valuing less than USD $2,000 will not be returned by PTA.

Absolutely. Module level Type Approval is allowed in Pakistan. Please contact us at INFO@NANOTECHSOL.COM for a tailored quote specific to your module Type Approval requirements.