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Welcome to the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA)

Welcome to ACTA, the authoritative gateway for the approval and registration of telephone terminal equipment and customer premises equipment (CPE) used with Advanced Communications Services (ACS), including Voice-Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephones, and the traditional Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

Our Mission:

ACTA’s mission is twofold:

1. To adopt technical criteria for terminal equipment to prevent network “harm” (as defined in 47 C.F.R. § 68.3) and for HAC-compliant ACS telephonic CPE, through the act of publishing criteria developed by ANSI-accredited standards development organizations.
2. To establish and maintain database(s) of equipment approved as compliant with these technical criteria.

In fulfilling this mission, we collaborate closely with the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), under the guidance of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to uphold the highest standards in telecommunications connectivity.

What We Do:

• Technical Criteria Adoption: We specialize in adopting and publishing rigorous technical criteria for terminal equipment developed by ANSI-accredited standards development organizations.
• Comprehensive Equipment Registration: Our focus extends to maintaining a detailed registration database for equipment compliant with ACTA’s technical criteria, whether it connects to ACS, VoIP systems, or the PSTN.
• Information and Resource Hub: As a central point for information, we offer invaluable guidance, updates on compliance and standards, and detailed submission procedures for equipment registration.

Explore Our Site:

• Submission Guidelines: Find comprehensive guidelines for submitting equipment for approval, encompassing Telecommunications Certification Body (TCB) Filings and Supplier’s Declarations of Conformity (SDoC).
• Online Filing System: Utilize our user-friendly online filing system for efficient and streamlined submission processes, ensuring your equipment meets all necessary criteria.
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• FAQs: Our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section provides insights and answers to common questions about terminal equipment and network compatibility.
• Resources and Updates: Access essential resources, including technical documents, operating principles, and the latest developments in telecommunications standards.