NEBS Testing for Telecoms Equipment

Meet complex telecom equipment standards with confidence through comprehensive NEBS testing. Element's accredited services validate your products against all major carrier requirements, maximizing reliability and accelerating your path to market deployment.

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What is NEBS Testing at Element?

Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) testing validates telecommunications equipment safety and reliability across operational environments. Our testing services assess your equipment against industry standards and regulatory requirements, from environmental stressors to electromagnetic compatibility, supporting your path to market success.

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What Can Element Offer You For NEBS Testing?

Key tests offered

Element testing services deliver comprehensive validation covering physical protection, electromagnetic compatibility, electrical safety, temperature fluctuations, fire resistance, and environmental stressors. We conduct specialized testing for ozone and fungus resistance, helping you verify product reliability across diverse deployment environments. Our thorough assessment protocols address every aspect of NEBS compliance requirements.

Our telecoms regulatory testing services include:

  • Acoustic testing

  • ISDN & analogue testing
  • xDSL interoperability testing
  • Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) testing
  • NEBS testing
  • ANSI testing
  • CATV broadband and satellite testing

Components and products we test

We test a comprehensive range of telecommunications equipment for both indoor and outdoor environments. Our expertise covers network infrastructure components including cables, connectors, enclosures, splitters, amplifiers, switches, routers, servers, and transport platforms. From handholes to fiber distribution hubs, we validate equipment for all deployment scenarios.

Methods and solutions offered

Access streamlined testing solutions that align with major carrier requirements through our state-of-the-art facilities. We deliver precise results across all Telcordia standards, supporting your compliance process from initial design through final approval. Our single-source testing approach eliminates the complexity of managing multiple testing partners.

Standards we test to and components we test

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  • SCTE standards
  • RUS requirements
  • EIA/TIA standards
  • IEC standards
  • ETSI standards
  • MIL-STD requirements
  • Telcordia standards:
    • GR-13-CORE Generic Requirements for Pedestal Terminal Closures
    • GR-63-CORE NEBS Requirements: Physical Protection
    • GR-326-CORE Generic Requirements for Singlemode Optical Connectors and Jumper Assemblies
    • GR-487-CORE Generic Requirements for Electronic Equipment Cabinets
    • GR-771-CORE Generic Requirements for Fiber Optic Splice Closures
    • GR-902-CORE Generic Requirements for Handholes and Other Below-Ground Splice Vaults
    • GR-937-CORE Generic Requirements for Outdoor and Indoor Building Entrance Terminals (BETs)
    • GR-950-CORE Generic Requirements for Optical Network Unit (ONU) Closures and ONU Systems
    • GR-1089-CORE Telcordia Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electrical Safety - Generic Requirements for Network Telecommunications Equipment
    • GR-3108-CORE Generic Requirements for Network Equipment in the Outside Plant (OSP)
    • GR-3120-CORE Generic Requirements for Hardened Fiber Optic Connectors (HFOCs) and Hardened Fiber Optic Adapters (HFOAs)
    • GR-3125-CORE Generic Requirements for Fiber Distribution Hubs (FDHs)
    • GR-3178-CORE Generic Requirements for Wireless Transceiver Facilities
    • GR-3160-Generic Requirements for Telecommunications Data Center Equipment and Spaces Including Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Equipment  

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

Managing multiple carrier requirements

Our single-source testing program streamlines validation across all major standards and carrier requirements. From Telcordia to MIL-STD, we simplify your compliance journey while maintaining rigorous testing standards.

Proving performance in every environment

Advanced testing protocols validate your equipment across temperature, electromagnetic, and environmental conditions. Our comprehensive assessment includes specialized testing for ozone and fungus resistance to prevent field failures.

Timeline pressures

Single-source testing solutions reduce compliance timelines for your products. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced teams deliver efficient testing across your entire product range.

Securing carrier approval

As an approved NEBS testing provider for Verizon and AT&T, we help you meet carrier requirements efficiently. Our UKAS accreditation to ISO 17025 adds additional confidence to your compliance process.

Why Choose Element

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Trusted by major carriers

Approved NEBS testing provider for Verizon and AT&T.

Comprehensive solutions

Single-source testing across all major standards.

Quality accreditation

UKAS accredited to ISO 17025 and Telcordia certified.

Industry expertise

Deep knowledge of telecommunications testing requirements.
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