GE 25860 User Manual

Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in 

compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone 

Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.

1  Notification to the Local Telephone Company
 

On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US number and 

Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information 

to your telephone company.

 

The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and 

still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the 

sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of 

devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone 

company.

 

A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must 

comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant 

telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a 

compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.

Notes  

•  This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
•  Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone 

equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.

•  Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone 

from your line.

•  If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the 

installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what 

will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

2  Rights of the Telephone Company 
  Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the 

telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be 

required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone 

company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, 

the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you 

the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the 

Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.

  The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or 

procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC 

Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone 

equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain 

uninterrupted service.