# 47 CFR § 68.6: Telephones with volume control

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-68.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 47 CFR § 68.6
- **Heading:** Telephones with volume control
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 47—Telecommunication > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER B—COMMON CARRIER SERVICES > PART 68—CONNECTION OF TERMINAL EQUIPMENT TO THE TELEPHONE NETWORK > Subpart A—General

## Text

As of January 1, 2000, all telephones, including cordless telephones, as defined in § 15.3(j) of this chapter, manufactured in the United States (other than for export) or imported for use in the United States, must have volume control in accordance with § 68.317. Secure telephones, as defined by § 68.3 are exempt from this section, as are telephones used with public mobile services or private radio services.
[62 FR 43484, Aug. 14, 1997]

## Nearby sections

- [47 CFR § 68.1 § 68.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-68.1.md)
- [47 CFR § 68.2 § 68.2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-68.2.md)
- [47 CFR § 68.3 § 68.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-68.3.md)
- [47 CFR § 68.4 § 68.4 Hearing aid-compatible telephones.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-68.4.md)
- [47 CFR § 68.5 § 68.5 Waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-68.5.md)
- [47 CFR § 68.6 § 68.6 Telephones with volume control.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-68.6.md)
- [47 CFR § 68.7 § 68.7 Technical criteria for terminal equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-68.7.md)
- [47 CFR § 68.100 § 68.100 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-68.100.md)
- [47 CFR § 68.102 § 68.102 Terminal equipment approval requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-68.102.md)
- [47 CFR § 68.105 § 68.105 Minimum point of entry (MPOE) and demarcation point.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-68.105.md)
- [47 CFR § 68.106 § 68.106 Notification to provider of wireline telecommunications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-68.106.md)
- [47 CFR § 68.108 § 68.108 Incidence of harm.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-68.108.md)
- [47 CFR § 68.110 § 68.110 Compatibility of the public switched telephone network and terminal equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-68.110.md)
- [47 CFR § 68.160 § 68.160 Designation of Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-68.160.md)

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