It was agreed that the Statement would be parked for the time being. Discussions will continue on the options for inter carrier testing, these options will be added to the Statement. Once finally agreed, the Statement will be communicated to customers. Radio Network Issues Rob Rafferty reported that there was a significant amount of radio equipment in the local loop, including in Europe. Initial investigations suggest that there are Year 2000 issues with some of this equipment.
Some equipment is so old that no supplier can be traced.
All to review what radio equipment is in their local loops, identify the suppliers and inform Rob Rafferty, via Jane Waters, of supplier details including website information if known. Deutsche Telekom are willing to offer their test floor to link to other PTT's test floors. The Deutsche Telekom test floor contains all switch types including an international gateway plus end user equipment. They can test ATM, IM and narrowband. The report to include a proposed test plan, dates and outline test specification.