gcf testing, certification

The full name of GSM Accreditation Forum GCF (GSM Certification Forum). Since 2001 the European Commission (EC) Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R & TTE) Guidelines (Directiv1999 / 5 / EC) entered into force, certification systems and procedures GSM terminal equipment has undergone major changes, from the mandatory third party certification becomes full model by authorized testing agencies or the manufacturer in accordance with the criteria listed in GCF final conformance testing, conformance testing by the manufacturers declaration of conformity and product quality and overall responsibility. Great changes have taken place under the GCF also R & TTE implementation of the Guidelines. GCF is GSMA (on behalf of the GSM Operators Association) and GSM terminal manufacturers cooperate with each other to form a product of the partnership, at the same time, it absorbed other organizations involved in GSM terminal design, production, development, service as its observers. GCF's goal is to ensure that the global universal GSM technology, which is conducive to competition, prompting manufacturers to meet the work terminal compatible with the network, and worldwide recognition and acceptance in order to prevent the global GSM terminal market segmentation situation. GCF standard although not a mandatory requirement, but the majority of the world countries and regions will require device manufacturers to complete the GCF standard test, or reference GCF standards. In Europe and North America, the sale of the end product is and network operators (Operator) combined, and general network operators will require device manufacturers to test the phone to complete the GCF. Unlike the United States, in Europe, network operators generally only requires manufacturers to obtain a complete test report can GCF, individual regions need to provide strict GCF certification.