1. Stephen R Whitesell TR-41 Chair VTech Communications
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TIA and TR-41 Overview
Stephen R Whitesell TR-41 Chair VTech Communications

2. TIA
Telecommunications
Industry
Association

3. TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is the leading trade organization serving the communications and IT industry, with proven strengths in standards development, domestic and international public policy, and trade shows. Through its worldwide activities, TIA facilitates business development opportunities and a competitive market environment. The association provides a forum for its member companies, the manufacturers and suppliers of products and services used in global communications. TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute to develop American National Standards used in the industry. TIA represents the communications sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA).

4. TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is the leading trade organization serving the communications and IT industry, with proven strengths in standards development, domestic and international public policy, and trade shows. Through its worldwide activities, TIA facilitates business development opportunities and a competitive market environment. The association provides a forum for its member companies, the manufacturers and suppliers of products and services used in global communications. TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute to develop American National Standards used in the industry. TIA represents the communications sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA).

5. TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is the leading trade organization serving the communications and IT industry, with proven strengths in standards development, domestic and international public policy, and trade shows. Through its worldwide activities, TIA facilitates business development opportunities and a competitive market environment. The association provides a forum for its member companies, the manufacturers and suppliers of products and services used in global communications. TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute to develop American National Standards used in the industry. TIA represents the communications sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA).

6. TIA
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is the leading trade organization serving the communications and IT industry, with proven strengths in standards development, domestic and international public policy, and trade shows. Through its worldwide activities, TIA facilitates business development opportunities and a competitive market environment. The association provides a forum for its member companies, the manufacturers and suppliers of products and services used in global communications. TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute to develop American National Standards used in the industry. TIA represents the communications sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA).

7. TIA Structure Departments (Staff) Divisions (Volunteers)
Standards and Technology
External Affairs and Global Policy
Others
Divisions (Volunteers)
User Premises Equipment
Wireless Communications
Fiber Optics

8. TIA Structure Standing Committees Engineering Committees Technical
Public Policy
Others
Engineering Committees
FO-4, Fiber Optics
TR-30, Multi-Media Access, Protocols, and Interfaces
TR-41, User Premises Telecommunications Requirements
TR-45, Mobile & Personal Communications

9. TIA Standards Development
Complies with ANSI Due Process Requirements
Open to All Materially Affected Parties
Balance of Interests
Fair and Equitable Consideration of Views
Written Procedures
Right to Appeal
Types of Documents
ANSI/TIA Standards
TIA Only Standards
Telecommunications Systems Bulletins (TSBs)

10. TR-41
User Premises
Telecommunications
Requirements

11. TR-41 Scope
Addresses voluntary standards for telecommunications terminal equipment and systems, specifically those used for voice service, integrated voice and data service, and Internet Protocol (IP) applications. The work involves developing performance and interface criteria for equipment, systems and private networks, as well as the information necessary to ensure their proper interworking with each other, with public networks, with IP telephony infrastructures, and with carrier-provided private-line services. It also includes providing input on product safety issues, identifying environmental considerations for user premises equipment, and addressing the administrative aspects of product approval processes. In addition, TR-41 develops criteria for preventing harm to the telephone network that become mandatory when adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA).

12. TR-41 Scope
Addresses voluntary standards for telecommunications terminal equipment and systems, specifically those used for voice service, integrated voice and data service, and Internet Protocol (IP) applications. The work involves developing performance and interface criteria for equipment, systems and private networks, as well as the information necessary to ensure their proper interworking with each other, with public networks, with IP telephony infrastructures, and with carrier-provided private-line services. It also includes providing input on product safety issues, identifying environmental considerations for user premises equipment, and addressing the administrative aspects of product approval processes. In addition, TR-41 develops criteria for preventing harm to the telephone network that become mandatory when adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA).

13. TR-41 Scope
Addresses voluntary standards for telecommunications terminal equipment and systems, specifically those used for voice service, integrated voice and data service, and Internet Protocol (IP) applications. The work involves developing performance and interface criteria for equipment, systems and private networks, as well as the information necessary to ensure their proper interworking with each other, with public networks, with IP telephony infrastructures, and with carrier-provided private-line services. It also includes providing input on product safety issues, identifying environmental considerations for user premises equipment, and addressing the administrative aspects of product approval processes. In addition, TR-41 develops criteria for preventing harm to the telephone network that become mandatory when adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA).

14. TR-41 Scope
Addresses voluntary standards for telecommunications terminal equipment and systems, specifically those used for voice service, integrated voice and data service, and Internet Protocol (IP) applications. The work involves developing performance and interface criteria for equipment, systems and private networks, as well as the information necessary to ensure their proper interworking with each other, with public networks, with IP telephony infrastructures, and with carrier-provided private-line services. It also includes providing input on product safety issues, identifying environmental considerations for user premises equipment, and addressing the administrative aspects of product approval processes. In addition, TR-41 develops criteria for preventing harm to the telephone network that become mandatory when adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA).

15. TR-41 Structure TR-41.1 - Telephony Aspects of MLTS and VoIP Equipment
TR-41.3 – Analog and Digital Wireline Terminals
TR – Network Signaling
TR – Cordless Telephones
TR – Hands Free Telephones
TR – Headsets
TR-41.4 – VoIP Systems: IP Telephony Infrastructure and Endpoints

16. TR-41 Structure TR-41.7 – Environmental and Safety Considerations
TR – Harmonization of International Safety Standards
TR – Environmental Considerations
TR – Overcurrent Protection Devices
TR-41.9 – Technical and Administrative Regulatory Considerations
TR – Rationale and Measurement Guidelines

17. Standards (Partial List)
TIA-464-C – Requirements for PBX Switching Equipment
TIA-470-C – Requirements for Analog Telephones
TIA C – Handset Acoustics
TIA C – Resistance and Impedance
TIA C – Alerter Acoustic Output
TIA C – Cordless Telephone Range Measurement
TIA-571-A – Environmental Considerations
TIA-810-A – Transmission Requirements for Narrowband VoIP and PCM Wireline Telephones

18. Standards (Partial List)
TIA-IS-811 – Performance and Interoperability Requirements for VoIP Feature Telephones
TIA-912 – IP Voice Gateway Transmission Requirements
TIA-920 – Transmission Requirements for Wideband Digital Wireline Telephones
TIA-968-A – Requirements for Connection of Equipment to the Network (FCC Part 68)
TIA-TSB-116 – Voice Quality Recommendations for IP Telephony

19. Future Meeting Schedule
November 8-12, 2004 – San Antonio, TX St Anthony Hotel (Wyndham), 300 East Travis
February 7-11, 2005 – Las Vegas, NV Embassy Suites - Tentative
May 9-13, 2005
August 8-12, 2005
November 7-11, 2005

20. Additional Information
Meeting Notices and Schedules
Agendas and Meeting Reports for Individual Groups
Mission and Scope Statements
Public FTP Access (Meeting Folders and Contributions)
VoIP Standards (Free Download)
Part 68 FAQs and Regulatory Approvals Guide

21. Senior Technical Consultant Standards & Regulatory Matters
Contact Information
Stephen R Whitesell
Chair, TIA TR-41
Senior Technical Consultant
Standards & Regulatory Matters
VTech Communications
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