ETR 335 : 20001

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions and abbreviations
   3.1 Definitions
   3.2 Abbreviations
4 Definition of the EBTN
5 The role of the EBTN within the EII
6 ATM as transfer mode for the EBTN
7 The EBTN in a competitive environment
8 Interconnections between "other networks" and the EBTN
   8.1 Types of "other networks"
   8.2 Rules for interconnection
9 Operator categories
10 EBTN management scenario
11 EBTN connectivity
   11.1 General
   11.2 Identification of reference points
   11.3 Interfaces
   11.4 Protocol definitions
12 Higher layer functions provided by the EBTN
   12.1 Reference configuration for server functions
   12.2 Internet Protocol (IP) based networks
   12.3 Frame Relay networks
   12.4 CBDS networks
13 End-user service transparency and network performance
   13.1 General
   13.2 Service aspect
   13.3 Quality of Service and network performance aspects
   13.4 Network performance parameters
14 Technically administrative procedures between
   interconnected core network operators of the EBTN
15 Requirements
16 Available European standards and technical reports or other
   relevant documents
17 Regulatory considerations on EBTN
   17.1 General
   17.2 Regulatory interconnection principles
   17.3 Establishment of the EBTN
   17.4 Co-operation between network operators
   17.5 Access for service providers
   17.6 Access for users
18 Subsequent activities
Annex A: List of relevant European standards and technical
         reports
Annex B: Management aspects of the EBTN
      B.1 EBTN management architecture
      B.2 EBTN network arrangements
      B.3 PNO network views
      B.4 EBTN organisational model
      B.5 Shared network information (semi-permanent data)
      B.6 Shared network information (dynamic data)
      B.7 Additional routeing requirements
      B.8 Security requirements
      B.9 Summary
Annex C: EBTN interworking with narrowband ISDNs
      C.1 Introduction
      C.2 Interworking scenarios
      C.3 B-ISDN to N-ISDN interconnection (scenario I)
      C.4 Concatenation of N-ISDNs via B-ISDN (Scenarios II)
Annex D: Extract from SRC6 report, Part B, Subclause 5.2.2
Annex E: SRC6 report, Figure B.4.3, Reference Model of the EII
Annex F: Terms of Reference of the EBTN Project
History

Deals with the necessity of standards in order to achieve connectivity and interoperability between the large variety of existing and future telecommunications networks.