Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to a metallic local loop interface of a Telecommunications Network - Part 2: Broadband - AS/ACIF S043.2:2008) 2008

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Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to a metallic local loop interface of a Telecommunications Network — Part 2: Broadband — AS/ACIF S043.2:2008) 2008

as amended

made under subsection 376 (1) of the

Telecommunications Act 1997

This compilation was prepared on 1 February 2013
taking into account amendments up to Technical Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to a metallic local loop interface of a Telecommunications Network — Part 2: Broadband — AS/ACIF S043.2:2008) Amendment 2012 (No. 1)

Prepared by the Australian Communications and Media Authority

 

Contents

 1 Name of Technical Standard 

 2 Commencement 

 3 Definitions 

 4 Objects of Technical Standard 

 5 Application of Technical Standard 

 6 Standard for customer equipment 3

                                 Notes 4

 

 

 

 

 

1 Name of Technical Standard

 (1) This Technical Standard is the Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to a metallic local loop interface of a Telecommunications Network — Part 2: Broadband — AS/ACIF S043.2:2008) 2008.

 (2) This Technical Standard may also be cited as AS/ACIF S043.2–2008.

Note   The alternative citation mentioned in subsection (2) is the name by which this Technical Standard is usually cited by ACMA. The citation of this Technical Standard differs from the citation of the AS/ACIF Standard in that there is a dash before the year in which it was made, rather than a colon.

2 Commencement

  This Technical Standard commences on the day after it is registered.

3 Definitions

  In this Technical Standard:

Act means the Telecommunications Act 1997.

AS/ACIF Standard means the Australian Standard/Australian Communications Industry Forum Standard: Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to a metallic local loop interface of a Telecommunications Network — Part 2: Broadband (AS/ACIF S043.2:2008) published by Communications Alliance Ltd in 2008, and incorporating the amendment made to the standard of that name published by Communications Alliance on 11 October 2012.

broadband capability means the ability of an item of customer equipment to transmit a signal that uses a frequency above 20 kHz.

facility has the same meaning as in subsection 374 (2) of the Act.

metallic local loop means a metallic twisted pair communications wire in a carrier’s telecommunications network that provides connectivity between a customer’s premises and equipment in the telecommunications network.

metallic local loop interface means an interface for an electrical connection to a metallic local loop.

telecommunications network has the same meaning as in subsection 374 (1) of the Act.

Note   The following words and expressions used in this Technical Standard are defined in section 7 of the Act:

 ACMA

 customer equipment

 emergency call service

 standard telephone service.

4 Objects of Technical Standard

  The objects of this Technical Standard are:

 (a) to protect the integrity of a telecommunications network or a facility; and

 (b) to protect the health or safety of persons who:

 (i) operate; or

 (ii) work on; or

 (iii) use services supplied by means of; or

 (iv) are otherwise reasonably likely to be affected by the operation of;

  a telecommunications network or a facility; and

 (c) to ensure that customer equipment can be used to give access to an emergency call service; and

 (d) to ensure, for the purposes of the supply of a standard telephone service, the interoperability of customer equipment with a telecommunications network to which the equipment is, or is proposed to be, connected.

5 Application of Technical Standard

  This Technical Standard applies to customer equipment that:

 (a) is designed or intended for connection to a telecommunications network via a metallic local loop interface; and

 (b) has broadband capability.

6 Standard for customer equipment

  The customer equipment to which this Technical Standard applies must comply with the AS/ACIF Standard.

Notes to the Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to a metallic local loop interface of a Telecommunications Network — Part 2: Broadband — AS/ACIF S043.2:2008) 2008

 

Note 1

The Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to a metallic local loop interface of a Telecommunications Network — Part 2: Broadband — AS/ACIF S043.2:2008) 2008 (in force under subsection 376 (1) of the Telecommunications Act 1997) as shown in this compilation is amended as indicated in the Tables below.

Table of Instruments

Title

Date of notification
in Gazette or FRLI registration

Date of
commencement

Application, saving or
transitional provisions

Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to a metallic local loop interface of a Telecommunications Network — Part 2: Broadband — AS/ACIF S043.2:2008) 2008

 

14 Oct 2008 (See F2008L03763)

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 Oct 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to a metallic local loop interface of a Telecommunications Network — Part 2: Broadband — AS/ACIF S043.2:2008) Amendment 2012 (No. 1)

 

18 Dec 2012(see F2012L02533)

19 Dec 2012

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Table of Amendments

ad. = added or inserted          am. = amended          rep. = repealed         rs. = repealed and substituted

Provision affected

How affected

S. 1...................................................................

   am. 2012 No. 1

S. 3...........................................................

  am. 2012 No. 1

 

Overview

The Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to a metallic local loop interface of a Telecommunications Network — Part 2: Broadband — AS/ACIF S043.2:2008) 2008 was enacted to ensure that customer equipment for broadband connections to telecommunications networks via metallic local loops meets specific safety and interoperability standards. This technical standard was introduced under the Telecommunications Act 1997 to address the need for clear and consistent requirements for customer equipment to protect the integrity of telecommunications networks and the safety of individuals interacting with these networks. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is the enacting body responsible for overseeing the implementation of this technical standard, which seeks to safeguard the health and safety of users and maintain the reliability of telecommunications services. The policy objective is to ensure that customer equipment complies with the specified Australian Standard/Australian Communications Industry Forum Standard (AS/ACIF S043.2:2008) and can interoperate effectively with telecommunications networks.

Scope and Application

The Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to a metallic local loop interface of a Telecommunications Network — Part 2: Broadband — AS/ACIF S043.2:2008) 2008 applies to any customer equipment that is designed or intended for connection to a telecommunications network via a metallic local loop interface and has broadband capability. This encompasses a wide range of entities including telecommunications providers, manufacturers of customer equipment, and consumers. The Standard's geographic and jurisdictional reach is nationwide, applying across Australia under the authority of the Telecommunications Act 1997. The primary objective of this Technical Standard is to ensure the integrity of telecommunications networks, the safety of individuals who interact with these networks, and the interoperability of customer equipment with telecommunications networks, while also ensuring access to emergency call services. The Standard mandates that customer equipment must comply with the Australian Standard/Australian Communications Industry Forum Standard AS/ACIF S043.2:2008. Any amendments to this Standard are made through subordinate instruments, which are subject to the processes outlined in the Act.

Key Provisions

The Telecommunications Technical Standard (Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to a metallic local loop interface of a Telecommunications Network — Part 2: Broadband — AS/ACIF S043.2:2008) 2008, as amended, sets out the requirements for customer equipment designed for connection to a telecommunications network via a metallic local loop interface that has broadband capability (section 6). This technical standard applies specifically to equipment that is intended to connect to a telecommunications network using a metallic local loop interface and has the ability to transmit signals above 20 kHz (section 5). The overarching objectives of this technical standard are to safeguard the integrity of telecommunications networks and facilities, protect the health and safety of individuals who may interact with these networks, ensure the interoperability of customer equipment with telecommunications networks for standard telephone service provision, and guarantee that customer equipment can be used to access emergency call services (section 4). Entities and individuals who design, manufacture, supply, or use customer equipment that meets the criteria outlined in section 5 of this technical standard are required to ensure that their equipment complies with the AS/ACIF Standard (AS/ACIF S043.2:2008). This includes adhering to the technical specifications and performance criteria detailed within the Australian Standard/Australian Communications Industry Forum Standard for customer equipment. The standard ensures that the equipment does not compromise the network's integrity or the safety of individuals, and it must be capable of accessing emergency call services and interoperating with telecommunications networks for standard telephone service. Failure to comply with the requirements of this technical standard may result in various legal consequences. Although the technical standard itself does not explicitly detail specific offences or penalties, non-compliance with the Telecommunications Act 1997 or related regulations could lead to enforcement actions by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Such actions might include the issuance of infringement notices, which can result in fines, or more severe penalties if the non-compliance is deemed significant or repeated. Additionally, in cases where the non-compliance affects the safety and reliability of telecommunications services, it could potentially lead to civil liabilities or criminal charges under broader telecommunications legislation. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as the provisions of the primary Act and any related regulations or guidelines.

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