What is the Purpose and Value of Telcordia GR documents (GRs)?

Telcordia GRs are:

• Timely, high-quality, vendor-neutral technical specifications that provide the Telcordia view of proposed generic criteria for telecommunications equipment, systems, or services
• Considerate of factors such as interoperability, network integrity, funding-client expressed needs, and other inputs
• Widely utilized, referenced, and accepted worldwide
• Valuable to assist service providers in planning their networks and in purchasing equipment for interconnection within those networks
• Valuable to assist suppliers in designing their products to meet the needs of their customers

GRs also provide customers with timely, high-quality solutions to address their needs in such areas as performance and quality of service, interface specifications, and equipment capabilities.

The Value and Role of Telcordia Generic Requirements

• Telcordia invites all interested parties to participate in the ongoing evolution of generic requirements for the telecom industry.
• Open standards such as Telcordia GRs benefit consumers, enterprises, service/network providers, equipment suppliers, and even countries by:
  • Promoting interoperability, interconnection, and innovation
  • Stimulating competition among service providers and suppliers by supporting interconnection in a multi-service provider/supplier environment
  • Assisting service providers in planning their networks and purchasing equipment for interconnections within those networks
  • Promoting revenue opportunities
  • Facilitating trade - regionally, nationally, and globally

Learn more about the benefits of participation.

Any general questions, suggestions, or comments about the Telcordia GR process may be addressed to:

Patricia A. Fay, GR Process Manager
+ 1.732.699.8304
pfay@telcordia.com