| PTCRB logo | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1997 |
| Purpose/focus | Certification of Wireless Devices |
| Membership | By Application |
| Chairman | Glen Scales |
| Website | [1] |
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 #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.
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.