Question 5/I - Phototelegraph services
(new Question, previously included in Question 4/I, 1985-1988)

Considering

(a) that, despite the declining demand for phototelegrams, some
simplification of the operational provisions for phototelegraph
services,
as defined in the F.80-Series Recommendations, may be desirable;

(b) that the technical advantages of digital phototelegraphy may
warrant the development of some new or revised operating principles
for phototelegraph calls between users (and perhaps for
phototelegrams);

(c) that digital phototelegraphy is likely to use protocols and
procedures
compatible (to the extent feasible) with some existing Telematic
services,

a study should be made of the following points:

1. possible amendment of the present F.80-Series of
Recommendations; and/or

2. consideration, if warranted, of specific principles to cover digital
phototelegraph calls.

Note 1 - Collaboration with Study Group III may be necessary on
charging, accounting and refunds in the phototelegraph services.

Note 2 - Liaison is necessary with Study Group VIII which is responsible
for technical aspects.