Transcript Product Notification Forum Product Name Wednesday, Month

Product Notification Forum
Unbundled Loops
Thursday, August 23, 2001
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. MDT
1-877-847-0338
Agenda
 Introductions
 Purpose of the meeting
 General UBL (Unbundled Loop) Overview
 UBL Definition
 UBL Product and Process Changes by Product Catalog
(PCAT) Section
 Review of Additional Resources
 Question and Answer Session
 Closing
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Purpose
 Provide high level UBL product information to ensure
general understanding
 Communicate and review changes to UBL products
and processes. These changes are a result of:
 271 Workshop commitments and agreements
 New product initiatives
 New products and functionality in support of Statement of
Generally Accepted Terms (SGAT) language and commission
orders
 Answer customer questions about UBL product and
process changes
Customers requiring detailed product training should contact their account team representative
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General Product Overview
The Unbundled Local Loop is a facility or transmission path
between the Distribution Frame or equivalent in the Qwest
Central Office and the loop demarcation point at the end-user
premises. The Unbundled Local Loop family of products
consists of:
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DS1 Capable Loop
DS3 Capable Loop
XDSL-I Capable Loop
ISDN Basic Rate (ISDN) Capable Loop
2-Wire or 4-Wire Analog (Voice Grade) Loop
2-Wire or 4-Wire Non-Loaded Loop
ADSL Compatible Loop
OCn Capable Loop
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Product &
Process
Changes
Product Description
DS-1 Capable, 2/4 Wire Analog and 2/4/ Wire NonLoaded
• The SGAT definition of the Unbundled Loop was
modified to reflect the exact language used in the
UNE Remand. Modifications were made to the
description section of the PCAT and carry that exact
language.
• SGAT section 9.2.1
“The Local Loop network element is defined as a transmission facility between a distribution
frame (or its equivalent) in an incumbent LEC central office and the Loop Demarcation
Point at an end user premises., The Local Loop network element includes all features,
functions, and capabilities of such transmission facility. Those features, functions, and
capabilities include, but are not limited to, dark fiber, attached electronics (except those
electronics used for the provision of advanced services, such as Digital Subscriber
Line Access Multiplexers), and line conditioning. The Local Loop includes, but is not limited
to, DS1, DS3, fiber, and other high capacity Loops.”
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Product &
Process
Changes
Product Description
Basic Rate ISDN Capable Loop
• Modifications have been made to the SGAT and
PCAT to further clarify the application for and
ordering of Extension Technology when ordering a
Basic Rate ISDN capable loop.
• SGAT section 9.2.2.5
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Process
Changes
Product Description
xDSL-I Capable Loop
• The interval for provisioning the xDSL-I Capable
Loop was changed from 10-business days to 5business days. Additionally a change was made to
the Service Interval Guide (SIG).
• Modifications have been made to the SGAT and
PCAT to further clarify the application for and
ordering of Extension Technology when ordering the
xDSL-I capable loop.
• SGAT section 9.2.2.5
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Changes
Product Description
OCn Unbundled Loop
• The OCn Loop is a new product offering as of July
15, 2001. New language has been added to the
SGAT and PCAT defining Terms and Conditions
along with other supporting documentation.
• SGAT section 9.2.2.3.1
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Product &
Process
Changes
Technical Publications
Capable, 2/4 Wire Analog, 2/4 Wire Non-Loaded
• References to the specific current version of the
Tech Pub were removed in favor of a link to the
appropriate on-line location of that current version.
“Design requirements for the Unbundled Local Loop
product family are specified in Technical Publication
77324, 77375, 77384 and 77386.”
• This is again referenced throughout the SGAT,
primarily in Sections 9.2.2.1 thru 9.2.2.7
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Changes
Technical Publications
DS-3 Capable, xDSL-1 and Basic Rate ISDN
Capable Loops
• Modifications have been made in Technical
Publication 77384 reflecting the applicable NC/NCI
codes including testing and technical parameters.
• References to the specific current version of the
Tech Pub were removed in favor of a link to the
appropriate on-line location of that current version.
• This is again referenced throughout the SGAT,
primarily Sections 9.2.2.1 thru 9.2.2.7
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Changes
Technical Publications
OCn Unbundled Loop
• Modifications have been made in Technical
Publication 77384 reflecting the new product
offerings and applicable NC/NCI codes including
testing and technical parameters.
• References to the specific current version of the
Tech Pub were removed in favor of a link to the
appropriate on-line location of that current version.
• References throughout the SGAT, primarily
Section 9.2.2.1 thru 9.2.2.7
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Process
Changes
Tariffs, Regulations and Policy
Loop Ordering
• The PCAT carries the language applicable to the
Network Build Position Statement for the UBL
Product.
“Unbundled Local Loop product offerings are
provided where existing facilities are available... “
• SGAT Section 9.2.4.3.1.2.4
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Changes
Tariffs, Regulations and Policy
Loop Ordering
• The PCAT carries the language applicable to
ordering all Unbundled Loops.
• SGAT Section 9.2.4
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Changes
Tariffs, Regulations and Policy
Loop Intervals
• Quick Loop was added to provide a three (3)
business day provisioning interval for a 2-Wire or 4Wire Analog Loop, which includes lift and lay only
functions. Additional information regarding Quick
Loop is described in the 2-Wire or 4-Wire Analog
(Voice Grade) Loop documentation.
• SGAT Section 9.2.2.9.1.3
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Changes
Tariffs, Regulations and Policy
Loop Intervals
• xDSL-I Capable Unbundled Loops were changed
from a 10-business day interval to a 5-business day
interval.
• SGAT Section 9.2.2.9.1.3
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Changes
Implementation
Pre Ordering
• The list of tools available to the CLEC to determine
the availability of specific facilities has been
expanded. The additional choices and their
functionality are listed in the PCAT
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ADSL Loop Qualification Tool
Raw Loop Data (RLD) Tools
POTS Conversion to Unbundled Loop Tool
ISDN Qualification Tool
MegaBit Qualification Tool
• SGAT Section 9.2.2.8
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Changes
Implementation
Ordering
• An additional Installation Option was added as a
result of negotiations in the Workshop. The Project
Coordinated Installation option permits a CLEC to
obtain a Coordinated Installation for Unbundled
Loops with or without LNP, when CLECs order DS1
Capable Loops, DS3 Capable Loops or twenty-five
(25) or more DS0 Loops. More detail can be found
in the PCAT
• SGAT Section 9.2.2.9.7
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Changes
Implementation
Ordering
• Intervals for the OCn Loop are described in the
Service Interval Guide (SIG).
• SGAT Exhibit C
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Changes
Implementation
Maintenance
• Qwest has announced a Trouble Report
Reconciliation Process as an effort to provide
CLEC’s a venue for discussion of Chronic Trouble
reports. Qwest will conduct such meetings on a
Quarterly basis. CLECs can contact their Account
Managers to establish meetings and determine
requirements.
• SGAT Section 9.2.5.4
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Changes
Implementation
Maintenance
• Intervals for maintenance on the OCn Unbundled
Loop can be found in the Service Interval Guide
(SIG)
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Additional Resources
 PCAT: www.qwest.com/wholesale/pcat/unloop.html
 Technical Publication: www.qwest.com/techpub
 Service Interval Guide:
www.qwest.com/wholesale/guides/sig/index.html
 SGAT Language:
www.qwest.com/about/policy/sgats/
 Training:
www.qwest.com/wholesale/training/
 Account Manager: www.qwest.com/wholesale/clecs/account
managers.html
 Web Based Product Training Requests: [email protected]
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