A number of organisations provide voluntary certification schemes for specific areas of technology.
- LTE/CDMA Device Certiifcation Program
- PTCRB (originally the PCS Type Certification Review Board) certification scheme for GSM, UMTS and LTE devices
- Battery Certification Program
- Device Hardware Reliability Certification Program
- Bluetooth Compatibility Certification Program
Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF)The MEF manages
certification programs for Carrier Ethernet equipment, services and professional staff.
Broadband Forum (BBF)The BBF has produced test specifications for DSL and TDM services over MPLS, accredits independent DSL testing laboratories and administers different
certification programs.
CableLabsCableLabs produce specifications with the aim of developing interoperable cable devices such as cable modems, set-top boxes, digital TVs and telephony devices. They operate schemes for
“certification” of customer premises equipment, “qualification” of non-CPE devices and network elements and “verification” of Plug & Play devices (Unidirectional Digital Cable Products – UDCPs).
SIP ForumThe SIPForum has established a programme for supplier declaration of compliance with the
SIPconnect technical specification.
IPv6The
IPv6 Forum manages a number of certification programmes.
IPv6 Ready Logo Program is a conformance and interoperability testing program using test specifications for Customer Edge Routers, SIP, DHCPv6, IPsec and SNMP produced by the IPv6 Forum and the
IPv6 Enabled Program is a validation program for websites and ISPs. Vendors with IPv6 products are invited to register these products at the
IPv6 to Standard site.
Personal Connected Health AllianceThe PCHAlliance
Continua Certification Program certifies personal connected health devices and systems according to the Continua Design Guidelines (ITU-T H.810).
