Part 68 - Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network

The purpose of 47 CFR Part 68 is to protect the network from certain types of harm and prevent interference to subscribers. It is essential to require manufacturers or other responsible parties to provide the information required by Part 68. Part 68 requirements ensure terminal equipment (TE) complies with the criteria for protecting the network. Part 68 also ensures that consumers, providers of telecommunications, the Commission, and others can trace products to the party responsible for ensuring compliance with these criteria. Also, Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers must provide the information in Part 68 to warn their subscribers of impending disconnection of service when subscriber terminal equipment is causing telephone network harm.

The latest form for Part 68 - Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network expires 2029-04-30 and is listed under ICR 202601-3060-009.