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Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Telecom Equipment Industry: Canada and FCC Update

This document discusses ongoing harmonization efforts in the telecom equipment sector between Canada and the FCC. It covers updates on terminal attachment issues, the initiative by Industry Canada for complete harmonization of technical requirements, and the history of major harmonization efforts. Key differences, such as surge protection and xDSL requirements, are highlighted, along with proposals for achieving full harmonization. Future collaboration, including regulatory cooperation and mutual recognition agreements, will enhance the synchronization of technical and administrative requirements.

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Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Telecom Equipment Industry: Canada and FCC Update

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  1. Mutual Recognition of Technical Requirements for Telecom Equipment Industry Canada / Federal Communications Commission

  2. Topics for Discussion • Update on terminal attachment harmonization issues • Industry Canada initiative for complete harmonization of TE requirements • Ongoing Part 68 and CS-03 harmonization • Future plans

  3. Update on Terminal Attachment Harmonization Issues • Major harmonization effort in mid-1990’s • Differences remained • On-going harmonization: Canada has adopted most of the technical changes made to TIA-968-A • New differences appeared during on-going harmonization (e.g. xDSL)

  4. Industry Canada Initiative for Complete Harmonization of TE Requirements • CS-03, Issue 9 • TIA-968-A and addendums • FCC Part 68 Differences: two major, other minor

  5. Major Differences • Surges – No Type B surge in Canada • xDSL – No network end requirements in USA Complete harmonization could be achieved by changing CS-03 to: • adopt type B surge, remove network end requirements for xDSL equipment and eliminate minor differences

  6. How to maintain TIA-968-A and CS-03 Harmonized • If differences are resolved, TIA-968 could be used as a common source • Process to be put in place to synchronize future changes • Concept presented at TIA TR-41.9 meeting; very well received

  7. Ongoing Part 68 and CS-03 Harmonization • Both FCC Part 68 and CS-03 contain harmonized requirements for handsets: • Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control • In addition, Part 68 contains consumer protection requirements • Total harmonization of Part 68 and CS-03 could be achieved by adopting consumer protection requirements in CS-03 • Ongoing harmonization to be achieved by regulatory cooperation

  8. In the Future … • Increase coordination between ACTA, TIA 41.9 and Industry Canada; and between Industry Canada and the FCC to maintain harmonization • Harmonize notification process of future changes • Harmonize testing labs qualification requirements • Have an mutual recognition agreement with FCC on technical requirements • Recognize administrative requirements where possible (longer term)

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