Labelling
A condition of a Telepermit is that the equipment displays a Telepermit Label. This label indicates the product has been certified and is suitable for connection to the Telecom New Zealand network and is usually located on the back or the bottom of the product. If the product does not display a Telepermit label then the product does not have a Telepermit.
A separate Telepermit number and label is issued for each product and for each party holding a Telepermit for the same product. The product name is clearly shown on the label so the purchaser can see the label details match up with the product.
The Telepermit number found on the bottom of the label consists of three parts:
- The first part is a three digit number which identifies the product category. e.g. 202 is for telephones.
- The second part is the last two digits of the year when the Telepermit was granted.
- The third part is a sequential number that shows the product for that category in the revenant year that was granted a Telepermit.
The RAL or RN number on the right hand side of the label details the ringing performance. For all phones to ring (or faxes to answer) the RN or RAL number of all devices on line should add up to 5 or less. Note: The RN number replaced the RAL number in 1997.
When a Telepermit is granted, artwork of the label is issued to the Telepermit holder.
The Telepermit label can be photographically reduced to produce the actual Telepermit labels in a size appropriate to the product concerned.
If the market description of a Telpermitted product is changed, or if a transfer of Telepermit ownership is proposed then the artwork for a new Telepermit label will be reissued on request.
An example of the Telepermit Label is shown below (not to scale):
