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Home My WebLink About20071211Amendment.pdfQwest 1600 7th Aiienue, Room 3206 Seattle, Washington 98191 (206) 398-2504Facsimile (206) 343-4040 2ûíH DEC I i Ar1 9: 33 Maura E. Peterson Paralegal Regulatory Law Qwest$ Spirit of Service$ Via Overnight delivery December 10, 2007 Jean Jewell, Secretary Idaho Public Utilties Commission 472 West Washington Street P.O. Box 83720 Boise, Idaho 83720-0074 Re: Case No. QWE-T-00-02 Application for Approval of Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement Alltel Communications Inc. Dear Ms. Jewell: Enclosed for filing with this Commission on behalf of Qwest Corporation is an original and three (3) copies of the Application for Approval of Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement. Qwest respectfully requests that this matter be placed on the Commission Decision Meeting Agenda for expedited approvaL. Please contact me if you have any questions concerning the enclosed. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. mep Enclosure cc: Service list .. H 'f-C Adam L. Sherr (WSBA# 25291) Qwest 1600 7th Ave, Room 3206 Seattle, W A 98191 Telephone: (206) 398-2504 Facsimile: (206) 343-4040 Adam.sherr~qwest.com zmn DEC II AM 9: 33 BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION APPLICATION OF QWEST CORPORATION FOR APPROVAL OF AN INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO 47 U.S.C. §252(e) CASE NO.: QWE-T-OO-02 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT Qwest Corporation ("Qwest") hereby fies this Application for Approval of Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement ("Amendment") which was approved by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission on September 26,2000 (the "Agreement"). The Amendment with Alltel Communications Inc. ("Alltel") is submitted herewith. This Amendment was reached through voluntary negotiations without resort to mediation or arbitration and is submitted for approval pursuant to Section 252( e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the "Act"). Section 252( e )(2) of the Act directs that a state Commission may reject an amendment reached through voluntar negotiations only if the Commission finds that: the amendment (or portion( s) thereof) discriminates against a telecommunications carier not a pary to this agreement; or the implementation of such an amendment (or portion) is not consistent with the public interest, convenience and necessity. Qwest respectfully submits this Amendment provides no basis for either of these findings, and, therefore requests that the Commission approve this Amendment expeditiously. This Amendment is consistent with the public interest as identified in the pro-competitive policies of the State of Idaho, the Commission, the United States Congress, and the Federal Communications Commission. Expeditious approval of this Amendment wil enable Alltel to APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT - Page i Alltel Communications Inc. Single Point of Presence (SPOP) .. interconnect with Qwest facilities and to provide customers with increased choices among local telecommunications services. Qwest fuher requests that the Commission approve this Amendment without a hearing. Because this Amendment was reached through voluntar negotiations, it does not raise issues requiring a hearing and does not concern other paries not a pary to the negotiations. Expeditious approval would further the public interest. Respectfully submitted thisl (1~ay of December, 2007. (' . Adam L. r Attorney for Qwest APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT - Page 2 Alltel Communications Inc. Single Point of Presence (SPOP) .. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that on this tõh day of December 2007, I served the foregoing APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT upon all paries of record in this matter as follows: --- Jean Jewell, Secretary Idaho Public Utilities Commission 472 West Washington Street P.O. Box 83720 Boise, Idaho 83720-0074 j jewell(ipuc.state.id. us Hand Delivery U. S. Mail -l Overnght Delivery Facsimile Email Western Wireless Corporation Regulatory Deparment 3650 131st Ave S.E. Bellevue, W A 98006 Hand Delivery -2 U. S. Mail Overnight Delivery Facsimile APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT - Page 3 Alltel Communications Inc. Single Point of Presence (SPOP) .1 .. Single Point of Presence ("SPOP") Amendment to the Type 2 Wireless Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation and Alltel Communications Inc. f/kla WWC Holding Co., Inc. for the State of Idaho This Amendment ("Amendment") is to the Type 2 Wireless Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation ("Qwest", a Colorado corporation, and Alltel Communications Inc. flk/a WWC Holding Co., Inc. ("WSP"). Qwest and WSP shall be known jointly as the "Parties". RECITALS WHEREAS, the Parties entered into a Type 2 Wireless Interconnectior: Agreement, for service in the State of Idaho, that was approved by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission on September 26,2000, as referenced in Order QWE-T-00-02 ("Agreement"); and WHEREAS, Effective August 1, 2005, Alltel Communications, Inc. acquired the entire CMRS operations of Western Wireless Corporation, including its subsidiaries WWC Holding Co., Inc. and WWC License, L.L.C. WHEREAS, the Parties agree to amend the Agreement under the terms and conditions contained herein. AGREEMENT NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms, covenants and conditions contained in this Amendment and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: Amendment Terms This Amendment is made in order to add terms, and conditions for Single Point of Presence ("SPOP") in the LATA, as set forth in Attachment 1 and Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein. Neither Party shall lose any of its rights from the original contract by entering into this Amendment for SPOP. Effective Date This Amendment shall be deemed effective upon Commission approval; however, the Parties may agree to implement the provisions of this Amendment upon execution. Amendments: Waivers Except as modified herein, the provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The provisions of this Amendment, including the provisions of this sentence, may not be amended, modified or supplemented, and waivers or consents to departures from October 19, 2007/msd/Alltel Communications/SPOPIID Amendment to CDS-000621-0024 ., the provisions of this Amendment may not be given without the written consent thereto by both Parties' authorized representative. No waiver by any Party of any default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder, whether intentional or not, wil be deemed to extend to any prior or subsequent default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant hereunder or affect in any way any rights arising by virtue of any prior or subsequent such occurrence. Entire Agreement The Agreement as amended (including the documents referred to herein) constitutes the full and entire understanding and agreement between the Parties with regard to the subjects of the Agreement as amended and supersedes any prior understandings, agreements, or representations by or between the Parties, written or oral, to the extent they relate in any way to the subjects of the Agreement as amended. The Parties intending to be legally bound have executed this Amendment as of the dates set forth below, in multiple counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. unications Inc. Holding Co., Inc. Owest Corporation L~ ~TU~C- Signature A~ Signatu~ óA UU-IhYS Name Prl tedlTyped lI - Ä'J"NI//Eç; Title ::.. ¡i 6V Æ: i3"E ÀJ 7 Date L. T. Christensen Name PrintedlTyped Director - Interconnection Agreements Title u/z/'tDate October 19, 2007/msd/Alltel Communications/SPOPIID Amendment to CDS-000621-0024 2 .,.. ATTACHMENT 1 Single Point of Presence (SPOP) in the LATA is a Type 2 Interconnection trunking option that allows WSP to establish one physical point of presence in the LATA in Qwests territory. Qwest and WSP may then exchange traffic at the SPOP utilizing trunking as described following. 1.1 By utilzing SPOP in the LATA, WSP can deliver both Exchange Access (IntraLA TA Toll Non-IXC) and Jointly Provided Switched Access (InterLATA and IntraLATA IXC) traffic and Exchange Service EAS/Local traffic at Qwests Access Tandem Switches. WSP can also utilize Qwests behind the tandem infrastructure to terminate traffic to specific end offces. The SPOP is defined as the WSP's physical point of presence. 1.2 SPOP in the LATA includes an Entrance Facility (EF), Expanded Interconnect Channel Termination (EICT), or Mid Span Meet POi and Direct Trunked Transport (DTT) options available at both a DS1 and DS3 capacity. 1.3 Where there is a Qwest local tandem serving an end offce that WSP intends to terminate traffic, the following conditions apply: 1.3.1 All local trunking must be ordered to the Qwest local tandem for the Qwest end office served by the Qwest local tandem, subject to the 512 CCS rules. Alternatively, the WSP may choose to use the Qwest access tandem for local traffc in those circumstances where the traffic volumes (less than 512 CCS) do not justify direct connection to the Qwest local tandem. When there is a DS1 's worth of local traffc (512 CCS) between the WSP's SPOP and those Qwest end offices subtending a Qwest local tandem, WSP will order a direct trunk group to the Qwest local tandem. 1.3.1.1 When a WSP has an NXX that subtends a local tandem, but the anticipated traffic to and from the NXX is less than 1 DS1s (512 CCS) worth of traffc, the WSP may choose to use the access tandem for local traffc in the circumstances described above in 1.3.1. The WSP wil be required to submit an electronic letter on WSP letterhead to Qwest stating at which local tandems they wil not interconnect. This letter should include, the local tandem CLU(s) and the WSP specific NPA-NXXs for the local tandems. In addition, WSP will provide a revised electronic letter to Qwest of any changes in the network configuration or addition/deletions of NPA-NXXs of the aforementioned local tandems. 1.3.2 Connections to a Qwest local tandem may be two-way or one-way trunks. These trunks will carry Exchange Service EAS/Local traffc only. 1.3.3 A separate trunk group to the Qwest access tandem is necessary for the exchange of non-local Exchange Access (IntraLATA Toll Non-IXC) traffic and jointly Provided Switched Access (InterLATA and IntraLATA IXC) traffc. 1.4 Where there is no Qwest local tandem serving a Qwest end office, WSP may choose from one of the following options: October 19, 2007/msd/Alltel Communications/SPOP/lD Amendment to CDS-000621-0024 3 fl' 1.4.1 A two-way WSP Type 2 trunk group to the Qwest access tandem for WSP traffc terminating to, originating from, or passing through the Qwest network that combines Exchange Service EASI Local, Exchange Access (IntraLATA Toll Non-IXC) and Jointly Provided Switched Access (InterLATA and IntraLATA IXC) traffc. 1.4.2 A two-way WSP Type 2 trunk group to the Qwest access tandem for WSP Jointly Provided Switched Access (InterLATA and IntraLATA IXC) traffic terminating to and originating from the IXC Feature Group (FG) AlB/D network through the Qwest network and an additional two-way trunk group to the Qwest access tandem for the combined Exchange Service EASI Local and Exchange Access (IntraLATA Toll Non- IXC) traffc terminating to, originating from, and transiting the Qwest network. 1.4.2.1 If the WSP uses two way trunking, Qwest wil send all Exchange Service EAS/Local, Exchange Access (IntraLATA Toll Non-IXC) and Jointly Provided Switched Access (InterLATA and IntraLATA IXC) traffc delivered to the Qwest access tandem on the same combined trunk. 1.4.3 A one-way terminating WSP Type 2 trunk group to the Qwest access tandem for WSP traffc destined to or through the Qwest network that combines Exchange Service EAS/Local, Exchange Access (Intra LATA Toll Non-IXC) and Jointly Provided Switched Access (InterLATA and IntraLATA IXC) traffc. 1.4.4 WSP may utilze a one-way Type 2 trunk group to the Qwest access tandem for Jointly Provided Switched Access (InterLATA and IntraLATA IXC) traffic terminating to the IXC FG AlB/D network through the Qwest network, and an additional one-way trunk group to the Qwest access tandem for the combined Exchange Service EASI Local, Exchange Access (IntraLATA Toll Non-IXC) traffc terminating to, originating from, and transiting the Qwest network. 1.4.4.1 If WSP orders either of the above one-way trunk options, Qwest wil return the traffic via one combined Exchange Service EASI Local, and Exchange Access (IntraLATA Toll Non..IXC) trunk group. 1.4.5 To the extent Qwest combines Exchange Service (EAS/Local), Exchange Access (IntraLATA Toll carried solely by Local Exchange Carriers), and Jointly Provided Switched Access (InterLATA and IntraLATA calls exchanged with a third- party IXC) traffic on a single Type 2 trunk group, Qwest, at WSP's request, wil declare a percent local use factor (PLU). Such PLU(s) will be verifiable with either call summary records utilizing Calling Party Number information for jurisdictionalization or call detail samples. WSP should apportion per minute of use (MOU) charges appropriately. 1.5 Qwest assumes WSP will be originating traffc destined for end users served by each Qwest access tandem in the LATA, therefore, WSP must order Type 2 trunking to each Qwest access tandem in the LATA to accommodate routing of this traffic. Additionally, when there is more than one Qwest access tandem within the LATA boundary, the WSP must order Type 2 trunking to each Qwest access tandem that serves its end-user customers' traffic to avoid call blocking. Alternatively, should the WSP accept the conditions as outlined in the SPOP Waiver (Exhibit A), trunking will not be required to each Qwest access tandem in a multi-access tandem LATA. Should the WSP not be utilizing the option of interconnecting at the access tandem for local, due to low volume of local traffc under the circumstances described in 1.3.1, October 19, 2007/msd/Alltel Communications/SPOP/lD Amendment to CDS-000621-0024 4 ", L . WSP needs trunking only to each local tandem where they have a customer base. The 512 CCS rule and other direct trunking requirements will apply for direct trunking to Qwest end offces. 1.6 If Direct Trunked Transport is greater than 50 miles in length, and existing facilties are not available in either Party's network, and the Parties cannot agree as to which Party will provide the facility, the Parties wil construct facilities to a mid-point of the span. 1.7 WSP will provide notification to all Co-Providers in the local callng areas of WSP's change in routing when the WSP chooses to route its traffic in accordance with Qwests SPOP interconnection trunking. 1.8 Ordering 1.8.1 SPOP in a LATA wil be ordered based upon the standard ordering process for the type of facilty chosen. See the Qwest Interconnection and Resale Resource Guide for further ordering information. 1.8.2 WSP will issue ASRs to disconnect/new connect existing access tandem trunk groups to convert them to SPOP trunk groups. 1.8.3 In addition, the ASR ordering SPOP trunks wil include SPOP Remarks "Single POP in LATA II and the SPEC Field must carry "SPOLA T A." October 19, 2007/msd/Alltel Communications/SPOP/lD Amendment to CDS-000621-0024 5 '....' l EXHIBIT A SINGLE POINT OF PRESENCE WAIVER Qwest wil waive the requirement for WSP to connect to each Qwest Access Tandem in the LATA with this waiver amendment. WSP certifies that it will not originate any traffic destined for subtending offces of Qwests Access Tandems for which WSP seeks a waiver. Or, if WSP does originate such traffic, that WSP will route such traffic to a Non-Qwest network. In addition, WSP certifies that it has no end users in the serving area of the Qwest Access Tandem for which WSP seeks a waiver. WSP will send an electronic letter to Qwest indicating the Qwest access tandems subject to this waiver at the time of ordering trunks required to implement SPOP in the LATA. In addition, WSP wil provide a revised electronic letter to Qwest advising of any changes in the network configuration of the aforementioned access tandems. Should WSP desire to begin serving end users in the serving area of a Qwest access tandem currently under this waiver, WSP must first establish trunking to the Qwest access tandem. Additionally, should WSP desire to originate traffic destined to a Qwest end office subtending a Qwest access tandem currently under this waiver, WSP must first establish trunking to the Qwest access tandem. Should misrouted traffc occur, the Parties agree to meet within forty-five (45) days of Qwests identification of such misrouted traffc to discuss methods for avoiding future misrouting on that trunk group or groups. WSP wil then have thirty (30) days from the date of meeting to correct such misrouting on that trunk group or groups. If further misrouting occurs or continues after that date on the same trunk group or groups as the original misrouting identified, the Parties agree to meet again within thirty (30) days of Qwests identification of such misrouted traffic to discuss methods for avoiding future misrouting on that trunk group or groups. WSP wil then have thirty (30) days from the date of meeting to correct such misrouting. If further misrouting occurs or continues after that date on the same trunk group or groups, Qwest wil consider this waiver null and void and all requirements in Attachment 1 or in the existing Interconnection Agreement currently in effect between the Parties will be reinstated. If the Parties disagree about whether the traffc identified by Qwest was actually misrouted, the Parties agree to avail themselves of the dispute resolution provision of their interconnection agreement. October 19, 2007/msd/Alltel Communications/SPOP/ID Amendment to CDS-000621-0024 6