PTCRB
Encyclopedia
The PTCRB was established in 1997 as the certification forum by 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).
The purpose of the PTCRB is to provide the framework within which Cellular GERAN (GSM), UTRA (UMTS) and E-UTRA (LTE
) mobile devices and modules obtain Type Certification for usage on PTCRB Operator networks.
PTCRB operates a certification program for devices operating in the 850, 1900 MHz bands for GERAN technologies, FDD Bands II, IV ,V for UTRA technologies and eFDD Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 24 and 25 for E-UTRA technologies.
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.
The CTIA has been assigned as the administrator for the PTCRB Certification process and is also responsible for the administration of PTCRB issued IMEI’s.
Some Mobile Network Operators
may require further certification before a device is allowed to be placed on a network and it is recommended that advice be sought to ensure any additional requirements are met.
Meeting #65 was held in San Diego, CA on September 12th – 15th, 2011.
Meeting #66 is due to be held in Baltimore, MD on December 5th – 8th, 2011 further information for attending can be found on the PTCRB website.
The listings below include Full PTCRB accredited laboratories (in alpha/numerical order) with Global networks of laboratories which conduct testing to the requirements of the PTCRB.
Personal Communications Service
At the most basic level Personal Communications Service or PCS describes a set of wireless communications capabilities that allows some combination of terminal mobility, personal mobility, and service profile management...
Type Certification Review Board (then named after the GSM1900 MHz band in North America).
The purpose of the PTCRB is to provide the framework within which Cellular GERAN (GSM), UTRA (UMTS) and E-UTRA (LTE
3GPP Long Term Evolution
3GPP Long Term Evolution, usually referred to as LTE, is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals. It is based on the GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA network technologies, increasing the capacity and speed using new modulation techniques...
) mobile devices and modules obtain Type Certification for usage on PTCRB Operator networks.
PTCRB operates a certification program for devices operating in the 850, 1900 MHz bands for GERAN technologies, FDD Bands II, IV ,V for UTRA technologies and eFDD Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 24 and 25 for E-UTRA technologies.
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.
The CTIA has been assigned as the administrator for the PTCRB Certification process and is also responsible for the administration of PTCRB issued IMEI’s.
Some Mobile Network Operators
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may require further certification before a device is allowed to be placed on a network and it is recommended that advice be sought to ensure any additional requirements are met.
PTCRB Meetings
Meeting #64 sponsored by 7Layers was held in Laguna Beach, CA on June 20th – 23rd, 2011.Meeting #65 was held in San Diego, CA on September 12th – 15th, 2011.
Meeting #66 is due to be held in Baltimore, MD on December 5th – 8th, 2011 further information for attending can be found on the PTCRB website.
See also
- CTIA - The Wireless Association
- Federal Communications CommissionFederal Communications CommissionThe Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
- Global Certification ForumGlobal Certification ForumThe Global Certification Forum, known as GCF, is an active partnership between mobile network operators, mobile device manufacturers and the test industry...
- IMEI
External links
- PTCRB: http://www.ptcrb.com official website for the PTCRB. Membership application required to view information
The listings below include Full PTCRB accredited laboratories (in alpha/numerical order) with Global networks of laboratories which conduct testing to the requirements of the PTCRB.
- 7 layers Group http://www.7layers.com a group with PTCRB certified test laboratories in Germany, North America, Korea, Japan and China.
- AT4 wireless http://www.at4wireless.com a group with PTCRB certified test laboratories in Spain, North America and Taiwan.
- CETECOM Group http://www.cetecom.de a group with PTCRB certified test laboratories in Germany, North America, Korea and China.
- RFI Global Services http://www.rfi-global.com a group with PTCRB certified test laboratories in United Kingdom and China.
- SGS Wireless http://www.sgs.com a group with PTCRB certified test laboratories in Taiwan and Korea.