8/12/2019 the a-tick - fs94
1/2
CANBERRA
Purple Building Benjamin OfficesChan StreetBelconnen ACT 2617PO
Box 78Belconnen ACT 2616T: 02 6219 5555F: 02 6219 5200
MELBOURNELevel 44, Melbourne Central Tower360 Elizabeth
StreetMelbourne VIC 3000PO Box 13112 Law CourtsMelbourne VIC 8010T:
03 9963 6800
F: 03 9963 6899
SYDNEYLevel 15, Tower 1 Darling Park201 Sussex StreetSydney NSW
2000PO Box Q500Queen Victoria Building NSW 1230T: 02 9334 7700F: 02
9334 7799
FS 94 February 2010 1 of 2
The A-TickInformation for consumers
What is the A-Tick mark?
The A-Tick is a compliance mark produced by
the Australian Communications and Media
Authority (the ACMA) for telecommunications
items. It gives consumers confidence that a
telecommunications item meets the safety and
technical standards set by the ACMA.
What does the A-Tick look like?
N###
The A-Tick compliance label consists of the
A-Tick mark and a supplier code number issued
by the ACMA or some other form of supplier
identification.
What does the A-Tick mean?
The A-Tick indicates that an item is compliant
with the mandatory technical standards and can
legally be connected to a telecommunications
network. The A-Tick compliance label will appear
on items such as fixed and mobile phones,
answering machines, facsimile machines and
modems.
Do all consumer telecommunications itemshave to have an
A-Tick?
Telecommunications items must have an A-Tick
or display a compliance label of a previous
labelling scheme such as the Telecom
Authorisation or AUSTEL permit. Items without
an A-Tick or the previously accepted labels may
be unsafe and cause harm if connected to the
telecommunications network.
You should also be aware that it is illegal to
connect telecommunications items that do not
carry the A-Tick compliance label and that
penalties can be imposed.
Where do I find the A-Tick ontelecommunications items?
Generally, the A-Tick is on the base or at the
back of an item. With mobile phones, it may be
necessary to remove the battery from the phone
to see the A-Tick mark. Laptop and desktop
computers operated with removable PC modemcards may carry the
A-Tick mark on the card
rather than on the computer itself. Consideration
is being given to items incorporating displays
displaying the A-Tick on its screen. Contact the
ACMA for further information.
Does the A-Tick apply to all electricalproducts?
No. The A-Tick only applies to
telecommunications items.
How do manufacturers or importers makeuse of the A-Tick?
Manufacturers and importers, after seeking
permission, may use the A-Tick symbol on their
telecommunications items to show that their item
is compliant with the mandatory technical
standards and can be legally connected to the
network.
My fax has an AUSTEL permit number onit. Is this okay?
Yes. The AUSTEL permit number was part of aprevious labelling
scheme. This scheme stopped
in June 1997. Items with this permit number can
still be connected to the telecommunications
network.
My telephone has a Telecom Australiaauthorisation number on it.
Is this okay?
Yes. The Telecom Australia authorisation
number was part of a previous labelling scheme.
This scheme stopped in June 1989. Items with
this authorisation number can still be connected
to the telecommunications network.
8/12/2019 the a-tick - fs94
2/2
FS 94 February 2010 2 of 2
What do I do if I find a telecommunicationsitem without a
compliance mark?
Don't buy it. Tell the ACMA its make and model
details and the location of the shop where you
saw it and don't connect the item to the
telecommunications network. RememberNoTick, no thanks.
What is the C-Tick?
The C-Tick is the compliance mark that applies
to electrical and electronic products (including
radios). Further details on the C-Tickare on the
ACMA website.
What are the recognised forms for labellingtelecommunications
items?
CANBERRA
Purple Building Benjamin OfficesChan StreetBelconnen ACT 2617PO
Box 78Belconnen ACT 2616T: 02 6219 5555F: 02 6219 5200
MELBOURNELevel 44, Melbourne Central Tower360 Elizabeth
StreetMelbourne VIC 3000PO Box 13112 Law CourtsMelbourne VIC 8010T:
03 9963 6800
F: 03 9963 6899
SYDNEYLevel 15, Tower 1 Darling Park201 Sussex StreetSydney NSW
2000PO Box Q500Queen Victoria Building NSW 1230T: 02 9334 7700F: 02
9334 7799
Telecom Australia
Authorisation No.
C87/23A/999
TELECOM Authorisation
used on items authorised by
Telecom (Telstra) up to June
1989.
AUSTEL PERMIT
A93/23A/999
AUSTEL Permit used on
items permitted by AUSTEL
from July 1989 to March 1996.
N####
C-TICK and AUSTEL permit
number used on items
approved from April 1996 to
June 1997.
N####
The A-TICK and Supplier
Identification have been used
on items since July 1997.
More information
More information about theA-Tickis on the
ACMA websiteor you can email the ACMA
Standards Section at
[email protected]
Please note: this document is intended as a guide only andshould
not be relied on as legal advice or regarded as asubstitute for
legal advice in individual cases.
http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2796http://www.acma.gov.au/http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2796http://www.acma.gov.au/mailto:%[email protected]:%[email protected]://www.acma.gov.au/http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2796http://www.acma.gov.au/http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2796
