QuestionsQuestions (NTC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 07-08-2004)
To enable the NTC to monitor and control the repair, servicing, and maintenance of mobile phone units, parts, and accessories, in the interest of the public.
A person or entity engaged in the repair, servicing, or maintenance of mobile phone units, parts, and accessories.
A permit issued by the Commission authorizing the holder to engage in the repair, servicing, or maintenance of mobile phone units, parts, and accessories.
Any service rendered to alter the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number or code of any mobile phone units.
No person shall engage in the business of an MPSC without first securing the necessary permit from the NTC; if the MPSC has branches, all branches must be covered by separate permits.
The MPSC shall not keep an inventory acquired from unauthorized or illegal sources, including (among others) lost or stolen phones and phones not type-approved/type-accepted by the NTC.
They must apply and secure the required permit within thirty (30) days from effectivity; failure subjects them to closure and appropriate fines until the permit is secured.
They must inform the NTC in writing within thirty (30) days from effectivity that they will engage in mobile phone repair; thereafter, their accreditation permits must include repair, servicing, and maintenance of mobile phones.
No MPSC shall accept requests for unblocking of blocked SIM cards and for the alteration of IMEI by any means.
Authorized MPSCs must comply with the Circular; must not accept units from unauthorized/illegal sources and must secure updated lists of blocked IMEIs monthly; must not possess equipment/software used for IMEI alteration; must not keep inventory from illegal sources; must not advertise/offer mobile repair services without permit/authority to the public; and must display a conspicuous signboard at least 50cm x 100cm indicating business name, type of services, full address, and MPSC permit number.
With the NTC Central Office or Regional Office where the applicant conducts business, with the required documents complying with NTC requirements.
A certified copy of SEC/DTI registration and Articles of Incorporation or DTI registration, plus LGU business permit authorizing mobile phone repair; employment certificate of at least one qualified electronics technician with formal training in mobile phone repair; and a list of service/test equipment and measuring instruments (e.g., VOM/digital multimeter and other related tools).
Filing Fee: PHP 180.00; Permit Fee: PHP 1,200.00/year; Inspection Fee: PHP 720.00/year.
It is valid for one (1) year and renewable upon presentation of proof of continued compliance with the requirements mentioned in the Circular.
Operating without permit: PHP 5,000.00; unauthorized servicing of mobile phones: PHP 5,000.00/unit; and violations or other acts mentioned in Sections 4 and 5: PHP 5,000.00/unit.
The NTC may issue a Show Cause order within fifteen (15) days from receipt of the order, requiring the respondent to explain why operation/permit should not be suspended, cancelled, or revoked and to appear and produce evidence. Pending hearing, the NTC may issue a Cease and Desist order as circumstances warrant, and may immediately suspend unauthorized operation/permits when necessary to protect public interest.
Fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation, and three (3) certified true copies must be furnished to the UP Law Center.