PCT - what is this mark? What does the PCT on Iphone mean

When we buy any product (whatever it is), as a rule, we rarely look at its marking. This is normal, because everything that interests us is the product itself, its functionality and capabilities.

Even if we buy "iPhone", it takes us a little, what designations can be found on its back cover - we immediately turn on the device, go to the menu, launch applications and so on.

In today's article is told about a single marking mark, which is very important for any buyer. This is now about the PCT sign. What is it and why does the manufacturer put it on the devices - about this further.

Certification procedure

Let's start with general information about why you need certification of goods, what it means. This is a mandatory procedure, which is carried out to confirm the quality of the products. With her, you can certainly say that a particular product belongs to a certain class of quality in the event that it was certified.

This phase is mandatory in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation. For example, such a category of goods, as equipment, is subject to certification. Of course, this also applies to the "iPhone" - they too must undergo such a procedure in the event that they are sold legally. And on each of the products that passed it successfully, a symbol is placed that corresponds to this PCT phone. What this means, read on.

Certification of electronics

The procedure is carried out by a state agency authorized by law. It is called RosTest. This is the abbreviation and contains the icon that is applied to your iPhone. The PCT (which means you already know) testifies to the possibility of using the model on the domestic market. Thus, experts ensure that the phone is safe, appropriately adapted and configured for our conditions. In addition, an iPhone with such a symbol will last longer, and this is again guaranteed by RosTest.

What does this sign mean on the iPhone?

The meaning of the emblem, which we describe in the article, you know. It indicates the passing of the certification device. But you also need to understand that there are a number of other things that affect the phone with and without a sign.

For example, the price. The cost of certified products will be 20-35 percent higher than a simple device imported illegally. This is because the procedure itself costs money and takes time. Consequently, these and other costs distributor (stores) shifts to the buyer. He pays for the PCT symbol. That this right of choice (pay more and be confident or economize but take risks) is understandable to everyone. Products that are certified will be accurately adjusted to work in our market, have high quality and function in the networks of mobile operators in the Russian Federation. For this we pay more. Of course, with phones without PCT (what kind of models, it does not matter), nobody can guarantee this.

Differences between devices

In practice, you can identify several signals, which will make it clear whether the phone has passed certification or not. The first, of course, symbol. The second is the keyboard. Devices imported "gray" way, were officially released to another country. This means that they do not always have a keyboard with Cyrillic. The third is the domestic networks. It is necessary to understand what the PCT means, that this is a test of compliance. Since the same "iPhone" can be blocked, for example, for work in the network operator AT & T, operating in the US, it is clear that in Russia with his help it will not work. RosTest checks and gives a guarantee that everything will work properly.

Finally, the fourth is a guarantee, of which we have started talking. Without the symbol "PCT", "iPhone" (which this model does not matter) will not be accepted for free warranty repair by Apple's official service centers in Russia. Unlike, of course, from certified equipment. By the way, such measures are taken by the manufacturer company to combat the illegal circulation of "gray" devices. However, as the owners of "apple" products testify, even with gadgets purchased from unofficial distributors, one can safely apply to the manufacturer's guarantee centers, and in case of refusal to sue the center.

Be careful!

In the framework of this article I would like to mention another important factor that you should know. These are regular cases of fraud of online stores and manipulation of the PCT emblem. What kind of violations, it is not worth thinking about for a long time: everything is simple and simple. Very often, sellers, wanting to fill the price of their goods, imitate a note about the device passed certification. Thus they deceive the buyer, mislead him.

Check whether your smartphone is officially imported to the country, or whether it is "gray" and smuggled in illegally, quite easily. Just visit the Apple website, where there is an IMEI code validation section. By driving into the field the address of your device, it's easy to understand what kind of history your gadget has.

Which is better to buy?

And, of course, as a result, we answer the question of which model should be bought. At first glance, it would seem, one should take certified products at a higher price. This will give confidence in the quality of the phone, provide a guarantee on the model.

On the other hand, overpaying 20-30 percent of the original cost of the phone makes sense for someone and does not. After all, since the product is released by Apple, it will be of high quality in any case, and without Cyrillic can and do (especially if it's about the PCT).

"IPhone" - what is it? Very high quality device. Therefore, without Russian certification, you can do without. As for work in certain networks, you can check it with the help of the device itself. Once you insert the SIM card and start the device, the seller can smell something wrong and start his escape.

Thus, everything, as you understand, depends on the model of the device, the seller and the price at which the transaction takes place. Given this information, the buyer has the right to choose between the two specified data.

Of course, if you take information about the number of "white" and "gray" phones, then in certain situations the volume of illegal sales exceeds the number of legitimate ones. Thus, this shows the ratio of most people to the original certified devices.