PTCRB
What is PTCRB?
By obtaining PTCRB Certification on a mobile device, it ensures compliance with cellular network standards within the PTCRB Operators’ networks. Consequently, PTCRB Operators may block devices from their network, if they are not PTCRB certified.
What PTCRB stands for?
The PTCRB was established in 1997 as the certification forum by select North American cellular operators. Now a pseudo-acronym, it no longer stands for its original meaning of the PCS Type Certification Review Board (then named after the GSM1900 MHz band in North America).
Is PTCRB mandatory?
By obtaining PTCRB Certification on a mobile device, it ensures compliance with cellular network standards within the PTCRB Operators’ networks. Consequently, PTCRB Operators may block devices from their network, if they are not PTCRB certified.
What products need PTCRB?
PTCRB is the certification of wireless devices, including Smartphones, feature phones, tablets, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, notebook computers and modules.
What standards PTCRB abide by?
PTCRB certification is based on standards developed by 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) and other standards-developing organizations (SDOs) recognized by the PTCRB. In some cases, PTCRB certification may accommodate North American standards and additional requirements from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) or any other government agency that may have jurisdiction and/or competence in the matter.
How much does PTCRB certification cost?
The amount depends on the type of certification and integrated technologies. It varies from US$ 3,125 up to US$ 12,500.
How to get PTCRB certificate?
PTCRB certification is administered by the CTIA via www.PTCRB.com.