This Recommendationcontains the technical requirementsfor implementing the functionalities allowed by thetelematic file transfer. The service requirements for the telematic file transfer are described inCCITT Recommendation F.551. It explains the general and equipment features for the telematic file transfer which are required from a service point of view. The objective is to allow the transmission of the data files using the telematic file transfer possibilities with or without additional information concerning the file to be transmitted.