Documents under review

All Communications Alliance published documents (Code/Guideline/Standard) are reviewed from time to time.

Review aims

To identify:

  • any existing issues with the document;
  • whether any process improvement is required, from operational experience in dealing with the document;
  • any gaps in the document;
  • clarifications that improve requirements;
  • whether the document is meeting the needs of industry and the community satisfactorily; and
  • expected impact of technology changes.

The document review will focus on its obligations and what it delivers, rather than compliance with the document, noting that it operates in the current legislative framework.

Review process

The Communications Alliance Document Maintenance Policy and Process defines the policy on the review of Communications Alliance documents.
All comments received will be considered by representatives of stakeholders to prepare a specific recommendation and reasons to revise, reconfirm or withdraw the published document.

Outcomes of the review

The outcome of the review of a document will be a decision to revise, amend (in the case of Standards), reconfirm or withdraw the published document.

Note that a review will not necessarily lead to the document being changed with a new version being published.

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You can use the Submit Comments form to submit your comments via email or go to the Contact Us webpage to obtain other contact methods such as by post or fax.

All submissions received will be made publically available on the Communications Alliance website unless the submitter requests otherwise.

Documents under review – open for comment

Documents under review – comment period expired

The comment period has expired for the documents under review listed below.

 

Requirements for Customer Equipment, operating in the voiceband, for connection to the non-switched Telecommunications Network

AS/ACIF S006:2008 (.pdf 240 KB)

This Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for Customer Equipment that is designed or intended for connection to a non-switched Telecommunications Network, for operation in the voice frequency band and does not have a DC or out-of-band signalling capability or DC power feed.

COMMENT PERIOD CLOSED AT 5.00 P.M. (AEST) ON TUESDAY 7 MAY 2013

All submissions received will be made publically available on the Communications Alliance website unless the submitter requests otherwise.

Submissions were received from:

ACMA
Cisco Systems
Comtest Laboratories
IBM
Optus
Stanimore
Telstra
Trillium Technology

 

Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to a metallic local loop interface of a Telecommunications Network— Part 2: Broadband

AS/ACIF S043.2:2008 (.pdf 432 KB)

AS/ACIF S043 specifies the requirements and test methods for Customer Equipment that is designed or intended for connection to a Telecommunications Network via a Metallic Local Loop (MLL) interface. Part 2 of AS/ACIF S043 specifically provides the requirements and test methods for Customer Equipment with a broadband capability.

COMMENT PERIOD CLOSED AT 5.00 P.M. (AEST) ON TUESDAY 7 MAY 2013

All submissions received will be made publically available on the Communications Alliance website unless the submitter requests otherwise.

Submissions were received from:

ACMA
Cisco Systems
Comtest Laboratories
IBM
Optus
Stanimore
Telstra
Trillium Technology

 

Requirements for Customer Equipment for connection to a metallic local loop interface of a Telecommunications Network— Part 3: DC, low frequency AC and voiceband

AS/ACIF S043.3:2008 (.pdf 316 KB)

AS/ACIF S043 specifies the requirements and test methods for Customer Equipment that is designed or intended for connection to a Telecommunications Network via a Metallic Local Loop (MLL) interface. Part 3 of AS/ACIF S043 specifically provides the requirements for Customer Equipment with capabilities such as DC power feeding/signalling or operation in the low frequency AC band, the voice frequency band or above the voice frequency band up to 20 kHz.

COMMENT PERIOD CLOSED AT 5.00 P.M. (AEST) ON TUESDAY 7 MAY 2013

All submissions received will be made publically available on the Communications Alliance website unless the submitter requests otherwise.

Submissions were received from:

ACMA
Cisco Systems
Comtest Laboratories
IBM
Optus
Stanimore
Telstra
Trillium Technology

Review of the Calling Number Display Code

ACIF C522:2007 (.pdf 330 KB)

The Code deals with Calling Number Display (CND) and Calling Line Identification (CLI). It covers the manner in which CND enabling or blocking is to be offered to customers by suppliers; options which customers have in relation to enabling or blocking CND; charges which may apply in relation to enabling or blocking the display of CND to the called party; and measures to be undertaken by suppliers to ensure that the public is aware of CLI and CND privacy implications.

COMMENT PERIOD CLOSED AT 5.00 P.M. (AEST) ON TUESDAY 7 MAY 2013

All submissions received will be made publically available on the Communications Alliance website unless the submitter requests otherwise.

Submissions were received from:

MNP Ongoing Test Plan for Voice, Fax & Data Services Numbers Guideline

G604:2002 (282 KB)

The Guideline defines the ongoing MNP specific testing recommended to be performed by new Prime Service Deliverers (PSDs) and Mobile Carriers.

COMMENT PERIOD CLOSED AT 5.00 P.M. (AEDT) ON FRIDAY 15 MARCH 2013

All submissions received will be made publicly available on the Communications Alliance website unless the submitter requests otherwise.

 

Priority Assistance for Life Threatening Medical Conditions

ACIF C609:2007 (369 KB)

This Code specifies the minimum requirements for the provision of the highest level of service practically available to customers who suffer from a diagnosed life threatening medical condition. It includes principles and processes for the connection, fault rectification, reliability of residential STS, the provision of interim services and the wholesale arrangements. It also includes notification obligations on carriers and carriage service providers not providing Priority Assistance.

COMMENT PERIOD CLOSED AT 5.00 P.M. (AEDT) ON FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER 2012

All submissions received will be made publically available on the Communications Alliance website unless the submitter requests otherwise.

Submissions were received from:

 

Rights of Use of Premium Rate Service Numbers

ACIF C554:2004 (437 KB)

This Code specifies the minimum requirements for the identification and transfer of the Rights of Use (ROU) holder for Premium Rate Service Numbers. It includes principles and processes designed to provide certainty to all industry participants about who is the ROU Holder for Premium Rate Service Numbers and how ROU may be transferred between industry members.

COMMENT PERIOD CLOSED AT 5.00 P.M. (AEDT) ON FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER 2012

All submissions received will be made publically available on the Communications Alliance website unless the submitter requests otherwise.

Submissions were received from:

Participant Monitoring of Voice Communications Guideline (G516:2004) and
Monitoring of Communications for Network Operation and Maintenance Guideline (G517:2004)

G516:2004 (.pdf, .543 KB) and G517:2004 (.pdf, .543 KB)

Guideline G516:2004 covers both Monitoring of internal communications within organisations and Monitoring of external communications with customers or the general public. Monitoring includes listening to and/or recording a communication.

Guideline G517:2004 covers the Monitoring of Voice Communications for network operation and maintenance. Monitoring includes Listening to and/or Recording a communication.

COMMENT PERIOD CLOSED AT 5.00 P.M. (AEDT) ON FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2012

All submissions received will be made publicly available on the Communications Alliance website unless the submitter requests otherwise.

Submissions were received from:

Requirements for connection to an air interface of a Telecommunications Network—Part 3: GSM Customer Equipment Standard

AS/ACIF S042.3:2005 (.pdf 253 KB)

This Standard specifies the technical conditions and requirements for GSM customer equipment designed or intended for use in connection with a GSM public mobile telecommunications service (PMTS) and is an addressable device.

COMMENT PERIOD CLOSES AT 5.00 P.M. (AEST) ON FRIDAY 24 AUGUST 2012

All submissions received will be made publicly available on the Communications Alliance website unless the submitter requests otherwise.

Submissions were received from: