Terminal Approval Date
Provide the date the terminal equipment was approved for this specific filing (date of TCB Certificate or SDoC Statement).
Manufacturers Code
Provide manufacturer’s previously assigned FCC ID code(s), if known; otherwise leave blank.
Product Identifier
Provide the responsible party’s unique terminal identifier. Refer to TIA/EIA Telecommunications Systems Bulletin (“TSB”) -168, Telecommunications -Telephone Terminal Equipment -Labeling Requirements. Example: US: AAAEQ##TXXX, where XXX is the product identifier. The Responsible Party shall define this 1 to 9 character alphanumeric identifier.
Parties submitting data for products that will retain an existing FCC Registration number (Modification, or Notice of Change), enter the FCC assigned 5-digit number. Example: AAABBB-NNNNN-XX-Y, where NNNNN is the assigned number.
Equipment Code:
Refer to TIA/EIA TSB-168, Telecommunications -Telephone Terminal Equipment -Labeling Requirements for a complete list of codes. Only one code may be specified. Select the code that best matches your product. If your equipment is currently approved, include the equipment code already assigned to your equipment.
Network Address Signal Code
Show the network address signaling code. This is required for all applications. Indicate the type of network address signaling by one of the following code letters:
- T – If the device performs dual-tone multi-frequency (“DTMF”) signaling.
- R – If the device performs rotary (pulse) signaling.
- E – If the device performs either DTMF or pulse signaling (selectable).
- N – If the device does no signaling.
Country of Origin
Indicate the country of manufacture. Required for all filings submitted prior to the establishment of ACTA. For filings that use the new ACTA labeling format this filed is optional.
AC Ringer Equivalence Number
The format to be used to enter the AC REN is ##T. The “##” symbols represent the REN. The “T” represents the ringer type associated with the Ringer Equivalence Number.
In the case of a “Z” ringer, ZZ shall be used for the REN. In the case of a “N” ringer, NA shall be used for the REN. A “N” ringer is for approved equipment without a network interface and equipment not connecting to circuits with analog ringing supplied. DO NOT ENTER THE DECIMAL POINT.
Examples of a valid REN format for ACTA Online Filing (AOF) are: “10A”, “01B”, “NAN”, “ZZZ”. Refer to TIA/EIA TSB-168, Telecommunications – Telephone Terminal Equipment – Labeling Requirements.
USOC Jacks
List type(s) of jack(s) required at the network interface. Use N/A for adjuncts that do not make direct connection to the network. Use “hardwired” for meter readers and alarm dialers, if applicable (some alarm dialers preferentially use the type RJ31X jack because of its call preemption feature.) Refer to ATIS Technical Report No. 5.
Service Order Code (“SOC”)
A partial list of the most commonly used codes is provided below:
Analog Services
SOC Description- 9.0F Full protection to the network from systems using live voice. Only approved terminal equipment can be connected to station ports.
- 9.0N Unprotected systems. Requires use of certified protective couplers or filing of affidavits with the telco. See §68.215(d) and (e)
- 9.0Y Provides full Part 68 protection. Provides signal limiting for ALL signal sources (not just from Music On Hold (“MOH”).
- 7.0Y Provides total protection to the network for connection of private communication systems.
- 7.0Z Host system port provides partial protection to the network for connection of private communication systems. Requires filing of signal power affidavit with telco.
Digital Services
SOC Description- 6.0Y Provides total protection, including billing protection and encoded analog content.
- 6.0F Combinations of equipment provide full protection to digital service. Billing protection and encoded analog protection are provided either by including auxiliary equipment within the certification envelope or by use of a separately certified device.
- 6.0N Does not provide billing and encoded analog protection. Uses either an integrated or external Channel Service Unit (“CSU”). Affidavit to telco is required.
- 6.0P Provides billing and encoded analog protection (similar to 6.0F) but requires separate CSU.
Facility Interface Codes (“FIC”)
The FIC identifies the type of interface that the terminal equipment requires for compatible interconnection with wireline carrier facilities. A partial list of the more commonly used FIC codes is provided in the table below.
Many FIC codes use the Network Channel Interface (NCI) Code structure described in ANSI T1.223-1997, American National Standard for Telecommunications – Information Interchange – Structure and representation of Network Channel (NC) and Network Channel Interface (NCI) Codes for the North American Telecommunications System [1]. Additional NCI codes and their definitions may be found in ATIS Technical Report #5. A full list may be found in the NC/NCITM Decoder [2], a computer-based application developed by Telcordia Technologies (as Maintenance Agent per T1.223) and updated quarterly.
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[2] Telcordia Technologies
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Analog Services
| FIC | Description |
|---|---|
| OL13A | 2-wire, Class A, Private Branch Exchange (“PBX”) off-premises station port |
| OL13B | 2-wire, Class B, PBX off-premises station port. |
| OL13C | 2-wire, Class C, PBX off-premises station port. |
| LADC | Local area data channels * |
| METALLIC 2- or 4-wire metallic private line. * | |
| TL11E | E&M Tie Trunk, Lossless, 2W, Type I, originates with ground on E |
| TL11M | E&M Tie Trunk, Lossless, 2W, Type I, originates with battery on M |
| TL12E | E&M Tie Trunk, Lossless, 2W, Type II, originates with ground on E |
| TL12M | E&M Tie Trunk, Lossless, 2W, Type II, originates with battery on M |
| TL31E | E&M Tie Trunk, Lossless, 4W, Type I, originates with ground on E |
| TL31M | E&M Tie Trunk, Lossless, 4W, Type I, originates with battery on M |
| TL32E | E&M Tie Trunk, Lossless, 4W, Type II, originates with ground on E |
| TL32M | E&M Tie Trunk, Lossless, 4W, Type II, originates with battery on M |
| 02AC2 | 2-wire voice transmission with customer-provided ringing 600 ohms* |
| 02GS2 | 2-wire ground-start signaling closed end provided by end user 600 ohms |
| 02LA2 | 2-wire, certified, Class A, PBX off-premises station port 600 ohms |
| 02LB2 | 2-wire, certified, Class B, PBX off-premises station port 600 ohms |
| 02LC2 | 2-wire, certified, Class C, PBX off-premises station port 600 ohms |
| 02LR2 | 2-wire Private Line Automatic Ringdown, ringing from Local Exchange Carrier (“LEC”), 600 ohms* |
| 02LS2 | 2-wire loop-start signaling closed end provided by end user 600 ohms |
| 02NO2 | 4-wire voice transmission with no LEC-provided signaling 600 ohms* |
| 02RV2.0 | 2-wire loop reverse battery signaling, loop closure from customer, reverse battery from LEC, 600 ohms. Used for PBX-E911 trunks. * |
| 02RV2.T 2-wire loop reverse battery signaling, loop closure from customer, reverse battery from LEC, 600 ohms. Used for Direct Inward Dialing (“DID”) ports. | |
| 04AC2 | 4-wire voice transmission with customer-provided ringing 600 ohms* |
| 04GS2 | 4-wire ground-start signaling closed end provided by end user 600 ohms* |
| 04LR2 | 4-wire Private Line Automatic Ringdown, ringing from LEC, 600 ohms* |
| 04LS2 | 4-wire loop-start signaling closed end provided by end user 600 ohms* |
| 04NO2 | 4-wire voice transmission with no LEC-provided signaling 600 ohms. (Applicable to “hoot ‘n holler” circuits.) * |
| 04RV2.T | 2-wire loop reverse battery signaling, loop closure from customer, reverse battery from LEC, 600 ohms. Used for DID ports. * |
| 06EA2.M | 6-wire Type I E&M signaling – Battery on M lead to originate, 600 ohms. Same as TL31M except with transmit TLP values of -2 to +3 dBm. |
| 08EB2.M | 8-wire Type II E&M signaling – Battery on M lead to originate, 600 ohms. Same as TL31M except has expanded receive TLP values of 0 to -8 dBm. |
Digital Services
| FIC | Description |
|---|---|
| FIC Description 02DU5.56B | 2-wire Switched 56 kbps Type III Public Switched Data Service (“PSDS”), 135 ohms. |
| 02DU7.56B | 2-wire Switched 56 kbps Type II PSDS, 124 ohms. |
| 02IS5 | 2-wire Basic Rate Integrated Services Digital Network (“ISDN”), 135 ohms. |
| 04DU5.19 | 4-wire 19.2 kbps digital interface, 135 ohms. |
| 04DU5.19S | 4-wire 19.2 kbps digital interface with secondary channel, 135 ohms. |
| 04DU5.24 | 4-wire 2.4 kbps digital interface, 135 ohms. |
| 04DU5.24S | 4-wire 2.4 kbps digital interface with secondary channel, 135 ohms. |
| 04DU5.38 | 4-wire 38.4 kbps digital interface, 135 ohms. |
| 04DU5.38S | 4-wire 38.4 kbps digital interface with secondary channel, 135 ohms. |
| 04DU5.48 | 4-wire 4.8 kbps digital interface, 135 ohms. |
| 04DU5.48S | 4-wire 4.8 kbps digital interface with secondary channel, 135 ohms. |
| 04DU5.56 | 4-wire 56 kbps digital interface, 135 ohms. |
| 04DU5.56B | 4-wire Switched 56 kbps Type I PSDS, 135 ohms. |
| 04DU5.56S | 4-wire 56 kbps digital interface with secondary channel, 135 ohms. |
| 04DU5.64 | 4-wire 64 kbps digital interface, 135 ohms. |
| 04DU5.96 | 4-wire 9.6 kbps digital interface, 135 ohms. |
| 04DU5.96S | 4-wire 9.6 kbps digital interface with secondary channel, 135 ohms. |
| 04DU9.BN | 4-wire 1.544 Mbps (DS1) with Super Frame (“SF”), Alternate Mark Inversion (“AMI”), no line power, 100 ohms. |
| 04DU9.DN | 4-wire 1.544 Mbps (DS1) with SF, Bipolar with eight-zero substitution (“B8ZS”), no line power, 100 ohms. |
| 04DU9.1KN | 4-wire 1.544 Mbps (DS1) with Extended Super Frame (“ESF”), AMI, no line power, 100 ohms. |
| 04DU9.1KN | 4-wire 1.544 Mbps (DS1) with Extended Super Frame (“ESF”), AMI, no line power, 100 ohms. |
| 04DU9.1SN | 4-wire 1.544 Mbps (DS1) with ESF, Bipolar with Eight-Zero Substitution (“B8ZS”), no line power, 100 ohms. * |
Analog Services: * These services are subject to local availability.
Digital Services: * May be used for Primary Rate ISDN.
Answer Supervision Codes
A partial list of the most commonly used codes is provided below.
- AS.2 – System ports that provide answer supervision (for system types such as CD, KF, MF, PF, VM, etc.)
- AS.3 – Terminal equipment or combinations of terminal equipment that provides answered supervision.
Hearing Aid Compatible (“HAC”)
Telephones (corded and cordless) imported into (or manufactured in) the U.S., unless otherwise exempt, must be HAC (magnetic flux strength, §68.316). Marking of devices with the letters HAC prominently displayed is required for all HAC telephones manufactured or imported after April 1997.
Enter Yes, No, or Not Applicable (N/A).
Repetitive Dialing to a Single Number
Many telephones, dialers, and alarm systems have the capability of repeat dialing to a single number. Indicate if the device or system has this feature. In CC Docket No. 81-216, Fourth Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 86-352, the Commission permitted computer-controlled automatic redialing but reserved the right to revisit this decision to ensure network protection, if necessary.
Enter Yes, No, or Not Applicable (N/A).
Manufacturer Port ID
Manufacturer’s part number or model number for circuit pack or card for that specific network port. Example: 2001X
Detailed Equipment Description
Please provide a detailed description of the terminal equipment. Example: “Two-line telephone with built-in answering machine.” For modification filings, provide a brief description of the technical change. Example: “2.4 GHz two line cordless phone with voice recognition”