SUMMARY

This Recommendation discusses various facsimile measurement methodologies focusing on G3 facsimile as defined by Recommendations T.4, T.6, T.30 and used on PSTN as defined by Recommendations F.180 and F.182. The Recommendation evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of intrusive (test-call based), non-intrusive, mixed-mode and terminal based measurements. Test planning aspects including planning approach, measurement topology, test location points, and some statistical aspects are also discussed.