PTA Tightens Rules for Telecom Equipment Imports and Deployment

For context, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has created a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) mandatory for telecommunication equipment before it can be imported, deployed, or put into operational apply in Pakistan.

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• As well as other applicable technical specifications, these standards cover areas including Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Radio Frequency (RF), health and safety.
• According to a PTA press release issued Tuesday, the regulations apply to all PTA licensees, manufacturers and importers of telecommunication equipment.
• Under the new framework, telecom equipment must comply with prescribed technical standards before it can be applied.

In practice, the requirement applies to telecom equipment manufactured locally, imported into the country or deployed throughout telecom networks. It has been introduced under the Telecommunication Equipment Standards Regulations.

According to a PTA press release issued Tuesday, the regulations apply to all PTA licensees, manufacturers and importers of telecommunication equipment. The federal administration approved the regulations under Section 28 of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996. PTA To Obtain Real Time Cyber Threat Monitoring Platform. Technical Standards for Telecom Equipment.

PTA remarked a CoC issued by the authority will be required before equipment can be imported, deployed or placed into operational apply.

Meanwhile, the authority remarked the regulations were developed after consultations with importers, telecom licensees, manufacturers, vendors and other industry representatives.

PTA remarked the regulatory framework is intended to ensure global compatibility and interoperability of telecom equipment. It additionally seeks to improve service standards while supporting local manufacturing and economic expansion. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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