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Conformity and Interoperability

ICT devices are the gateways to the Digital Society
Conformity to standards guarantees that an ICT equipment implements a technical specification
Interoperability testing measures if two or more products correctly implement the technical specifications necessary to ensure successful integration supporting particular communication protocols

Q4/2 - 2022-2025 Study Period:
Telecommunication/ICT equipment: Conformance and interoperability, combating counterfeiting and theft of mobile devices - website
Q4/2 Report (2021): Assistance to developing countries for implementing conformance and interoperability programmes and combating counterfeit information and communication technology equipment and theft of mobile devices - video
Q4/2 Report (2017): Assistance to developing countries for implementing conformance and interoperability programmes

Guidelines for Developing Countries on establishing conformity assessment test labs in different regions
Guidelines for the development, implementation and management of Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs): English - French - Spanish
Feasibility Study for a Conformance Testing Center: English - French - Spanish - Table B2 Rev. 1: Detailed cost estimation
Establishing Conformity and Interoperability Regimes: Basic Guidelines: English - French - Spanish
Establishing Conformity and Interoperability Regimes: Complete Guidelines: English - French - Spanish
EUIPO-ITU Report: The Economic Cost of IPR Infringement in the Smartphones Sector

ITU - C&I Portal
Resolution 177, PP-22 - Conformance and Interoperability
Resolution 47, WTDC-22 - Enhancement of knowledge and effective application of ITU Recommendations in developing countries, including conformance and interoperability testing of systems manufactured on the basis of ITU Recommendations
Resolution 76, WTSA-20 - Studies related to conformance and interoperability testing, assistance to developing countries, and a possible future ITU Mark programme
Resolution 62-3, RA-23 - Studies related to testing for conformance with ITU-R Recommendations and interoperability of radiocommunication equipment and systems
C&I Action Plan
ITU Council - C&I Related Documents