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Coordinated Out of Hour Cuts areaccomplishedduringthebusinessdaypriortothecut.Questions orissuesregardingthecutshallbeaddressedthefollowingbusinessday.
(F)1.2.11.1.3 Sprint will not incur additionalchargesforNon-Coordinated Out of
Hours Cuts.
(F)1.2.11.2 Order Process
Sprint shall request Out of Hours Cuts bysubmittingaLocalServiceRequest(LSR)anddesignatinga1:00 a.m.FDT (Frame Due Time)which is outside of normal business hours.In theremarkssectionoftheLSR,Sprint will mark therequestasan"Out of Hours Cut,"and will identifythetypeofcut(e.g.,Non-Coordinated)in theremarkssectionoftheLSR.
(F)1.2.11.3 Installation Intervals for non-coordinated INP willbefoundintheQwestInterconnectResourceGuideunderServiceIntervals.InstallationintervalsforcoordinatedcutoverswillbenegotiatedbetweentheParties.
(F)1.3 Rate Elements
For purposes of this Agreement,the Parties agree that the following coststructureisanacceptablemeasureofthecostsincurredbytheINPProvider.Cost recovery guidelines are pending FCC and/or Commissionrulings.Final,approved FCC cost guidelines or Commission imposed rateswillapplywhenavailable.
(F)1.3.1 Number Ported -This cost is incurred per number ported,permonthperserviceorder.This cost represents a single call pathfromtheINPProvider's end office switch to the INP Requestorfortheportablenumber.
(F)1.3.2 Additional Number Ported -This cost is incurred per month,per additional call path added to a particular ported telephonenumber.
(F)1.3.3 Service Establishment -Per Route,Per Switch.This non-recurring cost is incurred for each INP Provider's end officeswitchthatisequippedtoprovideINPtotheINPRequestor.
(F)1.3.4 Service Establishment -Per number ported or changes toexistingnumbers.This non-recurring cost is for every serviceorderissuedonINP.
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(F)1.3.5 Each of the above costs shall be borne by the INP Requestor.
(F)1.3.6 Switched Access Revenues
Qwest and Sprint agree to use the previous Qwest and Sprint1997arbitrateddecisions,specific to the allocation of switchedaccessrevenuesforINP,in each of the 14 states within theQwestterritory,with the exception of Utah,where Sprint will usethestandardQwestformula,as set forth in Exhibit A.
(F)1.3.6.1 Once the end office switch is converted to LocalNumberPortability(LNP),the switched accesscompensationwillnotbepassedtoSprint.
(F)1.3.6.2 The Switched Access rate elements are identified
in Qwest's Switched Access Tariff.
(F)1.3.6.3 Qwest will use ARMIS data to determine theaverageMinutesofUse("MOU")by jurisdiction.ARMIS data is updated on a yearly basis.Average MOUs are used due to systemlimitations.
(F)1.3.6.4 The number of lines to be used in the formula willbeextractedfromtheQwestcorporatedatawarehouseonceeachmonth.This databasecontainsbilledinformationforpostedorders.
(F)1.3.6.5 Switched Access revenues will not be shared fortrafficthatissubjecttoreciprocalcompensation.
(F)1.3.6.6 The formula populated with the appropriate datafortheprecedingmonthwillbeprovidedtoSprinttosupportthepayment.The pass throughamountswillbepaidbycheckandmailedtoSprintbytheendofthemonth.Disputes will beprocessedasthoughthiscreditedamountwereabilledamountunderthisAgreement.
(F)1.3.6.7 This section is applicable for the states of Arizona(Arbitration Order Issue 3,pp.6-7);Oregon(Arbitration Order,Issue 2 at p.4);Washington(Arbitration Order,issue 2,at p.4);and Nebraska(Arbitration Order,Issue 4,p.16).
(F)1.3.6.7.1 The Parties will establish a meetpointrelationship.
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(F)1.3.6.7.2 Sprint will receive the end office
charges (local switching),CCL andterminationcharges.
(F)1.3.6.7.3 Transport will be shared by the
Parties and charged on a meet pointbasistotheultimateenduserswitch
on a percentage of route milesprovided.
(F)1.3.6.7.4 Tandem switching will be recovered
by Qwest along with the entrancefacilitycharges.
(F)1.3.6.8 This section is applicable for the state of Colorado(Arbitration Order,Issue IV,at pages 10-13).
(F)1.3.6.8.1 Sprint will receive the end office
charges (local switching),CCL andterminationcharges.
(F)1.3.6.8.2 Transport will be charged solely by
Qwest until such time as Sprint files
an appropriate access tariff and it isapprovedbytheCommission.
(F)1.3.6.8.3 Tandem switching will be recovered
by Qwest.
(F)1.3.6.8.4 Qwest shall be entitled to the access
revenues for local transport and anyadditionalswitchingandtransportfor
RCF through the RCF cost recovery
mechanism determined in Docket
No.96S-250T.
(F)1.3.6.9 This section is applicable for the state ofMinnesota(Arbitration Order,pages 14-15).ForSprintfacilities-based services and services builtwithcost-based,unbundled elements,Sprint isentitledtobothoriginatingandterminatingaccesschargesassociatedwithcallsterminatingtoported
numbers assigned to Sprint subscribers.QwestretainsaccesschargeswhenSprintserviceisprovidedbyarebrandedwholesaleQwestsentice.
In addition,pursuant to 47 CFR &51.515 whereQwestswitchingisusedpriortoJune30,1997,CCL and seventy-five percent (75%)of TlCchargeswillbepaidbySprinttoQwest.
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(F)1.3.6.10 This section is applicable for the state of SouthDakota(Order in the AT&T/Qwest arbitration,Docket No.TC96-184,dated March 20,1997,Paragraph 218).The terminating carrier shallreceivethecarriercommonlineandlocalswitchingcharges.Transport charges shall besharedbasedonthemeetpointbillingarrangement.
(F)1.3.6.11 This section is applicable for the state of NorthDakota(Arbitrator's Decision in the AT&T/Qwestarbitration,Case No.PU-453-96-497,dated March19,1997,pp.59-60).Qwest shall receivetransportchargesforeachportedinterexchangetollcall.Qwest and Sprint shall equally share theswitchingchargesforeachportedinterexchangetollcall.Sprint shall receive the Carrier CommonLineCharges(CCLCs)for each portedinterexchangetollcall.
(F)1.3.6.12 This section is applicable for the state of NewMexico(Order in the AT&T/Qwest arbitration,Docket No.96-411-TC,dated March 20,1997,paragraph 330.Qwest will receive all revenueassociatedwiththetransportandswitchingofportedinterexchangetollcalls.Qwest will creditSprintwiththeapplicableCarrierCommonLineCharges(CCLCs).
(F)1.3.6.13 This section is applicable for the state of Wyoming(Order in the AT&T/Qwest arbitration Docket Nos.70000-TF-96-319 and 72000-TF-96-95,datedApril23,1997,Priority 10,pp.34-38).TheterminatingcarrierclosesttotheenduserwillreceivetherevenueattributabletoswitchingchargesandtheCarrierCommonLineCharge(CCLC)for each ported interexchange toll call.Each Party will receive the revenue attributable to
its portion of the transport charges for each portedinterexchangetollcall.Each carrier shall chargeone-half of its normal Residual interconnectionCharge(RIC).
(F)1.3.6.14 This section is applicable for the state of Idaho(First Order Addressing Substantive ArbitrationissuesintheAT&T/Qwest arbitration,Docket No.Qwest-T-96-15/ATT-T-96-2,dated March 24,1997,Issue No.46,p.39).Until such time asthereisafinalandgenerallyapplicablemethodofcostallocation,Qwest and Sprint shall each beresponsibleforandshalltracktheirrespective
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costs of providing number portability.When adefinitivemethodisdetermined,Qwest shall
recover efficiently incurred costs for providing
number portability for the period during whichrecoveryhasbeenheldinabeyance.
(F)1.3.6.15 This section is applicable for the state of Montana.
The Parties shall incorporate the language orprovisionsconcerningthisissueapprovedororderedbytheCommissionfollowingapprovaloftheexecutedagreementintheAT&T/Qwest
arbitration,Docket No.D96.11.200 as such may
be changed on reconsideration or rehearing.If theAT&T/Qwest interconnection agreement does not
contain such language or provisions,Sprint mayrequestarbitrationoftheissuebythe
Commission.For purposes of Section 252(b)oftheTelecommunicationsActof1996,the date oftherequestfornegotiationonthisissueshallbe
deemed to be the date of execution of theStipulationandAgreementintheMatterofSprintCommunicationsCompanyL.P.'s Petition orArbitrationofInterconnectionRates,Terms,Conditions and Related Arrangements with Qwest
Communications,Inc.Pursuant to 47 U.S.C.252,
Docket No.D97.4.77.31.2.5.
(F)1.3.6.16 This section is applicable for the state of lowa
(AT&T/Qwest Interconnection Agreement -lowa,dated December 13,1996,Attachment 9,section
3.6.4,p.13).Qwest shall share with Sprint as the
local senrice provider of the ported-to-number,in
accordance with the FCC's Order on NumberPortability(Docket 95-116,paragraph 116)theterminatingaccesschargesforcallstransportedfromtheinterexchangecarriertotheported
switch.
(F)1.3.7 Rates are contained in Part H of this Agreement.
(F)1.4 Ordering
(F)1.4.1 The INP Requestor is responsible for all dealings with and onbehalfofitsendusers,including all end user account activity(e.g.end user inquiries and complaints).
(F)1.4.3 The INP Provider will work cooperatively with the INPRequestortoensureasmoothendusertransitionandtoavoidunnecessaryduplicationofotherfacilities(e.g.,Loops).
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(F)1.4.4 ff an end user requests transfer of service from the INPRequestorbacktotheINPProvider,the INP Provider may relyonthatenduserrequesttoinstitutecancellationoftheINPservice.The INP Provider will provide at least forty-eight (48)hours notice to the INP Requestor of the cancellation of INPservice,and will work cooperatively with the INP Requestor toensureasmoothendusertransitionandtoavoidunnecessaryduplicationofotherfacilities(e.g.,Loops).
(F)1.4.5 Certain features are not available on calls passed through INPservice.
(F)1.4.6 The INP Requestor's designated INP switch must returnansweranddisconnectsupervisiontotheINPProvider'sswitch.
(F)1.4.7 Sprint shall have the right to use the existing Qwest 911infrastructureforall911capabilities.With respect to 911senticeassociatedwithportednumbersunderINP,Qwestagreesthatallporteddirectorynumbers(DN)will remain in thePublicServiceAnsweringPoints(PSAP)routing databases,until Sprint instructs Qwest differently.When RCF is used,both the ported numbers and shadow numbers for Sprint portedsubscribersshallbestoredinPSAPdatabases.Sprint shallhavetherighttoverifytheaccuracyoftheinformationinthePSAPdatabases.
The INP Requestor will provide to the E911 database providerthenetworktelephonenumberthattheINPRequestorassignedtotheINPProvider-assigned,ported telephonenumber.Updates to and maintenance of the INP information totheE911databasearetheresponsibilityoftheINPRequestor.For consistency in administration,it is recommended that theINPRequestorenterintoaseparateagreementwiththeE911databaseprovider.
(F)1.4.8 The INP Requestor will submit to the INP Provider a disconnectorderforeachportednumberthatisrelinquishedbytheINPRequestor's end users.
(F)2.Local Number Portability
(F)2.1 Upon implementation of Local Number Portability (LNP)pursuant to FCCregulations,both Parties agree to conform and provide such LNP.BothPartieswillalsoconformtoLNPindustry,Western Region LLC and stateguidelinesandagreementsincludingbutnotlimitedtotherequirementthatthePartiesobtainanLRN(Local Routing Number)for each toll rate center inwhichtheyprovideLNP.Qwest may charge any non-recurring andmiscellaneousLNPchargesinaccordancewithitstariffsorasmaybeagreedtobytheParties.Qwest and Sprint agree to one LRN per ratecenter.
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(F)2.2 Once LNP is implemented pursuant to FCC or Commission regulation,either Party may withdraw,at any time,its INP offerings,subject to advancenoticetotheotherPartyandcoordinationtoallowtheseamlessandtransparentconversionofINPendusernumberstoLNP.
(F)2.3 Qwest shall be the default carrier for LNP queries where Sprint is unable toperformitsownquery.Sprint shall be the default carrier for LNP querieswhereQwestisunabletoperformitsownquery.Qwest query services aredefinedinFCCTariffNo.5;default LNP End Office and Tandem QueryChargesarecontainedinSection13(Miscellaneous Service)and LNPDatabaseQueryChargesarecontainedinSection20(CCSAC ServiceApplications).
(F)2.4 The LNP network architecture shall not subject alternate local exchangecarrierstoanydegradationofservicecomparedtoQwestinanyrelevantmeasure,including transmission quality,switching and transport costs,increased call set-up time and post-dial delay.
(F)2.5 When an office is equipped with LNP,all NXXs in the office shall be definedasportableandtranslationswillbechangedintheParties'switches to openthoseNXXsfordatabasequeries.An NXX will be activated for LNP within180daysofthefirstrequestforLNPthatisreceivedforthatNXX.ThisprovisionisnottobeinterpretedtochangelocalcallingareaboundariesforeitherParty.
(F)2.6 Sprint shall have the right to use the existing Qwest 911 infrastructure for all911capabilities.With respect to 911 service associated with portednumbersunderLNP,Qwest agrees that all ported directory numbers (DN)will remain in the Public Service Answering Points (PSAP)routingdatabases,until Sprint instructs Qwest differently.When RCF is used,boththeportednumbersandshadownumbersforSprintpodedsubscribersshallbestoredinPSAPdatabases.Sprint shall have the right to verify theaccuracyoftheinformationinthePSAPdatabases.
(F)2.7 The LNP Requestor will provide to the E911 database provider the networktelephonenumberthattheLNPRequestorassignedtotheLNPProvider-assigned,ported telephone number.Updates to and maintenance of theLNPinformationtotheE911databasearetheresponsibilityoftheLNPRequestor.For consistency in administration,it is recommended that theLNPRequestorenterintoaseparateagreementwiththeE911databaseprovider.
(F)3.911/E911 Service
(F)3.1 Description
(F)3.1.1 911 and E911 provides an end user access to the applicableemergencyservicebureau,where available,by dialing a 3-digituniversaltelephonenumber(911).
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(F)3.1.2 Automatic Location identification/Data Management System(ALl/DMS).The ALl/DMS database contains end userinformation(including name,address,telephone information,and sometimes special information from the local serviceproviderorenduser)used to determine to which Public SafetyAnsweringPoint(PSAP)to route the call.The ALl/DMSdatabaseisusedtoprovidemoreroutingflexibilityforE911callsthanBasic911.
(F)3.1.3.Qwest has contracted E911 database services with a thirdpartyagent("Qwest agent"),which has day to day responsibilityforadministrationoftheALl/DMS database.Should Qwest nolongerhavetheagencyrelationship,then all references toQwestagentinthisSectionshallbeunderstoodtobeareferencetoQwest.
(F)3.2 Terms and Conditions
(F)3.2.1 Basic 911 directly connects to the PSAP 911 calls from one ormorelocalexchangeswitchesthatserveageographicarea.E911 provides additional selective routing flexibility for 911calls.E911 uses end user data,contained in the ALl/DMS,todeterminetowhichPublicSafetyAnsweringPoint(PSAP)toroutethecall.
(F)3.2.2 E911 functions provided to Sprint shall be consistent with thesup¢ort and services that Qwest provides to its end users forsuchsimilarfunctionality.
(F)3.2.3 Qwest shall conform to all state regulations concerningemergencyservices.
(F)3.2.4 Qwest shall route E911 calls to the appropriate PSAP.
(F)3.2.5 For E911 Resale orders,Qwest shall use its current serviceorderprocesstoupdateandmaintainenduserinformationintheALl/DMS database.
(F)3.2.6 ff required by Sprint,Qwest shall interconnect direct trunks fromSprint's network to the Basic 911 PSAP,or the E911 tandem.Such trunks may alternatively be provided by Sprint.
(F)3.2.7 When Qwest is responsible for administering the ALl/DMSdatabaseinitsentirety,entries for the poned numbers shouldbemaintainedunlessSprintrequestsotherwiseandshallbeupdatedifSprintsorequests.Sprint shall provide informationinputfortheALl/DMS database for ported numbers.
(F)3.2.8 When Remote Call Forwarding (RCF)is used to providenumberportabilitytotheenduserandaremarkorotherappropriatefieldinformationisavailableinthedatabase,the
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shadow or "forwarded-to"number and an indication that thenumberisportedshallbeaddedtotheenduserrecordbySprint.
(F)3.2.9 Sprint exchanges to be included in Qwest's E911 Databasewillbeindicatedviawrittennoticetotheappropriate911authority(state agency or PSAP administrator),where required,
and will not require an amendment to this Agreement.
(F)3.2.10 In counties where Qwest has obligations under existingagreementsastheprimaryproviderofthe911systemtothecounty,Sprint will participate in the provision of the 911 System
as described below.
(F)3.2.10.1 Each Party will be responsible for those portions of
the 911 system for which it has total control,including any necessary maintenance to each
Party's portion of the 911 system.
(F)3.2.10.2 Qwest,or its agent,will be responsible formaintainingtheE911database.Qwest,or its
agent,will provide to Sprint an initial copy of themostrecentMasterStreetAddressGuide
(MSAG),and subsequent versions on a quarterly
basis,at no charge.MSAGs provided outside thequarterlyschedulewillbeprovidedandcharged
on an individual case basis.To the extent that
Qwest provides other CLECs reports on a more
frequent basis without charging for those reports,
Qwest will do the same for Sprint.The data will beprovidedincomputerreadableformatusingthe
current NENA format.Qwest shall provide Sprint
access to the Master Street and Address GuidecompatiblewiththeaccessQwestprovidesto
itself.
(F)3.2.10.3 Sprint will negotiate directly with the PSAP fordeterminationofenduserlocationdataandtheappropriateemergencyserviceproviderfortheALl/DMS database.
(F)3.2.10.3a For Sprint end user telephone number and routing
updates,Sprint will negotiate directly with Qwest'sagentfortheinputandvalidationofthisenduserdataintotheALI/DMS database.
(F)3.2.10.3b In most cases,in the Qwest territory the selective
routing table updates and the ALl/DMS database
will be managed by the same provider.Sprint
assumes all responsibility for the accuracy of the
data that Sprint provides for MSAG preparation
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and E911 Database operation.Qwest's agent andSprintshallarrangefortheautomatedinputandperiodicupdatingoftheE911databaseinformationrelatedtoSprintendusers.Qwest'sagentshallworkcooperativelywithSprintto
ensure the accuracy of the data transfer byverifyingitagainsttheMSAG.Qwest's agent shallacceptelectronicallytransmittedfilesormagnetictapethatconformtoNationalEmergencyNumberAssociation(NENA)format.
(F)3.2.10.4 Sprint will provide end user data to Qwest's agentforQwestALI/DMS database utilizing currentNENAstandards,including RecommendedFormatsForDataExchange,RecommendedStandardForStreetThoroughfareAbbreviations,and Recommended Protocols For Data Exchange.Qwest will furnish Sprint any variations to NENArecommendationsrequiredforALl/DMS databaseinput.
(F)3.2.10.5 Sprint will provide end user data to Qwest's agentforQwest's ALl/DMS database that are MSAGvalidandmeetallcomponentsoftheNENA
Recommended Measurements For Data Qualitystandard.
(F)3.2.10.6 Sprint will update its end user records provided toQwest's agent for Qwest's ALl/DMS database toagreewiththe911MSAGstandardsforitsservice
areas.
(F)3.2.10.7 Qwest will provide Sprint with the identification oftheQwest911tandemthatsenteseachgeographicareaservedbySprint.
(F)3.2.10.8 The Parties will cooperate in the routing of 911trafficinthoseinstanceswheretheALl/ANIinformationisnotavailableonapadicular911call.
(F)3.2.10.9 The primary 911 provider will provide the other
Party with the ten-digit telephone numbers ofeachPSAPagency,for which the primary 911providerprovidesthe911function.ThesenumberscanbeusedbytheotherPartytoacquireemergencytelephonenumberssothatParty's
operators can handle emergency calls in thoseinstanceswherethatParty's end user dials "O"
instead of "911".
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(F)3.2.11 If a third party (i.e.,LEC),is the primary service provider to acounty,Sprint will negotiate separately with such third partywithregardtotheprovisionof911servicetothecounty.AllrelationsbetweensuchthirdpartyandSprintaretotallyseparatefromthisAgreementandQwestmakesnorepresentationsonbehalfofthethirdparty.
(F)3.2.12 If Sprint is the primary service provider to the county,Sprint andQwestwillnegotiatethespecificprovisionsnecessaryforproviding911servicetothecountyandwillincludesuchprovisionsinanamendmenttothisAgreement.
(F)3.2.13 Sprint will separately negotiate with each county regarding thecollectionandreimbursementtothecountyofapplicableend
user taxes for 911 service.
(F)3.2.14 Sprint is responsible for network management of its networkcomponentstomeetthenetworkstandardsofQwestfor911calldelivery,which may also require compliance with theNetworkReliabilityCouncilRecommendations.
(F)3.2.15 The Parties shall provide a single point of contact to coordinateallactivitiesunderthisAgreement.
(F)3.2.16 Neither Party will reimburse the other for any expenses incurred
in the provision of E911 services equal to the level of serviceprovidedbyQwesttoitself.
(F)3.2.17 Pedormance Criteria.E911 Database accuracy shall be as setforthbelow:
(F)3.2.17.1 Accuracy of ALl/DMS data will be measured jointly
by the PSAPs and Qwest's database provider in aformatsuppliedbyQwest.The reports shall beforwardedtoSprintbyQwest's database provider
when relevant and will indicate incidents when
incorrect or no ALl/DMS data is displayed.
(F)3.2.17.2 Each discrepancy report will be jointly researched
by Qwest and Sprint.Corrective action will betakenimmediatelybytheresponsibleParty.
(F)3.2.17.3 Each Party will be responsible for the accuracy of
its end user records.Each Party specifically
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other
Party from any claims,damages,or suits related
to the accuracy of end user data provided forinclusionintheE911Database.
(F)3.2.18 911 Information
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(F)3.2.18.1 The Parties shall not use information providedunderthissectionforanyotherpurposethan911.
(F)3.2.18.2 Qwest will provide Sprint the locations of QwestE911tandemswithCLLIcodes.
(F)3.2.18.3 Qwest rate center information may be found in theLERG.Qwest wire center information may befoundintheGeneralExchangeTariff.ThePartiesimplementationteamswillwork
cooperatively to address questions and concernsregardingthisinformation.
(F)3.2.18.4 Qwest account team will work cooperatively toreview,where available,Qwest NXX overlay mapsanddetailedQwestNXXboundaries,as well as,where available,Qwest network map to confirmdiverseroutingforpurposesof911serviceprovisioning.The Parties will work together withthePSAPs,as necessary,to negotiate changes todiverserouting.
(F)3.2.18.5 Qwest shall provide a point-of-contact for eachdatabaseadministrator,where Qwest is theprimary911provider.Qwest shall identify which
Qwest ALl/DMS databases cover which states,counties,or parts thereof,and identify a point ofcontactforeachdatabaseadministrator.
(F)3.2.18.6 Qwest will provide,at Sprint's request,interconnection to 911 selective routing switch
(tandem)to route calls from the Sprint network tothecorrectPublicSafetyAnsweringPoint
("PSAP").
(F)3.2.18.7 Qwest must provide sufficient planning informationregardinganyanticipatednetworkimpactstotheE911networkwhichaffectsSprint.
(F)3.2.18.8 Once a PSAP has identified their default PSAP toQwest,Qwest will provide translations for routing
911 calls to that default PSAP,as necessary.Qwest will work cooperatively with Sprint toprovidecurrentinformationthatQwesthasavailableregardingdefaultPSAPs.Sprint willcommittoverifyPSAPdefaults,as necessary.
(F)4.Directory Assistance
Qwest shall provide non-discriminatory access to Directory Assistance on an unbundledbasistoSprintfortheprovisionoftelecommunicationsservicesunlessQwestprovides
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Sprint with Customized Routing or a compatible signaling protocol.Alternatively,uponrequest,Qwest shall make available to Sprint Directory Assistance Services underSection251(b)of the Act,at market rate.In the event Qwest is unable to provideCustomizedRoutingorcompatiblesignalingprotocoltoSprint,Qwest will provideDirectoryAssistanceonthefollowingterms:
(F)4.1 Description
(F)4.1.1 Directory Assistance (DA)service is a telephone number,voiceinformationservicethatQwestprovidestootherTelecommunicationsCarriersanditsownendusers.
(F)4.1.1.1 Local Directory Assistance service permits Sprint'senduserstoreceivepublishedandnon-listedtelephonenumberswithintheirNPAorLATA,whichever is greater.The telephone numbersprovidedareonlythosecontainedinQwest's
current DA database.
(F)4.1.1.2 If Sprint selects the National Directory Assistanceserviceoption,the geographic area shall beexpandedtoincludetheentireUnitedStates.Thetelephonenumbersprovidedarethosecontained
in Qwest's DA database as well as that of itsselectednationallistingsvendor.
(F)4.1.2 In all cases of directory assistance service provided by QwesttoSprintpursuanttothisAgreement,and Local Services thatSprintoffersforresaleshall,at Sprint's sole discretion,bebrandedexclusivelyasSprintservices,or otherwise,as Sprintshalldetermine,as long as it is in compliance with theIntellectualPropertysection,at Sprint's expense.InaccordancewithFCCrules,if Qwest is unable to offer brandingofSprintservices,it shall unbrand all such services for itself
and all other parties.
(F)4.1.3 If Sprint elects to receive the custom Call Branding option,
Qwest will provide custom Call Branding to Sprint,wheretechnicallyfeasible.Custom Call Branding provides the
announcement of Sprint's name to Sprint's end user during theintroductionofthecallandatthecompletionofthecall.
Custom Call Branding is an optional service available to Sprint.
(F)4.1.4 If Sprint elects to receive the intraLATA Call Completionserviceoption,Qwest will provide Call Completion service,where available,using the Qwest intraLATA Toll network which
allows Sprint's end user the option of completing the call to therequestednumberwithouthavingtooriginateanothercall.CallCompletionisanoptionalserviceavailabletoSprint.
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(F)4.1.5 Directory Service shall provide up to two listing requests percalland,where available,at present or in the future,and ifrequested,shall complete the call to one of the providedlistings.
(F)4.1.6 Qwest will design its network and processes to provideequivalentspeed-to-answer times as it provides its customers.
(F)4.2 Terms and Conditions
Qwest will provide access to Directory Assistance service via dedicatedmulti-frequency (MF)operator service trunks purchased from Qwest orprovidedbySprint.These operator service trunks will be connected directlytoQwest's Directory Assistance host switch or directly to a remote DirectoryAssistanceswitchviathetrunkside.Sprint will be required to order orprovideanOperatorServicetrunkforeachNPAserved.
(F)4.2.1 Upon Sprint acceptance of Qwest price quotation and wheretechnicallyfeasible(at present or in the future),Qwest shallrouteSprintcustomerDAcallstoSprintDAcenters.Sprint willpaythereasonableandappropriatecoststoobtainthisservice.
(F)4.3 Rate Elements
The following rates are contained in Part H of this Agreement.
(F)4.3.1 A per call rate is applicable for Local Directory Assistance andNationalDirectoryAssistanceServiceselectedbySprint.ThepercallrateincludesrecurringbrandingandcallcompletionchargesandmaybechangedfromtimetotimebyQwestandsuchchangesmayvaryfromstatetostate,but only upon thirty(30)calendar days prior written notice.
(F)4.3.2 A non-recurring setup and recording fee will be applicable forestablishingtheCustomCallBrandingoption.Such non-recurring charge must be paid prior to commencement of theservice.
(F)4.3.3 Additional charges for Qwest intraLATA Toll Service may alsoapplyforcompletedIntraLATATollcalls.
(F)4.4 Ordering Process
Sprint will complete the "Qwest Operator Services/Directory AssistanceQuestionnaireforLocalServiceProviders"to request Directory Assistanceservice.
(F)4.5 Billing
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(F)4.5.1 Qwest will track and bill Sprint on a monthly basis for the
number of calls placed to Qwest's Directory Assistance service
by Sprint's end users.
(F)4.5.2 For purposes of determining when Sprint is obligatedto pay the
per call rate,the call shall be deemed made and Sprint shall be
obligated to pay when the call is received by the Operator
Services switch.Further,an end user may request and receive
no more than two telephone numbers per Directory Assistance
call.Qwest will not credit,rebate or waive the per call charge
due to any failure to provide a telephone number.
(F)5.Directory Listings
(F)5.1 White Pages Directory Listings
(F)5.1.1 Description
White Pages Listings Service (Listings)consists of Qwest
placing the names,addresses and telephone numbers of
Sprint's end users in Qwest's listing database,based on end
user information provided to Qwest by Sprint.Qwest is
authorized to use Listings in Directory Assistance (DA)and as
noted below.
(F)5.1.2 Terms and Conditions
(F)5.1.2.1 Sprint will provide in OBF standard,mechanized
format,and Qwest will accept at no charge,one
primary listing for each main telephone number
belonging to Sprint's end users.Primary listings
for Sprint will include the end user Listings for any
resold services or wireless services and are
further defined in Qwest's general exchange
Tariffs.Sprint will be charged for premium and
privacy listings,(e.g.,additional,foreign,cross
reference,informational,etc.),at Qwest's general
exchange listing Tariff rates,less the wholesale
discount.If Sprint utilizes Remote Call Forwarding
for local number portability,Sprint can list only one
number without charge -either the end user's
original telephone number or Sprint-assigned
number.The standard discounted rate for an
additional listing applies to the other number.
(F)5.1.2.2 Qwest will furnish Sprint the Listings format
specifications.All manual requests are
considered a project and require coordination
between Sprint and Qwest to determine time
frames.
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(F)5.1.2.3 To the extent that state Tariffs limit Qwest'sliabilitywithregardtoListings,the applicable stateTariff(s)is incorporated herein and supersedes theLimitationofLiabilitySectionofthisAgreementwithrespecttoListingsonly.
(F)5.1.2.4 Qwest is responsible for maintaining Listings,including entering,changing,correcting,rearranging and removing Listings in accordancewithSprintorders.Qwest will take reasonablestepsinaccordancewithindustrypracticestoaccommodatenon-published and non-listedListingsprovidedthatSprinthassuppliedQwestthenecessaryprivacyindicatorsonsuchListings.
(F)5.1.2.5 Qwest will include Sprint Listings in Qwest'sDirectoryAssistanceservicetoensurethatcallerstoQwest's Directory Assistance service have non-discriminatory access to Sprint's Listings.
(F)5.1.2.6 Qwest will ensure Sprint Listings provided toQwestareincludedinthewhitepagesdirectorypublishedonQwest's behalf,in accordance withSprint's selection above.
(F)5.1.2.7 Sprint agrees to provide to Qwest its end usernames,addresses and telephone numbers in astandardmechanizedformat,as specified byQwest.
(F)5.1.2.8 Sprint will supply its ACNA/CIC or CLCC/OCN,asappropriate,with each order to provide Qwest themeansofidentifyingListingsownership.
(F)5.1.2.9 Sprint represents and warrants the end userinformationprovidedtoQwestisaccurateandcorrect.Sprint further represents and warrantsthatithasreviewedallListingsprovidedtoQwest,including end user requested restrictions on usesuchasnon-published and non-listed.Sprint shallbesolelyresponsibleforknowingandadheringtostatelawsorrulingsregardingListings(e.g.,nosolicitationrequirementsinthestatesofArizonaandOregon,privacy requirements in Colorado),and for supplying Qwest with the applicable Listinginformation.
(F)5.1.2.10 Sprint is responsible for all dealings with,and onbehalfof,Sprint's end users,including:
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(F)5.1.2.10.1 All end user account activity,(e.g.
end user queries and complaints).
(F)5.1.2.10.2 All account maintenance activity,
(e.g.,additions,changes,issuance
of orders for Listings to Qwest).
(F)5.1.2.10.3 Determining privacy requirements
and accurately coding the privacy
indicators for Sprint's end user
information.If end user information
provided by Sprint to Qwest does
not contain a privacy indicator,no
privacy restrictions will apply.
(F)5.1.2.10.4 Any additional services requested
by Sprint's end users.
(F)5.2 Directory Assistance List
(F)5.2.1 Description
(F)5.2.1.1 Directory Assistance List (DA List)Information
consists of all Qwest and,where available,the end
user name,address and telephone number
information of other LECs,along with other related
elements required in the provision of DirectoryAssistanceservicetoSprint's end users.In the
case of end users who have non-published
listings,Qwest shall provide the end user's local
numbering plan area ("NPA"),address,and an
indicator to identify the non-published status of the
listing to Sprint;however,the non-published
telephone number shall not be provided.
(F)5.2.1.2 Sprint grants Qwest a non-exclusive license to
incorporate Listings information into its Directory
Assistance (DA)database for the sole use of
Directory Assistance listings.With this license
Qwest will incorporate Listings in the DA
database.
(F)5.2.1.3.No prior authorization is needed for Qwest to
release Listings to directory assistance providers
for the sole use of providing Directory Assistance.
Qwest will incorporate Listings information in all
existing and future Directory Assistance
applications developed by Qwest.Listings shall
not be provided or sold in such a manner as to
segregate end users by carrier.Qwest will not
charge for updating and maintaining the Listings
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database.Sprint will not receive compensation
from Qwest for any sale of Listings by Qwest.
(F)5.2.1.4 From the time that Qwest receives the Sprint
customer data,the processing interval forupdatingthedatabasewithSprintwillbeaccomplishedinthesamemannerandtimeliness
as Qwest updates the database for itself.
(F)5.2.1.5 Some LECs and CLECs allow Qwest to supplytheirDAListInformationtoSprintwithoutobtainingpriorapproval.Other LECs/CLECsrequireSprinttonegotiateseparateagreements
for the use of their DA List Information.Qwest willprovideSprintwithalistofLEC/CLECs that mayrequireseparatenegotiation(s).In the latter event,
Sprint may elect to obtain such authorization andprovideQwestasignedletterofauthorization
before Qwest can release the LEC/CLEC's DA ListInformation.Sprint will give Qwest fourteen (14)days notice prior to the termination of any separateagreementfortheuseofDAListInformation.
Upon the effective date of such termination,QwestwillnolongersupplySprintwiththeLEC/CLEC's
DA List Information.Sprint's use of other
LEC/CLEC's end user listings shall be inaccordancewiththetermsandconditionsoftheseparateagreementbetweenSprintandthat
LEC/CLEC.Sprint has the right to assume,andQwestisresponsible,to have all appropriateauthorizationsforDirectoryListinginformationprovidedtoSprint.
(F)5.2.1.6 Qwest will provide DA List Information via initial
loads and daily updates either by means of amagnetictapeorNetworkDataMover(NDM)or
as otherwise mutually agreed upon by the Parties.Qwest will provide all changes,additions ordeletionstotheDAListInformationovernightonadailybasis.The Parties will use a mutually agreed
upon format for the data loads.
(F)5.2.1.7 DA List Information shall specify whether the
subscriber is a residential,business,orgovernmentsubscriber.
(F)5.2.1.8 In the event Sprint requires a reload of DA ListInformationfromQwest's database in order tovalidate,synchronize or reconcile its database,a
reload will be made available according to the ratespecifiedinPartHofthisAgreement.
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(F)5.2.1.9 Qwest and Sprint will cooperate in the designation
of a location to which the data will be provided.
(F)5.2.2 Terms and Conditions
(F)5.2.2.1 Qwest grants to Sprint a non-exclusive,non-
transferable,revocable license to use the DA ListInformationsolelyforthepurposeofprovidingDA
service subject to the terms and conditions of thisAgreement.As it pertains to the DA List
information in this Agreement,"DA service"shall
mean the provision via either a live operator,
mechanized voice,or electronic delivery of
telephone number and address information for an
identified telephone service end user or the name
and/or address of the telephone service end user
for an identified telephone number.
(F)S.2.2.2 The Parties shall not use the DA List Information
obtained under this Agreement for any other
purpose whatsoever.By way of example and not
limitation,DA List Information shall not be used by
the other Party for soliciting subscribers,
telemarketing,creating or distributing marketing
lists or other compilations of marketing
information,publishing any form of directory in any
media whatsoever,or providing any Internet or on-
line DA service.
(F)5.2.2.3 Qwest shall retain all right,title,interest and
ownership in and to the DA Listing Information it
provides hereunder.Sprint acknowledges and
understands that while it may disclose the names,
addresses,and telephone numbers (or an
indication of non-published status)of Qwest's end
users to a third party calling its DirectoryAssistanceforsuchinformation,the fact that such
end user subscribes to Qwest's
telecommunications services is confidential and
proprietary information and shall not be disclosed
to any third party.
(F)5.2.2.4 Sprint shall not sublicense,copy or allow any third
party to access,download,copy or use the DA List
Information,or any portions thereof,or any
information extracted therefrom.Each Party shall
take commercially reasonable and prudent
measures to prevent disclosure and unauthorized
use of Qwest's DA List Information at least equal
to the measures it takes to protect its own
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confidential and proprietary information,includingbutnotlimitedtoimplementingadequate
computer security measures to preventunauthorizedaccesstoQwest's DA ListInformationwhencontainedinanydatabase.
(F)5.2.2.5 Any disclosure of the fact that an end user
subscribes to Qwest's telecommunications
services or unauthorized use of Qwest's DA List
information shall be considered a material breach
of this Agreement and shall be resolved under the
Dispute Resolution provisions of this Agreement.
(F)5.2.2.6 Within five (5)days after the expiration or earlierterminationofthisAgreement,Sprint shall (a)
return and cease using any and all DA List
Information which it has in its possession or
control,(b)extract and expunge any and all copiesofsuchDAListinformation,any portions thereof,
and any and all information extracted therefrom,
its files and records,whether in print or electronicformorinanyothermediawhatsoever,and (c)provide a written certification to Qwest from anofficerthatalloftheforegoingactionshavebeen
completed.
(F)5.2.2.7 Sprint is responsible for ensuring that it has proper
security measures in place to protect the privacy
of the end user information contained within the
DA List Information.Sprint must remove from its
database any telephone number for an end user
whose listing has become non-published when sonotifiedbyQwest.
(F)5.2.2.8 Audits --In accordance with Part G of this
Agreement,Qwest may request a comprehensive
audit of Sprint's use of the DA List Information.
In addition to the terms specified in (G)10,the
following also apply:
(F)5.2.2.8.1 As used herein,"Audit"shall mean
a comprehensive review of the other
Party's delivery and use of the DA
List Information provided hereunder
and such other Party's performance
of its obligations under this
Agreement.Either Party (the
"Requesting Party")may perform up
to two (2)Audits per 12-month
period commencing with the
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effective date of this Agreement.
Qwest shall be entitled to "seed"or
specially code some or all of the DA
List Information that it provides
hereunder in order to trace such
information during an Audit and
ensure compliance with the
disclosure and use restrictions set
forth above.
(F)5.2.2.8.2 Qwest and Sprint shall cooperate to
correct errors when they are
identified in the DA database.
(F)5.2.3 Rate Elements
(F)5.2.3.1 Initial Database Load --A "snapshot"of data in the
Qwest DA List Information database or portion of
the database at the time the order is received.
(F)5.2.3.2 Reload --A "snapshot"of the data in the Qwest
DA List Information database or portion of the
database required in order to refresh the data in
Sprint's database.
(F)5.2.3.3 Daily Updates --Daily change activity affecting DA
List Information in the listings database.
(F)5.2.3.4 One-Time Set-Up Fees --Charges for special
database loads.
(F)5.2.3.5 Output Charges --Media charges resulting from
either the electronic transmission or tape delivery
of the DA List Information including any shipping
costs.
(F)5.2.4 Ordering
(F)5.2.4.1 Sprint may order the initial DA List Information
load or update files for Qwest's local exchange
service areas in its 14 state operating territory or,
where technically feasible,Sprint may order by
Qwest White Page Directory Code or NPA.
(F)5.2.4.2 Special requests for data at specific geographic
levels (such as NPA)must be negotiated in order
to address data integrity issues.
(F)5.2.4.3 Sprint shall use the Directory Assistance List
Order Form found in the Interconnect &Resale
Resource Guide.
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(F)5.2.5 Billing
Recurring and non-recurring rates for DA List Information arespecifiedinPartHofthisAgreement.
(F)6.Toll and Assistance Operator Services
Qwest shall provide non-discriminatory access to Operator Services on an unbundledbasistoSprintfortheprovisionoftelecommunicationsservicesunlessQwestprovidesSprintwithCustomizedRoutingoracompatiblesignalingprotocol.Alternatively,uponrequest,Qwest shall make available to Sprint Operator Services under Section 251(b)oftheAct,at market rates.In the event Qwest is unable to provide Customized Routing orcompatiblesignalingprotocoltoSprint,Qwest will provide Operator Services on thefollowingterms:
(F)6.1 Description
Listed below are the functions of Operator Services available to Sprint:
(F)6.1.1 Local Assistance -Provide assistance to Sprint's end usersrequestinghelporinformationonplacingorcompletinglocalcalls,connecting to home NPA directory assistance,andprovideotherinformationandguidance,including referral to thebusinessofficeandrepair,as may be consistent with Qwest'scustomarypracticeforprovidingenduserassistance.
(F)6.1.2 intraLATA Toll Assistance --Provide assistance to Sprint's end
users requesting help or information on placing or completingintraLATATollcalls.Nothing in this Section is intended toobligateQwesttoprovideanytollservicestoSprintorSprint'sendusers.Qwest will direct Sprint's end user to contact theirprovidertocompleteIntraLATATollcalls.Subject toavailabilityandcapacity,access may be provided via operatorservicestrunkspurchasedfromQwestorprovidedbySprintviaCollocationarrangementstoroutecallstoSprint's platform.
(F)6.1.4 Busy Line Verification ("BLV")is performed when Sprint's end
user requests assistance from the operator bureau todetermineifthecalledlineisinuse.The operator will notcompletethecallfortheenduserinitiatingtheBLVinquiry.Only one BLV attempt will be made per end user call,and achargeshallapply.
(F)6.1.5 Busy Line Interrupt ("BLl")is performed when Sprint's end userrequestsassistancefromtheoperatortointerruptatelephonecallinprogressafterBLVhasoccurred.The operator willinterruptthebusylineandinformthecalledpartythatthereisacallwaiting.The operator will only interrupt the busy line andwillnotconnectSprint's end user and the calling party.TheoperatorwillmakeonlyoneBLIattemptperendusercalland
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the applicable charge applies whether or not the called party
releases the line.
(F)6.1.6 Quote Service -Provide time and charges to hotellmotel and
other end users of Sprint for guest/account identification.
(F)6.1.7 Coin Refund Requests -Provide information regarding Sprint's
end users requesting coin refunds.
(F)6.1.8 In all cases of operator service provided by Qwest to Sprint
pursuant to this Agreement,and Local Services that Sprint
offers for resale shall,at Sprint's sole discretion,be branded
exclusivelyas Sprint services,or otherwise,as Sprint shall
determine,as long as it is in compliance with the Intellectual
Property section,at Sprint's expense.In accordance with FCC
rules,if Qwest is unable to offer branding of Sprint services,it
shall unbrand all such services for itself and all other parties.
(F)6.2 Terms and Conditions
(F)6.2.1 Interconnection to Qwest Operator Services from an end office
to Qwest is technically feasible at two distinct points on the
trunk side of the switch.The first connection point is an
operator services trunk connected directly to the Qwest
Operator Services host switch.The second connection point is
an operator services trunk connected directly to a remote
Qwest Operator Services switch.
(F)6.2.2 Trunk provisioning and facility ownership will follow Qwest
guidelines.
(F)6.2.3 Operator Services Interconnection will require an operator
services type trunk between the Sprint switch and the
Interconnection point at the Qwest operator tandem.
(F)6.2.4 The technical requirements of operator services type trunks
and the circuits to connect the positions to the host are covered
in the Operator Services Systems Generic Requirement
(OSSGR),Bellcoreffelcordia document FR-NWT-000271,
Section 6 (Signaling)and Section 10 (System Interfaces)in
general requirements form.
(F)6.2.5 Each Party's operator bureau shall accept BLV and BLI
inquiries from the operator bureau of the other Party in order to
allow transparent provision of BLV/BLI traffic between the
Parties'networks,where technically capable to each operator.
(F)6.2.6 Each Party shall route BLV/BLI traffic inquiries over separate
direct trunks (not the local/IntraLATA trunks)established
between the Parties'respective operator bureaus.
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(F)6.2.7 Qwest will perform Operator Services in accordance withoperatingmethods,practices,and standards in effect for all itsendusers.
(F)6.2.8 It is understood that Qwest shall not be obligated to providespecificoperatorserviceswheretherearefacilityortechnicallimitations.Qwest,in its reasonable discretion,may modify andchangethenature,extent and detail of specific operatorservicesfromtimetotime,but Qwest shall make available toSprintallOperatorServicesthatQwestprovidestoitsowncustomers.
(F)6.2.9 Qwest shall maintain adequate equipment and personnel toreasonablyperformtheOperatorServices.Sprint shall provideandmaintainthefacilitiesnecessarytoconnectitsenduserstothelocationswhereQwestprovidestheOperatorServicesandtoprovideallinformationanddataneededorreasonablyrequestedbyQwestinordertoperformtheOperatorServices.
(F)6.3 Rate Elements
Qwest offers to Sprint the following two service/pricing options:
(F)6.3.1 Option A -Price Per Message
(F)6.3.1.1 Operator Handled Calling Card -For eachcompletedcallingcardcallthatwasdialed0-where the operator entered the calling cardnumber.
(F)6.3.1.2 Machine Handled Call -For each completed callthatwasdialed0+where the end user entered therequiredinformation,such as calling card number.
(F)6.3.1.3 Station Call -For each completed station call,including station sent paid,collect,third numberspecialbillingor0-calling card call.
(F)6.3.1.4 Person Call -For each completed person topersoncallregardlessofthebillingusedbytheenduser.
(F)6.3.1.5 Connect to Directory Assistance -For eachoperatorplacedcalltodirectoryassistance.
(F)6.3.1.6 Busy Line Verify -For each call where theoperatordeterminesthatconversationexistsonaline.
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(F)6.3.1.7 Busy Line Interrupt --For each call where the
operator interrupts conversation on a busy line
and requests release of the line.
(F)6.3.1.8 Operator Assistance --For each local call
completed or not,that does not potentially
generate an operator surcharge.These calls
include,but are not limited to:calls given the DDD
rate because of transmission problems;calls
where the operator has determined there should
be no charge,such as Busy Line Verify attempts
where conversation was not found on the line;
calls where the end user requests information from
the operator and no attempt is made to complete a
call;and calls for quote service.
(F)6.3.1.9 "Completed call"as used in this Section,shall
mean that the end user makes contact with the
location,telephone number,person or extension
designated by the end user.A completed call
shall be computed and recorded in accordance
with the methods and practices of Qwest and the
operating capacity and ability of Qwest's
measuring equipment.
(F)6.3.2 Option B -Price Per Work Second and Computer Handled
Calls
(F)6.3.2.1 Operator Handled -Per operator work second for
all operator assisted services and functions of
services.Sprint is charged per work second for all
calls originating from its end users and facilities
that go to Qwest's operator for handling.Work
second charging begins when the Qwest operator
position connects with Sprint's end user and
terminates when the corinection between the
Qwest operator position and Sprint's end user is
terminated.
(F)6.3.2.2 Machine Handled -Per call for all services which
are handled solely by computers and Qwest
equipment.Calls without live operator intervention
are computer (machine)handled and include,but
are not limited to,credit card calls where the end
user enters the calling card number,calls
originating from coin telephones where the
computer requests deposit of coins,additional end
user key actions,recording of end user voice,etc.
(F)6.4 Ordering Process
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Sprint will complete the "Qwest Operator Services/Directory AssistanceQuestionnaireforLocalServiceProviders"to request Operator Services.Sprint represents that the information provided is true and correct to the bestofitsknowledgeandbelief.
(F)6.5 Billing
(F)6.5.1 Qwest will track usage and bill Sprint for the calls placed bySprint's end users and facilities.
(F)6.5.2 Qwest will compute Sprint's invoice based on both Option A(Price Per Message)and Option B (Price Per Work SecondandMachineHandledCalls).Qwest will charge Sprintwhicheverresultisless.
(F)6.5.3 If,due to equipment malfunction or other error,Qwest does nothaveavailablethenecessaryinformationtocompileanaccuratebillingstatement,Qwest may render a reasonablyestimatedbill,but shall notify Sprint of the methods of suchestimateandcooperateingoodfaithwithSprinttoestablishafair,equitable estimate.Qwest shall render a bill reflectingactualbillablequantitieswhenandiftheinformationnecessaryforthebillingstatementbecomesavailable.
(F)7.Advanced Intelligent Network (AIN)
(F)7.1 Description
(F)7.1.1 AIN services are offered and available as an enhancement toSprint's SS7 capable network structure and operation of AINVersion0.1 capable switches.
(F)7.1.2 Access to AIN Service Creation Environment-(AASCE)allowsSprinttoutilizeQwest's AIN service application developmentprocesstodevelopnewAINservicesorfeatures.The resultingIntellectualPropertywillbeownedbySprintandwillbecontrolledbySprint.AASCE is determined on an individualcasebasis.The elements are also combined on an individual
case basis to meet Sprint's request.Services developedthroughtheAASCEprocesscaneitherbeimplementedinQwest's network or handed off to Sprint to be installed in itsownnetwork.
(F)7.1.3 Access to AIN OSS/SMS (AAOS)-This service allows Sprint toprovidespecificQwestAINservices/features to its end users
as well as any AIN service that is deployed for Sprint utilizingtheAASCEprocessinQwest's SCP.Qwest is responsible fortheprovisioningoftheseAINservices.Sprint will be able topopulatedataforprovisioningoftheCallProcessingRecords
(CPRs)stored in the SCP for AIN services.The process to
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provision,modify or update information in the AIN databases is
predominately manual.At such time remote terminal access is
available for Qwest,it shall also be available for Sprint.
(F)7.1.4 AIN Query Processing (AQP)-TCAP queries are used to
collect information from the AIN database for use in call
processing of the AIN based services above.Sprint launches a
query from an AIN capable switch over the SS7 network to the
Qwest Signal Transfer Point (STP).Routing may be
accomplished in two scenarios:
From the Sprint Service Switching Point (SSP)through a
Qwest Local STP and then to the Qwest Regional STP
(RSTP).
Through a Sprint RSTP to a Qwest RSTP arrangement.
From the RSTP,the query is directed to Qwest's SCP to
collect data for the response to the originating switch.
(F)7.2 Terms and Conditions
(F)7.2.1 Access to AIN Service Creation Environment (AASCE)-
Since each proposed service is unique and complex,when
AASCE is ordered,Qwest conducts a feasibility study which
estimates the amount of time and cost necessary to develop
the proposed service or enhancement.The charges
associated with the feasibility analysis,development and
implementation are negotiated under a separate contract.The
service is developed and tested in a Qwest lab environment.If
the service is implemented in Qwest's network,it goes through
network test prior to implementation.
(F)7.2.2 Access to AIN OSS/SMS (AAOS)
(F)7.2.2.1 Prior to activation of the AIN feature,Sprint's
switch point code must be activated for AIN
processing on the CCSAC/SS7 link that is sending
the AlN query.
(F)7.2.2.2 Qwest will provide requirements for data load
preparation and delivery by Sprint.
(F)7.2.2.3 In order to make AAOS service work,service logic
must be loaded to provision an AIN service on the
platform for Sprint.Qwest is responsible for
provisioning the Call Processing Record (CPR)in
the SCP.
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(F)7.2.2.4 Each end user line must be provisioned by thefacilityowner.Sprint is responsible for setting theAINtriggerinitsswitch.
(F)7.2.2.5 AIN Query Processing Qwest will certify and test
the Sprint switch for AIN message transmission to
assure quality performance as described in Part E.
Qwest and Sprint will test cooperatively.
(F)7.2.2.6 Access to the Qwest AlN databases will beavailableforaccessthroughaQwestSTPby
Sprint through either purchase of the Qwest local
switching element or through the SS7 connection
with Sprint's switch.
(F)7.3 Rate Elements
(F)7.3.1 Access to AIN Service Creation Environment (AASCE)-Hourly
rates are applicable for each component of the AASCE service
according to the estimates determined in the feasibility
analysis.A separate contract will identify the specific charges
for each component and specify the terms and conditions for
payment.
(F)7.3.2 Access to AIN OSS/SMS (AAOS)--AAOS is billed a monthly
recurring and a one-time non-recurring charge for each AINfeatureactivated,per telephone number.
(F)7.3.3 AIN Query Processing -The AIN service is billed a monthly
recurring and/or a per query charge.
(F)7.4 Ordering
(F)7.4.1 AASCE is ordered on an individual case basis and is
coordinated through the Qwest Account Manager and ProductManager.One-time and miscellaneous charges are detailed in
the contract described above.
Sprint and Qwest will negotiate all deliverables and associated
dates so that a mutually agreeable schedule is established.
Due date intervals are negotiated on an individual case basis.
(F)7.4.2 AAOS is ordered using the LSR form.
(F)7.4.2.1 In the event that miscellaneous charges apply,
they will be applied consistent with the application
used for equivalent senrices ordered by Qwest
end users.
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(F)7.4.2.2 The due date intervals will be consistent with the
due dates used for equivalent services ordered by
Qwest end users.Upon receipt of a complete and
accurate LSR,Qwest will load the Sprint records
into the AIN database to meet the negotiated due
date for the service,with a maximum completion
interval of ten (10)business days.Qwest will also
establish translations at the STP to allow query
access from the Sprint switch within ten (10)
business days.
(F)7.4.2.3 Completion notification will be either by e-mail or
by fax.
(F)7.4.2.4 Qwest will provide jeopardy notification under
terms and conditions consistent with Qwest end
users.
(F)7.4.2.5 Qwest will provide Firm Order Confirmation (FOC)
under terms and conditions consistent with Qwest
end users.
(F)7.4.2.6 The service order interval begins when a complete
and accurate LSR is received in the Interconnect
Service Center by 3:00 p.m.,Mountain Time.
(F)7.4.3 AIN Query Processing (AQP)--is specific to the service
ordered and must be established at the time of the AAOS
ordering process.
(F)8.Interconnection to Line Information Database (LIDB)
(F)8.1 Description
(F)8.1.1 Description -Line Information Database (LIDB)Storage.
Line Information Database (LIDB)stores various telephone line
numbers and Special Billing Number (SBN)data used by
operator services systems to process and bill Alternately Billed
Services (ABS)calls.The operator services system accesses
LIDB data to provide originating line (calling number),billing
number and terminating line (called number)information.LIDB
is used for calling card validation,fraud prevention,billing or
service restrictions and the sub-account information to be
included on the call's billing record.
Bellcore/Telcordia's GR-446-CORE defines the interface
between the administration system and LIDB including specific
message formats (Bellcore/Telcordia's TR-NWP-000029,
Section 10).
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(F)8.1.2 Description -Line Validation Administration System (LVAS)Access
LVAS is the comprehensive administrative management toolwhichloadstheLIDBdataandcoordinateslinerecordupdates
in Qwest's redundant LIDB databases.LVAS is the vehiclewhichauditsstoredinformationandassuresaccurateresponses.
Development is currently in progress which will allow Sprint
access to an electronic interface which will enable Sprint toadd,update,and delete Sprint end user line records.Until anelectronicinterfaceisavailable,Sprint will submit LIDB updatesviaamanualfaxore-mail process.
LVAS access is available only to facility based CLECs.
(F)8.1.3 Description -LIDB Query Service
LIDB Query Service provides information to query originatorsforuseinprocessingAlternatelyBilledServices(ABS)calls.ABS call types include calling card,billed to third number,andcollectcalls.
On behalf of Sprint Qwest will process LIDB queries from queryoriginators(Telecommunications Carriers)requesting Sprinttelephonelinenumberdata.Qwest allows LIDB query accessthroughQwestregionalSTPs.The terms and conditions whichapplytoLIDBQuerySenriceareinaccordancewithFCCTariff
#5,Section 20.
(F)8.1.4 Description -Fraud Alert Notification
The WatchDog Fraud Management System (FMS)processestheLIDBquerydetailrecordstoestablishpatternsandidentifypotentialfraudulentsituations.WatchDog issues an alert to theQwestFraudInvestigationUnit(FlU).Qwest will notify Sprint ofsystemalertsonSprintenduserlines.
(F)8.2 Terms and Conditions
(F)8.2.1 Terms and Conditions -Line Information Database (LIDB)
Storage
Sprint will provide initial data,add,update or delete data,and
license said data to Qwest for placement in Qwest's LIDB.Sprint will provide and maintain necessary information solely for
the purpose of enabling Qwest to provide LIDB services.Sprintwillensure,to the extent possible,the accuracy of the dataprovidedtoQwestforstorageinQwest's LIDB,and supply
updated and changed data in a timely manner.
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(F)8.2.2 Normal requests for LIDB updates will be processed in the
same manner and timelines that Qwest provides to itself,its
affiliates,as required by law,or other similarly situated
telecommunications carriers.Sprint may request of Qwest
priority updates to Sprint LIDB data upon demonstration of
critical need (e.g.,to support fraud protection,deny/restore,
etc.).
(F)8.2.3 Terms and Conditions -LVAS Access
Sprint will provide Qwest with the following information:
(F)8.2.3.1 The LlDB service requested (i.e.calling name,
calling cards,Originating Line Number Screening
(OLNS),ABS,etc.);
(F)8.2.3.2 Sprint's Revenue Accounting Office (RAO),
Operating Customer Number (OCN),and/or Local
Service Provider Identification (LSPI);
(F)8.2.3.3 The NPA NXX and signaling point codes for the
operator or end office switches from which queries
are launched;
(F)8.2.3.4 The identity of Sprint's SS7 provider for Number
Portability,ABS,OLNS and calling name;
(F)8.2.3.5 The identity of Sprint's operator services provider
for ABS queries;
(F)8.2.3.6 The contact names and fax numbers of all Sprint
personnel to be contacted for fraud notification,
and LIDB data administration.
(F)8.2.3.7 The establishment of Sprint line records will be
provisioned through an interim manual process.
An ASCil file must be e-mailed from Sprint to
Qwest up to two times per day,at 12:00 p.m.and
5:00 p.m.Mountain Time.
(F)8.2.3.8 After Qwest receives the file,Qwest will attempt to
load the file into LVAS.If Qwest successfully
loads the file into LVAS,the originator of Sprint's
files will be notified by Qwest.
(F)8.2.3.9 In the event that Qwest is not successful in
loading the file because errors were detected,
Qwest will e-mail the file back to Sprint with an
error notice.
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(F)8.2.3.10 Sprint will e-mail to Qwest all updates,adds,
changes,and deletions,subsequent to the initial
file for establishment.
(F)8.2.3.11 Qwest will provide to Sprint the necessarymethodsandprocedureswhentheLVASelectronicinterfacebecomesavailable.
(F)8.2.4 Terms and Conditions -LIDB Query Service
(F)8.2.4.1 All LIDB queries and responses from operator
services systems and end offices are transmitted
over a CCS network using a Signaling System 7
(SS7)protocol (TR-NWT-000246,Bell
Communications Research Specification ofSignalingSystem7).Qwest will not limit LIDB
query and responses based on the switchingtechnologyused,so long as the LIDB queryfollowsTCAPguidelines.
(F)8.2.4.2 The application data needed for processing LIDB
data are formatted as Transaction CapabilitiesApplicationPart(TCAP)messages.TCAP
messages may be carried as an application levelprotocolusingSS7protocolsforbasicmessage
transport.
(F)8.2.4.3 The SCP node provides all protocol and interface
support.Sprint SS7 connections will be required
to meet Bellcore/Telcordia's GR905,TR954 and
Qwest's Technical Publication 77342specifications.
(F)8.2.4.4 Qwest will include Sprint-provided data in Qwest's
LIDB,and allow access to the data subject to
Qwest negotiated agreements with
Telecommunications Carriers,allowing Sprint's
end users the same benefits of said agreements
as enjoyed by Qwest end users.Qwest will updateSprintdata,as requested by Sprint.Qwest will
perform services provided hereunder anddeterminetheapplicablestandardforthedata,in
accordance with operating methods,practices andstandardsineffect.
(F)8.2.5 Terms and Conditions -Fraud Alert Notification
Qwest will notify Sprint of system alerts on Sprint end user
lines.At the direction of Sprint,Qwest will institute a block topreventanyfurtheroccurrenceoffraudoruncollectabletoll
charges in accordance with practices used by Qwest for its own
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end users.Such practices include,but are not limited to,
removing from valid data those data which incur fraud or
uncollectable toll charges.
(F)8.3 Rate Elements
(F)8.3.1 Rate Elements -Line Information Database (LIDB)Storage
LIDB Data Storage does not have a recurring charge.When
electronic access becomes available,a one-time non-recurring
fee will be charged for the initial load of Sprint's data into LlDB.
(F)8.3.2 Rate Elements -Line Validation Administration System (LVAS)
Access
(F)8.3.2.1 LIDB Line Record Initial Load Charge -Qwest's
vendor charges Qwest to format end user line
record information data so that it may be loaded
into LVAS.Qwest will pass this non-recurring
charge along to Sprint.
(F)8.3.2.2 Mechanized Service Account Update -LVAS
Access is the product which allows Sprint to add,
update and delete telephone line numbers from
the Qwest LIDB for Sprint's end users.LVAS
processing will be billed per each addition or
update processed.No charge to delete.
(F)8.3.2.3 Individual Line Record Audit -Sprint may verify
the data for a given ten-digit line number using an
inquiry on its end user data.
(F)8.3.2.4 Account Group Audit -Sprint may audit an
individual Account Group NPA-NXXusing a fax.
(F)8.3.2.5 Expedited Request Charge for Manual Updates -
An update request that is outside of the normal
batch process and requires immediate action to
the database (i.e.,deny PIN number).
(F)8.3.3 Rate Elements -LlDB Query Service
A query validation rate and a query transportation rate will apply
to all LIDB queries for Alternately Billed Services (ABS)calls
processed by an Operator Services Switch.
(F)8.3.4 Rate Elements -Fraud Alert Notification
Fraud Alert Notification will be billed on a per alert basis.
(F)8.4 Ordering Process
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(F)8.4.1 Ordering -Line Information Database (LIDB)Storage
(F)8.4.1.1 Qwest will be responsible for loading and updatingSprint's line records into the LIDB database from
the data provided by Sprint.The establishment ofSprintlinerecordswillbeprovisionedthroughaninterimmanualprocess.An ASCll file must be e-
mailed from Sprint to Qwest.Updates,additions,changes and deletions subsequent to the initial fileforestablishmentcaneitherbee-mailed or faxed
to Qwest.Sprint is responsible for the accuracy of
the data which is sent to Qwest.
(F)8.4.1.2 inquiries from Sprint must be faxed to Qwest using
the approved forms appropriate for the type of
inquiry requested.
(F)8.4.2 Ordering-LVAS Access
LVAS report queries from Sprint must be faxed to QwestMlDAScenterusingtheapprovedformsappropriateforthetypeofinquiryrequested.
(F)8.4.3 Ordering-LIDB inquiry Service
(F)8.4.3.1 LIDB requires a connection to the CommonChannelSignalingNetwork(CCSN),therefore,
Sprint must have Common Channel Signaling
Access Capability (CCSAC).
(F)8.4.3.2 Provisioning of LIDB is done via the LIDB Access
Request Form.In addition to the LIDB Request
Form,Hub Providers requesting LIDB services onbehalfofendusersmustfurnishQwestaLetterofAgencytoprovethattheyhavecustomerauthorizationtoprovidetheseservices.This letter
must be on file prior to provisioning.
(F)8.4.4 Ordering -Fraud Alert Notification
As part of the planning for LIDB Data Storage,Sprint willprovideQwestacontactforfraudnotification.The contact
must be available 24 hours a day,7 days a week.Qwest willnottakeanyactionwhenfraudnotificationisreceivedother
than to notify Sprint.Sprint may request that Qwest deny acallingcard.Any request of this type must be followed up by afaxasaconfirmation.
(F)8.5 Billing
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(F)8.5.1 Line Validation Administration System (LVAS)Access
When electronic access becomes available,a per query rate
will apply to each Mechanized Service Account Update,
Individual Line Record Audit,Account Group Audit,and
Expedited Request Charge for Manual Updates.
(F)8.5.2 LIDB Query Service
LIDB Query Service will be billed as outlined in FCC Tariff No.
5,Section 20.
(F)8.5.3 Fraud Alert Notification
A per occurrence rate will apply for each Fraud notification
alert.
(F)9.Access to Poles,Ducts,Conduits,and Rights of Way
(F)9.1 Description
(F)9.1.1 Pole Attachments -Qwest will lease available pole attachment
space to Sprint for the placing of Sprint's facilities for the
purpose of transmitting Telecommunications Services,on the
same basis that Qwest provides itself or its affiliates.Cable
and traditional associated facilities (i.e.,cable splice cases and
cable terminals)are a permitted use.Antennas and associated
wireless technology,and other non-traditional cable
technologies,are permitted to the extent allowed by the
National Electrical Safety Code,other applicable industry
standards,general safety standards,and local ordinances.If
Qwest rejects an application for an antenna or other wireless
devices or other technologies,Qwest will identify the reason for
rejecting said application.
(F)9.1.2 Ducts and Conduits -Qwest will lease available underground
ducts/conduits,for transmitting Telecommunications Services.
A spare conduit will be leased for copper facilities only,and
innerduct will be leased for the purpose of placing fiber cables.
(F)9.1.3 Rights of Way (ROW)--Qwest shall offer the use of such ROW
it has obtained from a third party to Sprint,to the extent that
Qwest's agreement with the third party explicitly permits Qwest
to grant such rights to Sprint.Qwest will review each ROW
requested by Sprint to determine rights to convey an interest in
the ROW.
(F)9.1.4 When Sprint makes inquiry for using Qwest conduits,Qwest
will provide Sprint with a drawing identifying manholes and
distances beginning and ending as close to the beginning and
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ending points as requested by Sprint,based on Qwest'savailablerecords.
(F)9.2 Terms and Conditions
(F)9.2.1 Subject to the provisions of this Agreement,Qwest agrees toissuetoSprintauthorizationforSprinttoattach,maintain,rearrange,transfer and remove at its sole expense its facilities
on Poles,conduit or innerduct owned in whole or in part byQwest.Any and all rights granted to Sprint shall be subject toandsubordinatetoanyfuturelocal,state and/or federalrequirements.
(F)9.2.2 Sprint shall provide a map of the requested poles,conduit orinnerductroute,including estimated distances between majorpoints,the identification and location of the poles,conduit orinnerductandadescriptionofSprint's facilities.
(F)9.2.3 Except as expressly provided herein,nothing herein shall beconstruedtocompelQwesttoconstruct,install,modify or placeanyPolesorundergroundconduitstructureorotherfacilityfor
use by Sprint.If the Parties agree to construct or modify polesorundergroundconduitstructurefortheirmutualbenefit,thePartieswilleachpayaproportionateshareofthecosts.
(F)9.2.4 If Qwest terminates a facility arrangement for cause,or if Sprintterminatesafacilityarrangementwithoutcause,Sprint shallpayterminationchargesequaltotheamountoffeesandchargesremainingontheterminatedagreement(s)and shall
remove its facilities from the Poles,Innerduct,ROW,or otherQweststructurewithinsixty(60)calendar days,or cause Qwest
to remove its facilities from the Poles,Innerduct,ROW,or otherQweststructureatSprint's expense;provided,however,thatSprintshallbeliableforandpayallfeesandchargesprovidedforinthisAgreementtoQwestuntilSprint's facilities arephysicallyremoved."Cause"as used herein shall include butnotbelimitedtoSprint's use of its facilities in violation of anylaworinaidofanyunlawfulactormakinganunauthorizedmodificationtoQwest's Poles/Innerduct.
(F)9.2.5 Qwest may abandon or sell any Poles/Innerduct at any time bygivingwrittennoticetoSprint.Upon determination by QwestthatitnolongerneedsPole/Innerduct,or upon a sale ofPoles/Innerduct to another party,and with the concurrence oftheotherjointuser(s),if necessary,Sprint shall,within sixty(60)calendar days of such notice,either apply for usage with
the new owner or purchase the Poles/Innerduct from Qwest,or
remove its facilities therefrom.Sprint will be given the option tobuyPoles/Innerduct that Qwest no longer intends to keep.Failure to remove its facilities within sixty (60)calendar days,
or,in the alternative,to make other written arrangements with
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Qwest,and where applicable,the property owner,shall be
deemed an election to purchase the Poles/Innerduct at the
current market value.If there is a dispute over the fair market
value,the dispute resolution process will apply.
(F)9.2.6 Qwest retairis the right to determine the availability of space on
Poles,Conduits,innerduct and ROW.In the event Qwest
determines that rearrangement of the existing facilities on
Poles,Conduits,Innerduct and ROW is required before Sprint's
facilities can be accommodated,the cost of such modification
will be included in Sprint's non-recurring charges for the
associated agreement ("Make-ready fee").Cost recovery shall
follow the state prescribed methodology.
(F)9.2.7 Qwest shall make manhole ingress and egress for Innerduct
access available to Sprint.Qwest will perform a feasibility
study to determine whether to provide a stub out via the pre-
constructed knock out within the manhole,or to perform a core
drill of the manhole.The Qwest standard duct is four inches in
diameter,and a four inch diameter core shall be used for entry
in Qwest manholes.
(F)9.2.8 Where such authority does not already exist,Sprint shall be
responsible for obtaining the necessary legal authority to
occupy Poles,Conduit and innerduct on governmental,federal,
Native American,and private rights of way.Sprint shall obtain
any permits,licenses,bonds,or other necessary legal authority
and permission,at Sprint's sole expense,in order to perform its
obligations under this Agreement.Sprint shall contact all
owners of public and private rights-of-way to obtain the
permission required to perform the work prior to entering the
property or starting any work thereon.Sprint shall comply with
all conditions of rights-of-way and permits.Once such
permission is obtained all such work will be performed by
Qwest.
(F)9.2.9 A POl manhole,placed near the Central Office manhole,will be
used for Sprint to gain access to the Qwest Central Office.An
entrance cable may be pulled through the Central Office
manhole into the Qwest cable vault.Splicing will not be
permitted in the Central Office manhole,but will be permitted in
the POI manhole.
(F)9.2.10 Sprint's facilities shall be placed and maintained in accordance
with the requirements and specifications of the current
applicable standards of Bellcore/Telcordia Manual of
Construction Standards,the National Electrical Code,the
National Electrical Safety Code,and the rules and regulations
of the Occupational Safety and Health Act,all of which are
incorporated by reference,and any governing authority having
jurisdiction.Where a difference in specifications exists,the
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more stringent shall apply.Failure to maintain facilities inaccordancewiththeaboverequirementsshallbecauseforterminationoftheagreement.Qwest's procedures governingitsstandardmaintenancepracticesshallbemadeavailableuponrequestforpublicinspectionattheappropriateQwestpremises.Sprint's standard maintenance practices for facilitiesshallbemadeavailabletoQwestuponrequest.Sprint shall in
a timely manner comply with all requests from Qwest to bringitsfacilitiesintocompliancewiththesetermsandconditions.
(F)9.2.11 If Sprint requests Qwest to replace or modify existing Poles,Conduit or Innerduct to increase its strength or capacity for thesolebenefitofSprint,Sprint shall pay Qwest the totalreplacementcost,Qwest's cost to transfer its attachments tonewPoles,Conduit or Innerduct,as necessary,and the cost forremoval(including destruction fees)of the replaced Poles,Conduit or Innerduct,if necessary.Ownership of new Poles,Conduit or innerduct shall vest in Qwest.Upon request,QwestmaypermitSprinttoinstallpoles,conduit or innerduct.Qwestreservestherighttorejectanynon-conforming replacementpole,conduit or innerduct installed by Sprint.To the extent that
a modification is incurred for the benefit of multiple parties,Sprint shall pay a proportionate share of the total cost based ontheratiooftheamountofnewspaceoccupiedbythefacilitiestothetotalamountofspaceoccupiedbyallpadiesjoiningthemodification.Modifications that occur in order to bring poles,conduit or innerduct into compliance with applicable safety orotherrequirementsshallbedeemedtobeforthebenefitofmultiplepartiesandSprintshallberesponsibleforitsproportionateshareofthemodificationcost.
(F)9.2.12 Notification of modifications initiated solely by or on behalf ofQwestshallbeprovidedtoSprintatleastsixty(60)calendardayspriortobeginningmodifications.Such notification shallincludeabriefdescriptionofthenatureandscopeofthemodification.Qwest shall bear the costs of such modification ifSprintprovidesQwestwithauthorizationtorearrangeSprint'sfacilitiesorcooperatesincoordinatingwithQwesttherearrangementofSprint's facilities.The Parties will mutuallyagreetoadateandtimefortherearrangement,which may belongerthansixty(60)days for Sprint to complete its work.ThePartiesagreetheywillnotwithholdreasonableaccommodationsfromeachother.If Sprint fails to respond toQwest's request for rearrangement of Sprint's facilities withinsixty(60)days after receipt of written notice from Qwestrequestingrearrangement,Sprint shall assume all liability forrearrangementoftheirfacilitiesandQwestshallnotberesponsibleforreimbursingSprintforthecostoftherearrangement.Nothing in this provision prohibits Qwest frommakingnecessaryrearrangementstocomplywithgovernmentobligations.Sprint will be obligated to reimburse Qwest for any
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additional cost Qwest incurs due to Sprint's failure to respond
to Qwest's request for rearrangements.
(F)9.2.13 Qwest shall notify the Sprint control center to advise of routine
maintenance,and construction affecting poles,conduit or
innerduct that may impact Sprint facilities.In emergency
situations,Qwest shall notify the Sprint control center at the
earliest practicable time of performing such work.
(F)9.2.14 Sprint shall provide written notice to Qwest,in advance,of the
date when Sprint will complete construction of its facilities.
Qwest shall advise Sprint in writing of the date when Qwest will
conduct its final construction inspection.If,during its final
inspection,Qwest identifies non-complying conditions,Qwest
will notify Sprint in writing.
(F)9.2.15 Upon final construction and notification of non-complying
conditions by Qwest,if any,Sprint will take action to correct
such non-complying conditions within the period of time agreed
to by Qwest and Sprint.Sprint agrees to use its best efforts to
expeditiously complete the necessary corrections.If
corrections are not completed within the specified period,
occupancy authorizations for the poles,conduit or innerduct
system where non-complying conditions remain uncorrected
shall terminate forthwith,regardless of whether Sprint has
energized the facilities occupying said poles,conduit or
innerduct system and Sprint shall remove its facilities from said
Poles,Conduit or Innerduct in accordance with the provisions
of this Section.No further occupancy authorization shall be
issued to Sprint until such non-complying conditions are
corrected or until Sprint's facilities are removed from the Poles,
Conduit or Innerduct system where such non-complying
conditions exist.If agreed in writing between both Parties,
Qwest shall perform or have performed such corrections and
Sprint shall pay Qwest the cost of performing such work.
Subsequent inspections to determine if appropriate corrective
actions have been taken may be made by Qwest.
(F)9.2.16 Once Sprint's facilities begin occupying the Poles,Conduit or
Innerduct system,Qwest may perform periodic inspections.
Qwest shall bear the cost of such inspections unless the results
of the inspection reveal any violation or hazard,or that Sprint
has in any other way failed to comply with the provisions of this
Agreement;in which case Sprint shall reimburse Qwest the
costs of inspections and re-inspections,as required.If Qwest
schedules any subsequent inspections or re-inspections to
ensure Sprint's facilities are in compliance,.Qwest will provide
Sprint at least forty-eight (48)hours written notice so they may
accompany Qwest on such inspections and re-inspections.
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(F)9.2.17 The costs of final inspections and inspections which arenecessaryduetotheexistenceofnon-complying conditions orunauthorizedoccupancyshallbeassessedtoSprint.
(F)9.2.18 Final construction,subsequent,and periodic inspections or thefailuretomakesuchinspections,shall not impose any liability
of any kind upon Qwest nor relieve Sprint of anyresponsibilities,obligations,or liability assigned under thisAgreement.
(F)9.2.19 Should Qwest,under the provisions of this Agreement,remove
Sprint's facilities from the poles,conduit or innerduct,Qwest
will deliver the facilities removed upon payment by Sprint of the
cost of removal,storage and delivery,and all other amounts
due Qwest.If Sprint removes facilities from poles,conduit orinnerductforotherthanrepairormaintenancepurposes,noreplacementonthesamepoles,conduit or innerduct shall be
made if there are any undisputed charges due Qwest forpreviousoccupancythathavenotbeenpaidinfull.Sprint shalladviseQwestinwritingastothedateonwhichtheremovaloffacilitiesfromthepoles,conduit or innerduct has beencompleted.
(F)9.2.20 If any facilities are found attached to poles,conduit or innerductforwhichnoagreementisineffect,Qwest,without prejudice to
its other rights or remedies under this Agreement,may assess
a charge and Sprint agrees to pay a charge of $200.00 per
pole,$200.00 per use of a conduit (a conduit may be anisolatedconduitorconduitsbetweenmanholesorother
structures),and $200.00 per innerduct run (an innerduct run is
the use of innerduct between two manholes),plus payment as
specified in this Section.Sprint is required to submit in writing,
within ten (10)days after receipt of written notification from
Qwest of the unauthorized occupancy,a poles,conduit orinnerductapplication.If such application is not received by
Qwest within the specified time period,Sprint will be required to
remove its unauthorized facility within ten (10)days of the final
date for submitting the required application,or Qwest may
remove Sprint's facilities without liability,and the cost of such
removal shall be borne by Sprint.
(F)9.2.21 No act or failure to act by Qwest with regard to an unauthorizedoccupancyshallbedeemedastheauthorizationofthe
occupancy.Any subsequently issued authorization shall not
operate retroactively or constitute a waiver by Qwest of any of
its rights or privileges under this Agreement or otherwise.
Sprint shall be subject to all liabilities of the Agreement in
regard to said unauthorized occupancy from its inception.
(F)9.2.22 Each Party shall provide the other Party access to its poles,
ducts,ROW and conduits it controls on terms,conditions and
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prices comparable to those offered to any other entity pursuant
to each party's applicable tariffs and/or standard agreements.
(F)9.2.23 Any authorization to use or modify a pole line or conduit system
or other pathways to allow access to and egress from the
system shall not be unreasonably restricted,withheld,or
delayed.
(F)9.2.24 The Parties will take no action to intervene against,or attempt
to delay,the granting of permits to the other for use of public
ROW's or access with property owners.The Parties may assist
each other with ROW acquisition,and will compensate each
other for time and expenses associated with ROW acquisition.
(F)9.2.25 Application Fees related to engineering surveys for potential
ROW use shall be cost-based as defined by the FCC rules.
(F)9.2.26 Qwest will allow Sprint's facilities to enter Qwest's manholes
through conduit break-outs as specified by Qwest.Entrance to
conduits or innerduct will only be permitted at manholes.
Qwest will allow Sprint to make inspections of manholes to
verify usage and space availability.The splicing of Sprint's
facilities will be permitted in the Qwest manholes when such
manholes are designed to accommodate splices.
(F)9.2.27 Qwest will provide information on the location of,and the
availability of pole attachment or innerduct occupancy,to Sprint
when requesting such information,within 10 calendar days
after the request.The information Qwest provides to Sprint will
be based on Qwest's records and not on field verification.
(F)9.2.28 The Parties shall not attach,or knowingly permit other entities
to attach facilities,on each other's existing facilities without the
other's prior written consent.
(F)9.2.29 Qwest shall make available to Sprint,by lease or license,an
entire innerduct for that section of innerduct between manholes,
as requested by Sprint.
(F)9.2.30 The Parties shall provide a single point of contact to the other
for negotiating structure leases and ROW agreements.
(F)9.2.31 On any new build,relocation or modification in which Sprint
participates,Sprint shall have the option to be present at the
field survey and Qwest shall provide Sprint at least 24 hours
notice prior to the start of such field survey.During the field
sunrey,Qwest shall allow Sprint personnel to enter manholes
and equipment spaces and view pole structures to inspect such
structures in order to confirm usability or assess the condition
of the structure.
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(F)9.2.32 At Sprint's request and Sprint's acceptance of a Qwest costestimate,Qwest shall relocate and/or make ready existingROW,conduit or pole attachments where necessary andfeasibletoprovidespaceforSprint's requirements.Subject totherequirementsabove,the PartÍes shall mutually agree uponthetimeframeforthecompletionofsuchwork.If the Partiesareunabletoagreetoaschedule,the Parties shall use thedisputeresolutionprocessunderthisAgreement.
(F)9.2.33 Sprint may,at its option,make pole attachments using Sprint orSprintdesignatedQwestapprovedcontractorstoattachitsequipmenttoQwestpoles.The approval of any third partycontractorshallnotbeunreasonablywithheld.
(F)9.2.34 Upon receipt of notification from Qwest of its intent to modify oralteranyROW,conduit or pole line which contains Sprint'sfacilities,Sprint will notify Qwest within twenty (20)calendardaysthatitintendstoaddtoormodifyitsfacilitiesinassociationwithQwestadditionormodification.The Partieswillcoordinatetheirworkeffortsandtimeframes.Sprint shall
bear its proportionate share of the costs incurred by Qwest inmakingsuchfacilitiesaccessible.
(F)9.2.35 In the event of a relocation necessitated by a governmentalentityexercisingthepowerofeminentdomain,when suchrelocationisnotreimbursable,each Party shall bear itsproportionatecostofrelocatingtheROW,conduits or poles.
Qwest is responsible for the costs of moving the structure and
its facilities,while Sprint is responsible for the costs to move itsfacilitieslocatedonorinthestructure.To the extent that SprinthasaseparatepermitforaROW,Sprint will be responsible forobtaininganewpermit.If Sprint elects to add new facilities
during the relocation effort,Sprint shall pay the costs of any
new Sprint facilities and the costs of installation of thosefacilitiesinthenewlyrebuiltQwestROW,conduits or poles.
(F)9.3 Rate Elements
(F)9.3.1 Inquiry Fee -A non-refundable charge used to recover thecostsassociatedwithperforminganinternalrecordreviewtodetermineifarequestedrouteand/or facility is available for
lease.
(F)9.3.2 Field Verification Fee -(Request Phase)A non-refundable
charge which recovers the cost for the field survey required for
a site investigation and to determine scope of any required
make-ready work.
(F)9.3.3 Make-Ready Work-A non-refundable charge which recovers
the cost of necessary work required to make the requestedfacilityavailableforlease.For innerduct leases this could
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include,but is not limited to,the placing of innerduct in
conduit/duct systems or core drilling of manholes.For pole
attachment requests this could include,but is not limited to the
replacement of poles to meet required clearances over roads or
land.
(F)9.3.4 Pole Attachment Fee -An annual fee which is charged for the
occupancy of space on a pole.
(F)9.3.5 innerduct Occupancy Fee -An annual fee which is charged for
the occupancy of an innerduct on a per foot basis.
(F)9.4 Ordering
The Ordering Process has three distinct steps:
(F)9.4.1 Inquiry -Upon request for either Pole Attachment or Innerduct
Occupancy,Qwest will provide Sprint with a document of
General Information,Terms and Conditions for Pole Attachment
and Innerduct Occupancy Form along with a description of the
application process.Sprint will review the documents and
provide Qwest with a diagram of the Sprint requested route,
including the beginning and ending points.Sprint will include
the appropriate Inquiry Fee with its inquiry.
(F)9.4.2 Inquiry Review -Innerduct.Qwest will complete the database
inquiry and prepare a duct structure diagram (referred to as a
"Flatline")which shows distances and access points (such as
manholes).Along with the Flatline will be estimated costs for
field verification of available facilities.These materials will be
provided to Sprint within ten (10)calendar days or within the
time frames of the applicable federal or state law,rule or
regulation.This time frame is applicable to the standard inquiry
of thirty (30)Utility Holes sections or fewer.An Inquiry which
exceeds the standard will have negotiated completion dates.
The Innerduct Review quotation shall be valid for ninety (90)
calendar days.
(F)9.4.3 Request -Innerduct.Sprint will review the Inquiry results and
determine whether to proceed with field verification.If desired,
Sprint will sign and return Attachment 1 of the General
Information document along with a check for the estimated
verification costs.Upon payment of the estimated Field
Verification Fee,Qwest will provide the requested information
which may include the following as needed:a review of public
and internal ROW records for restrictions and to identify to
Sprint what additional ROW permission is required;a field
survey and site investigation of the Innerduct,including the
preparation of distances and drawings,to determine availability
of existing Innerduct;identification of Make-ready costs
required to provide Innerduct;the schedule in which the Make-
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ready work will be completed;and the annual recurring prices
associated with the attachment of facilities.Such estimates
shall be provided and shall be completed within thirty-five(35)calendar days for a standard inquiry of Thirty (30)Utility Hole
sections or less,or as negotiated between Qwest and Sprint
and identified in the Cost Quotation.
(F)9.4.4 Agreement --Poles and Innerduct.Upon completion of the
procedures described above,Qwest shall provide Sprint a
statement of Make-ready costs and yearly lease rates.The
review,signing and return of Attachment 2 of the General
Information document,along with payment of the Make-ready
and prorated lease charges for the current year,shall be
accepted as an agreement for the attachment or occupancy.
Upon receipt of the accepted agreement from Sprint and
applicable payment for the Make-ready fees identified,Qwest
will assign Sprint's requested space and complete the Make-
ready work which may be required.Qwest will notify Sprint
when Poles/Innerduct are ready for attachment of facilities.
Upon request from Sprint,Qwest may negotiate to perform the
work of attaching Sprint's facilities.
(F)9.4.5 Make-ready Cost for Poles,Conduit or Innerduct -The
estimated costs included in the REQUEST Quotation are used
to cover the actual costs incurred by Qwest in determining if
space is available to meet Sprint's request.Likewise,
estimates of Make-ready in the agreement are used to cover
actual costs.When Qwest becomes aware that the actual
costs of the requested work will exceed estimated costs by
more than ten percent (10%),Qwest will notify Sprint.If the
Parties disagree on how the cost overrun will be resolved,the
Parties will invoke the Dispute Resolution process under this
Agreement.If the actual costs are less than the estimate,an
appropriate credit will be issued upon request.If Qwest denies
the poles,conduit or innerduct request,Qwest shall do so in
writing,specifying the reasons for denial along with all relevant
evidence supporting denial pursuant to 47 USC Section
224(f)(2)and will also refund the difference between the costs
incurred and those prepaid by Sprint,if any.
(F)9.5 Billing
Sprint agrees to pay Qwest poles and innerduct fees as specified in Part H.
Fees will be computed in compliance with applicable local,state and federal
guidelines.Such fees will be assessed annuallyas of January 1 of each
year.Fees are not refundable except as expressly provided herein.
(F)9.6 Maintenance and Repair
In the event of any sentice outage affecting both Qwest and Sprint,repairs
shall be effectuated on a nondiscriminatory priority basis as established by
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local,state or federal requirements,or where such requirements do not
exist,repairs shall be made in the following order:electrical,telephone
(local),telephone (long distance),and cable television,or as mutually
agreed to by the users of the affected Poles/Innerduct.
(F)10.InterNetwork Calling Name
(F)10.1 Description
InterNetwork Calling Name (ICNAM)is a Qwest service that allows Sprint to
query Qwest's ICNAM database and secure the listed name information for
the requested telephone number (calling number),in order to deliver that
information to Sprint's end users.
ICNAM database contains current listed name data by working telephone
number served or administered by Qwest,including listed name data
provided by other Telecommunications Carriers participating in the Calling
Name Delivery Service arrangement.
(F)10.2 Terms and Conditions
(F)10.2.1 In response to queries properly received at Qwest's ICNAM
database,Qwest will provide the listed name of the calling party
that relates to the calling telephone number (when the
information is actually available in Qwest's database and the
delivery thereof is not blocked or otherwise limited by the
calling party or other appropriate request).Sprint is responsible
for properly and accurately launching and transmitting the query
from its serving office to the Qwest database.
(F)10.2.2 In response to proper signaling queries,Qwest will provide
Sprint with ICNAM database end user information if the calling
party's end user information is stored in the Qwest ICNAM
database.The effect being that the called party end user can
identify the calling party listed name prior to receiving the call,
except in those cases where the calling party end user has its
ICNAM information blocked.
(F)10.2.3 Qwest will allow Sprint to query Qwest's ICNAM database in
order to obtain ICNAM information which identifies the calling
party end user.
(F)10.2.4 The ICNAM service shall include the database query and
transport from Qwest's regional STP to Qwest's SCP where the
database is located.Transport from Sprint's network to
Qwest's local STP is provided via Links which are described
and priced in the CCSAC/SS7 Section of this Agreement.
(F)10.2.5 Sprint warrants that it shall send queries conforming to the
American National Standards Institute's (ANSI)approved
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standards for SS7 protocol and per the following specificationstandarddocuments:
BellcoreTTelcordia-SS7 Specification,TR-NPL-000246
ANSI-SS7 Specifications
Message Transfer Part T1.111
Signaling Connection Control Part T1.112
Transaction Capabilities Application Part T1.114
Bellcore/Telcordia-CLASS Calling Name Delivery
Generic Requirements,TR-NWT-001188
Bellcore/Telcordia-CCS Network Interface Specifications,TR-TSV-000905
(F)10.2.6 Sprint acknowledges that transmission in the above protocol is
necessary for Qwest to provision its ICNAM services.Sprintwilladheretootherapplicablestandards,which includeBellcore/Telcordia specifications defining service applications,message types and formats.Qwest reserves the right tomodifyitsnetworkpursuanttootherspecificationstandardsthatmaybecomenecessarytomeettheprevailingdemandswithintheUnitedStatestelecommunicationsindustry.All suchchangesshallbeannouncedinadvanceandcoordinatedwithSprint.
(F)10.2.7 All queries to Qwest's ICNAM database shall use a subsystemnumber(the designation of application)value of 250 with atranslationtypevalueof5.Sprint may elect to use their own its
own subsystem value.Sprint acknowledges that suchsubsystemnumberandtranslationtypevaluesarenecessaryforQwesttoproperlyprocessqueriestoQwest's ICNAM
database.
(F)10.2.8 Sprint acknowledges and agrees that SS7 network overloadduetoextraordinaryvolumesofqueriesand/or other SS7networkmessagescanandwillhaveadetrimentaleffectontheperformanceofQwest's SS7 network.Sprint fudher agreesthatQwest,in its sole discretion,shall employ certain automaticand/or manual overload controls within the Qwest SS7 network
to safeguard against any detrimental effects.Qwest shallreporttoSprintanyinstanceswhereoverloadcontrolsareinvokedduetoSprint's SS7 network,and Sprint agrees in such
cases to take immediate corrective actions as necessary to
cure the conditions causing the overload situation.
(F)10.2.9 Qwest shall exercise best efforts to provide Sprint accurate andcompleteICNAMinformation.Qwest does not warrant orguaranteethecorrectnessorthecompletenessofsuchinformation;however,Qwest will access the same ICNAMdatabaseforSprint's queries as Qwest accesses for its ownqueries.In no event shall Qwest have any liability for system
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outage or inaccessibility or for losses arising from the
authorized use of the ICNAM data by Sprint.
(F)10.2.10 Sprint shall arrange its Calling Party Number based services in
such a manner that when a calling party requests privacy,
Sprint will not reveal that caller's name or number to the called
party (Sprint's end user).Sprint will comply with all FCC
guidelines and,if applicable,the appropriate state Commission
rules,with regard to honoring the privacy indicator.Sprint
agrees to indemnify and hold Qwest harmless for any claims by
third parties resulting from Sprint's failure to comply with this
provision.
(F)10.2.11 Qwest retains full and complete ownership and control over the
ICNAM database and all information in its database.Sprint
agrees not to copy,store,maintain or create any table or
database of any kind from any response received after initiating
an ICNAM query to Qwest's database.Sprint will prohibit its
end users from copying,storing,maintaining,or creating any
table or database of any kind from any response provided by
Sprint to its end user after Sprint initiated a ICNAM query to
Qwest's ICNAM database.
(F)10.2.12 Qwest reserves the right to temporarily discontinue the ICNAM
service if incoming calls are so excessive as determined by
Qwest that the ICNAM database cannot operate in a quality
manner.Such discontinuance will affect all carriers,including
Qwest,on a non-discriminatory basis.
(F)10.3 Rate Elements
Rate elements for ICNAM services are contained in Part H of this
Agreement.
(F)10.4 Billing
Sprint agrees to pay Qwest for each and every query initiated into Qwest's
ICNAM database for any information,whether or not any information is
actually provided.If Sprint experiences an unacceptable level of improperly
formatted responses or failed queries it may at it's option dispute billing and
seek resolution with Qwest.
ICNAM rates will be billed to Sprint monthly by Qwest for the previous
month.
(F)11.Custom Local Area Signaling Services (CLASS)
(F)11.1 CLASS services as retail services offered by Qwest and CLECs are not
included in this Section of the Agreement.This Section pertains to the
Interconnection of the Parties'networks for purposes of transporting inter-
company CLASS related data.
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(F)11.2 Upon request by Sprint the Parties will engage in joint planning to identifythenecessarytranslationstoaccomplishthetransportofCLASSdata.ThiswillrequireSprinttohaveSS7capabilityandmeettheconnectivityrequirementscontainedinPartEofthisAgreement.
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Part F -EXHIBIT A -FORMULA
Switched Access Compensationwith INP
1.Average MOUs by jurisdiction per line.(Source:ARMIS)
a.Interstate/InterLATA terminating MOUs per line,monthly
b.Intrastate/InterLATA terminating MOUs per line,monthly
c.Intrastate/IntraLATA terminating MOUs per line,monthly
2.INP lines eligible for Switched Access (Source:Qwest CHQ DB)
a.Total INP lines
b.minus INP lines associated with ISPs
c.Eligible lines
3.Calculate Total Terminating INP MOU by Jurisdiction (Multiple
average MOU by total INP eligible lines)
a.Total Interstate/InterLATA MOU per State (Step 1a x Step 2c)
b.Total Intrastate/InterLATA MOU per State (Step 1b x Step 2c)
c.Total Intrastate/IntraLATA MOU per State (Step ic x Step 2c)
4.Sprint Revenue Distribution by Rate (a)Interstate (b)lntrastate c)Intrastate/
Element Factors InterLATA InterLATA IntraLATA
Switched Switched Switched
Access Access Access*Carrier Common Line 100%100%100%*Local Switching 100%50%50%*lnterconnection Charge 100%100%100%*End Office Shared Port 100%NA NA*Tandem Transmission 50%50%50%*Tandem Switching 0%0%0%*(Rates for Interstate/InterLATA,Intrastate/InterLATA and Intrastate/IntraLATA rate elements
are ídentified in the appropriate
Qwest switched access tariffs)
5.Total Due
I Interstate/InterLATA Switched Access $
(Step 3a)x (Tariffed Rate x Revenue Distribution identified in 4a)
Intrastate/InterLATA Switched Access $
(Step 3b)x (Tariffed Rate x Revenue Distribution identified in 4b)
Intrastate/IntraLATA Switched Access
(Step 3c)x (Tariffed Rate x Revenue Distribution identified in 4c)$=
Total $
(Minus Local Compensation Charges previously paid to Sprint in (-)accordance with Interconnection Agreement/Commission Order)=
Total Due to Sprint $
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PART G-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
(G)1.Network Security
(G)1.1 Protection of Service and Property -Each Party shall exercise the samedegreeofcaretopreventharmordamagetotheotherPartyandanythirdparties,its employees,agents or end users,or their property as it employs toprotectitsownpersonnel,end users and property,etc.
(G)1.1.1 Each Party is responsible to provide security and privacy of
communications.This entails protecting the confidential natureoftelecommunicationstransmissionsbetweenendusers,during technician work operations and at all times.Specifically,
no employee,agent or representative,shall monitor any circuitsexceptasrequiredtorepairorprovideservice,of any end user
at any time.Nor shall an employee,agent or representative
disclose the nature of overheard conversations,or whoparticipatedinsuchcommunicationsoreventhatsuchcommunicationhastakenplace.Violation of such security mayentailstateandfederalcriminalpenalties,as well as civilpenalties.The Parties are responsible for training theiremployeesonsuchsecurityrequirementsandpenalties.
(G)1.1.2 Each Party's telecommunications network is part of the nationalsecuritynetwork,and as such,is protected by federal law.Deliberate sabotage or disablement of any portion of theunderlyingequipmentusedtoprovidethenetworkisaviolationoffederalstatuteswithseverepenalties,especially in times ofnationalemergencyorstateofwar.The Parties are responsiblefortrainingtheiremployeesonsuchsecurityrequirementsandpenalties.
(G)1.1.3 Qwest will review the security requirements and hours of
access with Sprint.This will include issuing keys,ID cards,andexplainingtheaccesscontrolprocesses,including but notlimitedto,the requirement that all Sprint approved personnel
are subject to trespass violations if outside of designated andapprovedareasoriffoundtobeprovidingaccesstounauthorizedindividuals.Sprint personnel found outside ofdesignatedandapprovedareaswillbeescortedawayfromthosenon-approved areas and reported to Qwest Security.
Repeated violations will result in denial of access to Qwestfacilitiesandapossibilityofcriminalpenalties.
(G)1.1.4 Qwest will use the appropriate contact noted on the SprintquestionnairetoinformSprintbytelephoneofanyemergency
related activity that Qwest or its subcontractors may beperformingwhichcouldpotentiallyaffecttheequipmentinthecollocatedspaceoccupiedbySprint.
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((G)1.1.5 Qwest shall provide access to existing eyewash stations,
bathrooms,and drinking water within the collocated facility on a
twenty-four (24)hours per day,seven (7)days per week basis
for Sprint personnel and its designated agents.
(G)1.1.6 If,during installation,Qwest determines Sprint activities or
equipment do not comply with the NEBS standards listed in this
Section or are otherwise unsafe,non-standard or in violation of
any applicable laws or regulations,Qwest has the right to stop
all Collocation work until the situation is remedied.If such
conditions pose an immediate threat to the safety of Qwest
employees,interfere with the performance of Qwest's service
obligations,or pose an immediate threat to the physical
integrity of the conduit system,cable facilities or other
equipment in the Central Office,Qwest may perform such work
and/or take action as is necessary to correct the condition at
Sprint's expense.Qwest will notify Sprint's Collocation
Manager in person or by telephone,at its earliest practicable
time,of such action and will confirm such action with written
notice.
(G)1.1.7 Inasmuch as both Qwest and Sprint employees will be working
in Qwest Central Offices,both Qwest and Sprint share
responsibility for security and network protection.Each Party's
employees,agents or representatives must secure its own
portable test equipment,spares,etc.and shall not use the test
equipment or spares of the other Party.Unauthorized use of
such test equipment or spares without written permission
constitutes theft and may be prosecuted.Exceptions are the
use of Qwest ladders in the Wire Center,either rolling or track,
which Sprint may use in the course of work operations.Qwest
assumes no liability to Sprint,its agents,employees or
representatives,if Sprint uses a Qwest ladder available in the
Wire Center.
(G)1.1.8 Each Party is responsible for the physical security of its
employees,agents or representatives.Providing safety
glasses,gloves,etc.must be done by the respective employing
Party.Hazards handling and safety procedures relative to the
telecommunications environment is the training responsibility of
the employing Party.Proper use of tools,ladders,and test
gear is the training responsibility of the employing Party.
(G)1.1.9 In the event that one Party's employees,agents or
representatives,inadvertently damage or impair the equipment
of the other Pady,prompt notification will be given to the
damaged Party,by verbal notification between the Parties'
technicians at the site or by telephone to each Party's 24 x 7
security numbers.
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(G)1.1.10 Each Party shall comply at all times with Qwest's legal andreasonablesecurityandsafetyproceduresandrequirements.Such procedures and requirements will be provided to Sprint.
(G)1.1.11 Qwest will allow Sprint to inspect or observe spaces whichhouseorcontainSprintequipmentorequipmentenclosuresatanytimeandtofurnishSprintwithallkeys,entry codes,lockcombinations,or other materials or information which may beneededtogainentryintoanysecuredSprintspace,in a
manner consistent with that used by Qwest.
(G)1.1.12 Qwest will limit the keys used in its keying systems for enclosedcollocatedspaceswhichcontainorhouseSprintequipmentorequipmentenclosurestoitsemployeesandrepresentativestoemergencyaccessonly.Sprint shall further have the right tochangelockswheredeemednecessaryfortheprotectionandsecurityofsuchspaces.
(G)1.1.13 Keys may entail either metallic keys or combination electronicID/key cards.It is solely the responsibility of Sprint to ensurekeysarenotsharedwithunauthorizedpersonnelandrecoverkeysandelectronicID/keys promptly from dischargedpersonnel,such that office security is always maintained.Qwest has similar responsibility for its employees.
(G)1.1.14 Sprint agrees to enforce the following Qwest safety and securityrequirements:
(G)1.1.14.1 Train its employees,agents and vendors onQwestsecuritypoliciesandguidelines.
(G)1.1.14.2 When working on Qwest ICDFs or in Qwestequipmentline-ups,Sprint employees,agents andvendorsagreetoadheretoQwestqualityandpedormancestandardsprovidedbyQwestandasspecifiedinthisAgreement.
(G)1.1.14.3 Report to Qwest all property,material andequipmentlossesimmediately,any lost cards or
keys,vandalism,unsecured conditions,securityviolations,anyone who is unauthorizedto be in theworkareaorisnotwearingtheQwest
identification/access card.All security incidents
are to be referred directly to local Qwest Security -
1-888-Qwest-SECURE.In cases of emergency,call 911 and 1-888-Qwest-SECURE.
(G)i.1.14.4 Require its employees to wear theidentification/access card above the waist so it isvisibleatalltimes.
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(G)1.1.14.5 Ensure adherence by its employees,agents and
vendors to all Qwest environmental health and
safety regulations.This includes all firellife safety
matters,OSHA,EPA,Federal,State and local
regulations,including evacuation plans and indoor
air quality.
(G)1.1.14.6 Secure and lock all doors and gates.
(G)1.1.15 Sprint's employees,agents and vendors will comply with Qwest
Central Office fire and safety regulations,which include but are
not limited to,wearing safety glasses in designated areas,
keeping doors and aisles free and clean of trip hazards such as
wire,checking ladders before moving,not leaving test
equipment or tools on rolling ladders,not blocking doors open,
providing safety straps and cones in installation areas,using
electrostatic discharge protection,and exercising good
housekeeping.
(G)1.1.16 Smoking is not allowed in Qwest buildings,Wire Centers,and
all other Qwest facilities.No open flames shall be permitted
anywhere within the buildings.Failure to abide by this
restriction will result in immediate denial of access for that
individual and will constitute a violation of the access rules,
subjecting Sprint to denial of unescorted access.
(G)1.1.17 No flammable or explosive fluids or materials are to be kept or
used anywhere within the Qwest buildings or on the grounds.
(G)1.1.18 No weapons of any type are allowed on Qwest premises.
Vehicles on Qwest property are subject to this restriction as
well.
(G)1.1.19 Sprint's employees,agents or vendors may not make any
modifications,alterations,additions or repairs to any space
within the building or on the grounds,except as provided for in
the Collocation Section of this Agreement.
(G)1.1.20 Any Qwest employee may request Sprint's employee,agent or
vendor to stop any work activity that in their reasonable
judgment is a jeopardy to personal safety or poses a potential
for damage to the building,equipment of services within the
facility.
(G)1.1.21 Qwest is not liable for any damage,theft or personal injury
resulting from Sprint's employees,agents or vendors parking in
a Qwest parking area.
(G)1.1.22 Sprint's employees,agents or vendors outside the designated
Sprint access area or without proper identification will be asked
to vacate the premises and Qwest Security will be notified.
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Continued violations may result in termination of accessprivileges.
(G)1.1.23 Building related problems may be referred to the Qwest WorkEnvironmentCenters:
800-879-3499 (CO,WY,AZ,NM)
800-201-7033 (all other Qwest states)
(G)1.1.24 Sprint will submit a Qwest Collocation Access Application form
for individuals needing to access Qwest facilities.Sprint and
Qwest will meet to review applications and securityrequirements.
(G)1.1.25 Sprint employees,agents and vendors will utilize only corridors,
stairways and elevators that provide direct access to Sprint'sspaceandotheressentialfacilities.Such access will be
covered in orientation meetings.Access shall not be permitted
to any other portions of the building.
(G)1.1.26 Sprint will collect identification/access cards for any employees,
agents or vendors no longer working on behalf of Sprint andfonvardthemtoQwestSecurity.If cards or keys cannot be
collected,Sprint will immediately notify Qwest at 800-210-8169.
(G)1.1.27 Sprint will assist Qwest in validation and verification ofidentificationofitsemployees,agents and vendors by providing
a telephone contact available 7 days a week,24 hours a day.
(G)1.1.28 To the degree that Qwest employees are required to do so,Sprint employees,agents and vendors will notify Qwest ServiceAssurance(800-713-3666)when gaining access into a Central
Office after hours.Normal business hours are 7:00 a.m.to
5:00 p.m.
(G)1.1.29 Sprint will notify Qwest if Sprint has information that itsemployee,agent or vendor poses a safety and/or security risk.
Qwest may deny access to anyone who in the reasonable
judgment of Qwest threatens the safety or security of facilities
or personnel.
(G)1.1.30 Sprint will supply to Qwest Security,and keep up to date,a list
of its employees,agents and vendors who require access to
Sprint's space.The list will include names and social security
numbers.Names of employees,agents or vendors to be
added to the list will be provided to Qwest Security,who willprovideittotheappropriateQwestpersonnel.
(G)1.2 Revenue Protection -Qwest shall make available to Sprint all present andfuturefraudpreventionorrevenueprotectionfeatures.These features
include,but are not limited to,screening codes and call blocking.Qwest
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shall additionally provide partitioned access to fraud prevention,detection
and control functionalitywithin pertinent Operations Support Systems and
signaling which include but are not limited to LIDB Fraud monitoring
systems.
(G)1.2.1 Uncollectable or unbillable revenues resulting from,but not
confined to,provisioning,maintenance,or signal network
routing errors shall be the responsibility of the party causing
such error or malicious acts,if such malicious acts could have
reasonably been avoided.
(G)1.2.2 Uncollectible or unbillable revenues resulting from the
accidental or malicious alteration of software underlying
Network Elements or their subtending operational support
systems by unauthorized third parties that could have
reasonably been avoided shall be the responsibility of the party
having administrative control of access to said Network
Element or operational support system software.
(G)1.2.3 Qwest shall be responsible for any direct uncollectible or
unbillable revenues resulting from the unauthorized physical
attachment to loop facilities from the Main Distribution Frame
up to and including the Network Interface Device,including clip-
on fraud,if Qwest could have reasonably prevented such fraud.
(G)1.2.4 To the extent that incremental costs are directly attributableto a
Sprint requested revenue protection capability,those costs will
be borne by Sprint.
(G)1.2.5 To the extent that either Party is liable to any toll provider for
fraud and to the extent that either Party could have reasonably
prevented such fraud,the causing Party must indemnify the
other for any fraud due to compromise of its network (e.g.,clip-
on,missing information digits,missing toll restriction,etc.).
(G)1.3.Law Enforcement Interface
Qwest provides emergency assistance to 911 centers and law enforcement
agencies seven days a week/twenty-four hours a day.Assistance includes,
but is not limited to release of 911 trace and subscriber information;in-
progress trace requests;establishing emergency trace equipment,release
of information from an emergency trap/trace or *57 trace;requests for
emergency subscriber information;assistance to law enforcement agencies
in hostagelbarricade situations,kidnappings,bomb threats,extortion/scams,
runaways and life threats.
(G)i.4 Qwest provides trap/trace,pen register and Title lli assistance directly to law
enforcement,if such assistance is directed by a court order.This service is
provided during normal business hours,Monday through Friday.Exceptions
are addressed in the above paragraph.The charges for these sentices will
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be billed directly to the law enforcement agency,without involvement ofSprint,for any lines served from Qwest Wire Centers or cross boxes.
(G)1.5 In all cases involving telephone lines served from Qwest Wire Centers orcrossboxes,whether the line is a resold line or part of an unbundled switchorLoopelement,Qwest will perform trap/trace Title Ill and pen registerassistancedirectlywithlawenforcement.Sprint will not be involved ornotifiedofsuchactions,due to non-disclosure court order considerations,aswellastimelyresponsedutieswhenlawenforcementagenciesareinvolved.Exceptions to the above will be those cases,as yet undetermined,whereSprintmustparticipateduetotechnicalreasonswhereinitscircuitrymustbeaccessedormodifiedtocomplywithlawenforcement,or for legal reasonsthatmayevolveovertime.Sprint will provide Qwest with a 24 hour a day,7daysaweekcontactforprocessingsuchrequests,should they occur.
(G)2.Access To Operational Support Systems (OSS)
(G)2.1 Description
(G)2.1.1 Qwest will provide Operational Support Systems (OSS)interfaces using electronic gateways.These gateways act as amediationorcontrolpointbetweenSprint's and Qwest's OSS.These gateways provide security for the interfaces,protectingtheintegrityoftheQwestOSSanddatabases.Qwest's OSSinterfaceswillsupportPre-ordering,Ordering and Provisioning,Maintenance and Repair and Billing.Included below is adescriptionoftheproductsandfunctionssupportedbyQwestOSSinterfacesandthetechnologyusedbyeach.This section
describes the interfaces that Qwest will provide to Sprint.Additional technical information and details shall be provided byQwestintrainingsessionsanddocumentation,such as the"Interconnect Mediated Access User's Guide".Qwest willcontinuetomakeimprovementstotheelectronicinterfacesastechnologyevolves,providing notification to Sprint consistentwiththeprovisionsofthisSection.
(G)2.1.2 Through its electronic gateways,Qwest shall provide SprintnondiscriminatoryaccesstoQwest's operational supponsystemsforpre-ordering,ordering and provisioning,maintenance and repair,and billing for resale and unbundlednetworkelements.For those functions with a retail analogue,such as pre-ordering and ordering and provisioning of resold
services,Qwest shall provide Sprint access to its OSS insubstantiallythesametimeandmannerasitprovidestoitself.For those functions with no retail analogue,such as pre-
ordering and ordering and provisioning of unbundled elements,
Qwest shall provide Sprint access to Qwest's OSS sufficient to
allow an efficient competitor a meaningful opportunity to
compete.
(G)2.2 OSS Support for Pre-Ordering,Ordering and Provisioning
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The Parties agree that the preferred method of exchanging information is
electronic exchange.Where electronic exchange is not available,the
Parties may exchange orders via a manual process.
(G)2.2.1 Local Service Request (LSR)Ordering Process
(G)2.2.1.1 Sprint shall use electronic interfaces for orders
placed using the LSR Ordering Process for the
services it supports.The electronic interface
gateways include both the Electronic Data
Interchange (EDI)interface and the Interconnect
Mediated Access (IMA)Graphical User Interface
(GUI).
(G)2.2.1.2 The EDI interface provides a single interface for
Pre-Order and Order transactions from Sprint to
Qwest and is transaction based,rather than batch
based.The interface standards for EDI are based
upon the Order &Billing Forum (OBF)Local
Service Order Guidelines (LSOG),the
Telecommunication Industry Forum (TCIF)
Customer Service Guideline and the American
National Standards Institute/Accredited Standards
Committee (ANSI ASC)X12 with exceptions as
specified in the IMA and EDI disclosure
documents which are provided in conjunction with
the implementation responsibilities contained in
this Section.
(G)2.2.1.3 The IMA GUI also provides a single interface for
Pre-Order and Order transactions from Sprint to
Qwest and is browser based.The IMA GUI
interface is based on the LSOG and utilizes a
WEB standard technology,Hyper Text Markup
Language (HTML),JAVA,and the Transmission
Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)to
transmit messages.
(G)2.2.1.4 The products that can be ordered via either the
SOAR EDI or the IMA GUI interface are listed in
the Interconnect &Resale Resource Guide.
(G)2.2.1.5 Functions
(G)2.2.1.5.1 Pre-ordering refers to the set of
activities performed in conjunction
with placing an order.Pre-order
consists of the following functions:
validate address,check service
availability,review Customer Service
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Record (CSR),check facility
availability,reserve telephone
numbers,and schedule
appointments.The electronic
interface gateways provide on-line
capabilities to perform these
functions.Not all functions apply to
all products.
(G)2.2.1.5.1.1 The function of validating
an address will verify the
end user's address.No
detailed facility information
(i.e.,cable pair)will be
returned as part of this
transaction.
(G)2.2.1.5.1.2 Service Availability will
return the list of (1)POTS
products and services
available in the Central
Office switch serving a
particular end user
address,which will indicate
to Sprint,among other
things,which products and
services are authorized for
resale in the Central Office
switch serving a particular
end user address and (2)
non-switched-based
products and sentices that
Sprint is authorized to
provide according to its
interconnection Agreement
with Qwest.
(G)2.2.1.5.1.3 Review Customer Service
Record (CSR)gives Sprint
the ability to request a
display of local exchange
services and features
(CPNI)Qwest is currently
providing to an end user.
(G)2.2.1.5.1.4 Check Facility Availability
will provide an indication of
whether existing facilities
are available or if new
facilities are required,and if
a technician must be
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dispatched to provide the
facilities requested at the
end user's address.This
transaction does not
reserve facilities and does
not guarantee that facilities
will or will not be available
when the order is
submitted.
(G)2.2.1.5.1.5 Reserve Telephone
Numbers provides Sprint
with the ability to select an
end user's telephone
number.If the end user
requests a specific number,
range of numbers,or a
vanity number,Sprint must
call Qwest's ISC and the
request will be handled
manually and in the same
manner Qwest provides to
itself.
(G)2.2.1.5.1.6 The reservation process is
further divided into
telephone number avail-
ability,selection,exchange
and return functionality.
Expiration period for selec-
tion and submission of
Telephone Number are:
A period up to thirty
(30)minutes in which to
make a telephone
number selection.If
this time limit is
exceeded,and no
attempt has been made
to select the telephone
numbers,the telephone
numbers are sent back
to the OSS and an error
message is displayed
on the LSR.A new
query will need to be
performed for available
telephone numbers.
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When a telephone
number has been
reserved,there is a
twenty-four (24)hour
period that the tele-
phone number may be
included on an LSR.If
the time limit is
exceeded,the tele-
phone number is
returned to the OSS.
(G)2.2.1.5.1.6 Schedule Appointment
allows Sprint to retrieve acalendarofavailable
appointments and to
reserve an appointment
date and time so that a
technician can be
dispatched for premisesand/or non-premises work.
(G)2.2.1.5.1.7 Expiration period for
selection and submission
of Appointment Reserva-
tion are:
A selection must be
made within a thirty (30)
minute period.If anappointmenthasbeen
selected and the time
limit was exceed-ed,an
error message will
display.If the error
message displays,an
updated list of available
appointments will need
to be requested.If an
appointment has al-
ready been reserved for
this Purchase Order
Number,the Appoint-
ment Confirmation
window will be dis-
played and will be pre-
populated with con-
firmation number,
appointment date and
time,expressed in after
and before times.
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Appointments are
reserved for a 24-hour
period.If the
appointment is not
attached to a submitted
order within 24 hours,
the appointment is
returned.When theappointmentissuc-
cessfully reserved,
confirmation of the
appointment will be
displayed to Sprint.
(G)2.2.1.5.2 Ordering and Provisioning
Submitting an LSR will result in the
provisioning and installation,if
necessary,of an end user's service.
The functional set associated with
ordering is:Create New LSR,Open
LSR,Query LSR Status and FOC
Return.
(G)2.2.1.5.2.1 Create New LSR allows
entry of information specific
to the LSR,including
required OBF forms,
validates information and
submits the LSR for
processing.
(G)2.2.1.5.2.2 An open LSR allows Sprint
to save in a pending status,
for up to thirty (30)calendar
days,an LSR that Sprint is
not ready to submit for
processing.When an LSR
is saved as pending,all the
data in all the forms
associated with the LSR is
saved.This feature
permits Sprint to access,
edit,submit,re-save,and
purge a pending LSR.
(G)2.2.1.5.2.3 Sprint may also supple-
ment or cancel an LSR that
is in progress.
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(G)2.2.1.5.2.4 Query LSR Status allows
Sprint to obtain the status
of the LSR.Status is
provided to Sprint upon
inquiry.Order status
functions include the
following:Submitted,in
Review,Issued,Rejected,
Errored,Completed and
Jeopardy.
(G)2.2.1.5.2.5 FOC Return returns a Firm
Order Confirmation to
Sprint.The FOC confirms
that Qwest has received a
SR,issued an order,and
provides the assigned
order number for tracking.(G)2.2.1.6 Forecast of Usage
(G)2.2.1.6.1 Sprint shall supply Qwest with a
forecast of products and volumes
anticipated to be ordered through
the electronic interface gateways on
a quarterly basis.
(G)2.2.1.6.2 Qwest will use Sprint's forecast to
provide Sprint sufficient capacity to
provide the services and elements
requested.If Sprint exceeds its
capacity without sufficient
notification to enable Qwest to make
appropriate adjustments,and to the
extent that the increased usage
causes degradation to other users'
response times,Sprint's use of its
capacity on the IMA or EDI senter
may be in jeopardy of limitation until
a resolution can be mutually agreed
to by both Parties.Qwest will notify
Sprint prior to any limitation of
Sprint's use of the IMA or EDI
server;however Qwest reserves the
right to discontinue use if all efforts
to mitigate the problems have been
unsuccessfullyexhausted.
(G)2.2.1.6.3 When Sprint requests from Qwest
more than twenty SecurelDs,Sprint
shall use a Ti line instead of dial-up
capabilities.
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(G)2.2.1.7 Access Service Request (ASR)Ordering Process
(G)2.2.1.7.1 The Exchange Access Control and
Tracking (EXACT)system may be
used for orders placed using the
ASR process.EXACT is based
upon the OBF Access Service Order
Guidelines (ASOG).The EXACT
interface accepts a batch file that is
transmitted via a Network Data
Mover (NDM)connection to Qwest
from Sprint.It is Sprint's
responsibility to obtain the
appropriate software to interface
with Qwest's EXACT system.
(G)2.2.1.8 Facility Based EDI Listing Process
The Facility Based EDI Listing Process is a single
interface from Sprint to Qwest.This interface is
based upon the OBF LSOG and ANSI ASC X12
standards,version 4010.This interface enables
Sprint listing data to be translated and passed into
the Qwest listing database.After Qwest's daily
batch processing,a Confirmation/Completion
record (for every PON provided on input)is
returned to Sprint via an EDI 855 transaction.
(G)2.2.2 Maintenance and Repair
(G)2.2.2.1 Maintenance and Repair electronic interfaces
support the tracking and resolution of end users'
repair and maintenance needs as reported to
Sprint.They facilitate the exchange of updated
information and progress reports between Qwest
and Sprint while the Trouble Report (TR)is open
and a Qwest technician is working on the
resolution.
(G)2.2.2.2 Sprint shall use the electronics interface gateways
for reporting trouble.The electronic interface
gateways are comprised of either the Mediated
Access System Electronic Bonding (MEDIACC
EB)interface or the IMA GUI interface.
(G)2.2.2.3 The MEDIACC EB interface uses CMIP protocol
over X25 packet switching network using ANS
T1M1.5 227/228 standards.
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(G)2.2.2.4 The IMA GUI also provides a single interface fortroublereportingfromSprinttoQwestandis
browser based.The IMA GUI interface uses aBerkleySocketinterfacebaseduponANSIT1M1.5 227/228 standards.The IMA GUI usesJAVAasthestandard.The IMA GUI intedacecurrentlysupportstroublereportingforresaleand
UNEs.
(G)2.2.2.5 Functions
(G)2.2.2.5.1 Maintenance and Repair -The
functions,processes and systems
used in repair are based on a
Trouble Report (TR),which is anelectronicdocumentmaintainedin
one or more OSS.A TR containsinformationabouttheenduser,the
trouble,the status of the work on thetroubleandtheresultsofthe
investigation and resolution efforts.
These business processes will be
made available to Sprint in thefollowingfunctionalset:open a
trouble report,modify a trouble
report,notification of status change,
view trouble report status,or cancel
a trouble repod,receive a trouble
report history,resubmit/delete an
erred trouble report and close a
trouble report.
(G)2.2.2.5.1.1 Open Trouble Report is the
mechanism that captures
information needed to
resolve the trouble.Once
a TR has been opened,if
Sprint is using MEDIACC
EB,Qwest sends an
electronic transaction to
Sprint identifying
information about the TR
(e.g.,commitment date and
tracking number).
(G)2.2.2.5.1.2 In IMA for POTS,and in
Electronic Bonding Test
Access (EBTA)for POTS
and designed services,
Modify Trouble Repod
allows Sprint to modify the
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trouble severity (for
example;change from
"service affecting"to "out of
service")and trouble
narrative on a TR until it
has been cleared.
(G)2.2.2.5.1.3 Status Change Notification
provides notification to
Sprint that the status of a
previously opened TR has
changed.If Sprint is using
MEDIACC EB,Sprint will
receive this notification via
an electronic transaction.If
Sprint is using the IMA GUI
interface,Sprint will receive
this notification via email
and/or fax.
(G)2.2.2.5.1.4 View Trouble Report
Status/Trouble Report
Status Request allows
Sprint to view the status of
an opened Trouble Report
if Sprint is using IMA GUI.
If Sprint is using MEDIACC
EB,Qwest sends an
electronic transaction to
Sprint with the status of an
opened TR after Sprint
sends an electronic
transaction to request the
status.
(G)2.2.2.5.1.5 Cancel Trouble Report
allows Sprint to request
cancellation of a previously
opened TR.Once a
request to cancel is
received,an orderly
cessation of the trouble
resolution process begins.
If Qwest has completed
any work before the trouble
resolution process is
stopped,charges to Sprint
may apply.
(G)2.2.2.5.1.6 The IMA Trouble Report
History provides Sprint with
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historical information on up
to the last three trouble
reports.For resale,the
disposition and trouble
report date and time are
provided.For design
senrices and UNEs,the
trouble report date and
time,a text description of
the disposition,the Qwest
Trouble Report Number,
and the trouble type are
provided.
(G)2.2.2.5.1.7 Resubmit/Delete allows
trouble reports to be
resubmitted or deleted via
IMA GUI if,prior to entering
Qwest's OSS,the
transaction fails or errors.
This transaction is only
valid if the TR has not
entered Qwest's OSS.
This transaction is currently
available only via IMA GUI.
(G)2.2.2.5.1.8 Close a Trouble Report,for
resale,allows Qwest to
close the TR once work is
complete.For design
services and UNEs,Qwest
sends Sprint a request for
verification to close.Sprint
then authorizes or denies
the closure.Sprint has
twenty-four (24)hours to
respond.If a response is
not received within that
time frame,the TR will
automatically be closed.
Qwest provides notification
to Sprint that a TR has
been closed because the
trouble was resolved.
Additional information (e.g.,
disposition,disposition
description,outage dura-
tion,maintenance of
service,charge indicator)is
also included.If Sprint is
using MEDIACC EB,Sprint
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will receive this response
via an electronic trans-
action.If Sprint is using
the IMA GUI interface,
Sprint will receive this
response via email and/or
fax.
(G)2.2.2.5.1.9 Metallic line test (MLT)
results give Sprint the
ability to request a loop test
for POTS service via
EBTA.When Sprint
submits a TR through IMA,
the technician handling the
TR will order a MLT test in
appropriate situations.
(G)2.2.3 Hours of Operation
Qwest's OSS interfaces are typically available 23 hours a day.
The following times represent the period when Qwest commitsthatitwillhavepersonnelavailabletoassistSprint:
All referenced times are Mountain Time.
Function Monday -Friday Saturday Sunday
IMA Pre-Order &Order 06:00 -20:00
Exact Order 06:00 -19:00 07:00 -17:00Repair02:15 -23:15 07:00 -21:00 13:00 -17:00
Qwest shall notify CLECs regarding system downtime through
mass facsimile distribution and pop-up windows in the IMA
GUI.Sprint may call any maintenance and repair issues to the
applicable repair center 24 hours per day,seven days per
week.Qwest shall provide Sprint current repair contact
numbers.
(G)2.2.4 Billing
(G)2.2.4.1 For products billed out of the Qwest Interexchange
Access Billing System (IABS)system,Qwest will
utilize the existing CABS/BOS format and
technology for the transmission of bills.
(G)2.2.4.2 For products billed out of the Qwest Customer
Record Information System (CRIS),Qwest will
utilize the existing EDI standard for the
transmission of monthly local billing information.
EDI is an established standard under the auspices
of the ANSI/ASC X12 Committee.A proper subset
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of this specification has been adopted by theTelecommunicationsIndustryForum(TClF)as the
"811 Guidelines"specifically for the purposes oftelecommunicationsbilling.
(G)2.2.5 Outputs
Output information will be provided to Sprint in the form of bills,files,and reports.Bills will capture all regular monthly andincrementallusagechargesandpresenttheminasummarizedformat.The files and reports delivered to Sprint provide moredetailedinformationthanthebills.They come in the followingcategories:
Usage Record File Line Usage Information
Loss and Completion Order Information
Category 11 Facility Based Line Usage InformationSAG/FAM Street Address/Facility Availability Information
(G)2.2.5.1 Bills
(G)2.2.5.1.1 CRIS Summary Bill -The CRIS
Summary Bill represents a monthly
summary of charges for most
wholesale products sold by Qwest.
This bill includes a total of all
charges by entity plus a summary of
current charges and adjustments on
each sub-account.Individual sub-
accounts are provided as billingdetailandcontainmonthly,one time
charges and incremental/call detail
information.The Summary Billprovidesonebillandonepayment
document for Sprint.These bills aresegmentedbystateandbillcycle.
The number of bills received by
Sprint is dictated by the product
ordered and the Qwest region in
which Sprint is operating.
(G)2.2.5.1.2 lABS Bill -The IABS Bill represents
a monthly summary of charges.
This bill includes monthly and one
time charges plus a summary of any
usage charges.These bills are
segmented by product,LATA,billing
account number (BAN)and bill
cycle.
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(G)2.2.5.2 Files and Reports
(G)2.2.5.2.1 Daily Usage Record File provides
the accumulated set of call
information for a given day as
captured or recorded by the network
switches.This file will be trans-
mitted Monday through Friday,
excluding Qwest holidays.This
information is a file of unrated Qwest
originated usage messages and
rated Sprint originated usage
messages.It is provided in Alliance
for Telecommunication Industry
Solution (ATIS)standard (Electronic
Message Intedace)EMI format.
This EMI format is outlined in the
document SR-320;which can be
obtained directly from ATIS.The
Daily Usage Record File contains
multi-state data for the Data
Processing Center generating this
information.Individual state identifi-
cation information is contained with
the message detail.Qwest will
provide this data to Sprint with the
same level of precision and
accuracy it provides itself.This file
will be provided for the following list
of products:
Resale
Unbundled Switch Port
(G)2.2.5.2.2 The charge for this Daily Usage
Record File is contained in Part H of
this Agreement.
(G)2.2.5.2.3 Routing of in-region intraLATA
Collect,Calling Card,and Third
Number Billed Messages -Qwest
will distribute in-region IntraLATA
collect,calling card,and third
number billed messages to Sprint
and exchange with other CLECs
operating in region in a manner
consistent with existing inter-
company processing agree-ments.
Whenever the daily usage
information is transmitted to a
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carrier,it will contain these records
for these types of calls as well.
(G)2.2.5.2.4 Loss Report provides Sprint with adailyreportthatcontainsalistof
accounts that have had lines and/or
services disconnected.This may
indicate that the end user haschangedCLECsorremoved
services from an existing account.
This report also details the order
number,service name and address,
and date this change was made.
Individual reports will be provided for
the following list of products:
Interim Number Portability
Resale
Unbundled Loop
Unbundled Line-side Switch Port
(G)2.2.5.2.5 Completion Report provides Sprint
with a daily batch report of the prior
day's activity.This report is used to
advise Sprint that the order(s)for the
service(s)requested is complete.It
details the order number,service
name and address and date this
change was completed.Individual
reports will be provided for the
following list of products:
Interim Number Portability
Resale
Unbundled Loop
Unbundled Line-side Switch
This report media is described
in Exhibit C.
(G)2.2.5.2.6 Category 11 Records are Exchange
Message Records (EMR)which
provide mechanized record formats
that can be used to exchange
access usage information between
Qwest and Sprint.Category 1101
series records are used to exchange
detailed access usage information.(G)2.2.5.2.7 Category 1150 series records are
used to exchange summarized Meet
Point Billed access minutes-of-use.
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These mechanized records are
available from Qwest in the following
formats:
NDM (direct connect or dial-
up)
Comet
Tape
Cartridge
(G)2.2.5.2.8 SAG/FAM Files.The SAG (Street
Address Guide)/FAM (Features
Availability Matrix)files contain the
following information:
SAG provides Address and
Serving Central Office
Information.
FAM provides USOCs and
descriptions by state (POTS
services only),and USOC
availability by NPA-NXX with the
exception of Centrex.
InterLATA/IntraLATA carriers by
NPA-NXX.
These files are made available
via a download process.They
can be retrieved by ftp (file
transfer protocol),NDM
connectivity,or a Web browser.
(G)2.2.6 Modifications to OSS Intedaces
Sprint and Qwest agree to discuss the modification of OSS
interfaces based upon evolving standards (e.g.,data elements,
protocols,transport networks,etc.)and guidelines issued by or
referenced by relevant ATIS committees.Establishment of
new,or changes to,industry standards and guidelines will be
reviewed on as needed basis or,at a minimum,quarterly.The
review will consider standards and guidelines that have
reached final closure as well as those published in final form.
Both Parties agree to evaluate evolving standards anddeterminetherelevantmodificationtobeimplementedbased
upon the latest approved version adopted or the latest versionreflectingfinalclosurebytherelevantATIScommitteeor
subcommittee.As a result of the review,Qwest shall draftappropriateinterfacespecificationsthatshallbemade
available to Sprint through the electronic gateway disclosure
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document.Changes shall be implemented in the next releaseafterthedistributionoftheelectronicgatewaydisclosuredocumenttotheCLECs.
(G)2.2.6.1 In the course of establishing operational ready
system interfaces between Qwest and Sprint to
support local service delivery,Sprint and Qwest
may need to define and implement system
interface specifications that are supplemental to
existing standards.Sprint and Qwest will submit
such specifications to the appropriate standards
committee and will work towards their acceptance
as standards.
(G)2.2.6.2 Release updates will be based on regulatoryobligationsasdictatedbytheFCCorCommission
and,as time permits,business requirements.
Qwest will provide to Sprint the targeted final
features list for modifications to the interface.
Final specifications for interface modifications will
be provided to Sprint three weeks prior to the
release date.Sprint is required to upgrade to the
current release within six months of the installation
date.If Sprint demonstrates mitigating
circumstances in regard to the six month install
date,the Parties will make a best effort to
cooperatively set a date.Qwest will provide multi-
versioning on at least the current and one past
version with Release 4.2.Qwest is considering a
maximum of three multi-version capability.
(G)2.2.7 Sprint Responsibilitiesfor Implementation of OSS Interfaces
(G)2.2.7.1 Before any Sprint implementation can begin,
Sprint must completely and accurately answer the
New Customer Questionnaire.This questionnaire
is provided by the Qwest account manager and
details information needed by Qwest to establish
service for Sprint.
(G)2.2.7.2 Once Qwest receives a complete and accurate
New Customer Questionnaire,Qwest and Sprint
will mutually agree upon time frames for
implementation.
(G)2.2.7.3 If using the EDI interfaces,Qwest will provide
Sprint with a copy of the Production Readiness
Verification Document.Sprint is obligated to meet
the requirements specified in the Production
Readiness Verification Document regardless of
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whether Sprint chooses to participate in the
Production Readiness Verification Test.
(G)2.2.8 Sprint Responsibilities for On-going Support for OSS Interfaces
(G)2.2.8.1 If using the IMA GUI interface,Sprint must work
with Qwest to train Sprint personnel on the IMA
GUI functions that Sprint will be using.Qwest and
Sprint shall concur on which IMA GUI functions
should be included in Sprint's training.Qwest
and Sprint shall make reasonable efforts to
schedule training in a timely fashion.
(G)2.2.8.2 An exchange protocol will be used to transport EDI
formatted content.Sprint must perform certification
testing of exchange protocol prior to using EDI.
(G)2.2.8.3 If Sprint is using EDl,Qwest shall provide Sprint
with a pre-allotted amount of time to complete
certification of its business scenarios.It is the
sole responsibility of Sprint to schedule an
appointment with Qwest for certification of its
business scenarios.Sprint must comply with the
agreed upon dates and times scheduled for the
certification of its business scenarios.If the
certification of business scenarios is delayed due
to Sprint,it is the sole responsibility of Sprint to
schedule new appointments for certification of its
business scenarios.Conflicts in the schedule
could result in certification being delayed.If a
delay is due to Qwest,Qwest will honor Sprint's
schedule through the use of alternative hours.
(G)2.2.8.4 If Sprint is using the EDI interface,Sprint must
work with Qwest to certify the business scenarios
that Sprint will be using in order to ensure
successful transaction processing.Qwest and
Sprint shall mutually agree to the business
scenarios for which Sprint is required to be
certified.Certification is granted only for a specific
release of EDI.New releases of EDI may require
re-certification of some or all business scenarios.
A determination as to the need for re-certification
will be made by the Qwest coordinator in
conjunction with the release manager of each EDI
release.Notice of the need for re-certification will
be provided to Sprint three weeks prior to the
release date.
(G)2.2.8.5 In the event of electronic interface trouble,Sprint
shall use its best effods to isolate and resolve the
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trouble using the guidelines provided in the
Production Readiness Verification document.IfSprintcannotresolvetheproblem,then SprintshouldcontacttheLocalServiceProvider(LSP)Systems Help Desk.The LSP Systems Help Desk
is Sprint's Single Point of Contact for electronicinterfacetrouble.
(G)2.2.9 Sprint Support
(G)2.2.9.1 Qwest shall provide adequate assistance to SprintforSprinttounderstandhowtoimplementandusetheOSSfunctionstowhichQwestisproviding
access.This assistance will include training,documentation,and a LSP Help Desk.The LSPHelpDeskwillprovideasinglepointofentryforSprinttogainassistanceinareasinvolving
connectivity,system availability,and file outputs.
The LSP Systems Help Desk is available MondaythroughFriday,6:00 a.m.until 8:00 p.m.Mountain
Time,excluding Qwest holidays.The Help Desk
areas are further described below.
(G)2.2.9.1.1 Connectivity covers trouble with
Sprint's access to the Qwest system
for hardware configuration
requirements with relevance to EDI
and IMA GUl;software configuration
requirements with relevance to EDI
and IMA GUl;modem configuration
requirements,Ti configuration and
dial in string requirements,firewall
access configuration,SecurlD
configuration,Profile Setup,and
password verification.
(G)2.2.9.1.2 System Availability covers system
errors generated during an attempt
by Sprint to place orders or open
trouble reports through EDI and IMA
GUI.These system errors are
limited to:POTS;Design Services
and Repair.
(G)2.2.9.1.3 File Outputs covers Sprint's output
files and reports produced from its
usage and order activity.File
outputs system errors are limited to:
Daily Usage File;Loss /Completion
File,IABS Bill,CRIS Summary Bill,
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Category 11 Report and SAG/FAM
Reports.
(G)2.2.9.2 Additional assistance to CLECs is available
through various web sites.These web sites
provide electronic interface training information
and user documentation and technical
specifications.
(G)2.2.10 Compensation/Cost Recovery
On-going and one-time startup charges,as applicable,will be
billed at rates to be specified by the Commission at the
completion of appropriate cost docket hearings.Qwest shall
establish rates for any systems charges not included in
appropriate cost docket hearings.
(G)3.Access To Telephone Numbers
(G)3.1 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed in any manner to limit or
otherwise adversely impact either Party's right to the request and
assignment of any NANP number resources including,but not limited to,
central office (NXX)codes pursuant to the Central Office Code Assignment
Guidelines published by the Industry Numbering Committee ("INC")as INC
95-0407-008,formerly ICCF 93-0729-010).The latest version of the
Guidelines will be considered the current standard.
(G)3.2 It shall be the responsibility of each Party to program and update its own
switches and network systems pursuant to the Local Exchange Routing
Guide (LERG)to recognize and route traffic to the other Pady's assigned
NXX codes.Neither Party shall impose any fees or charges whatsoever on
the other Party for such activities.The Parties will cooperate to establish
procedures to ensure the timely activation of NXX assignments in their
respective networks.
(G)3.3 Each Party shall be responsible for notifying its end users of any changes in
numbering or dialing arrangements to include changes such as the
introduction of new NPAs or new NXX codes.
(G)3.4 Each Party is responsible for administering NXX codes assigned to it.Each
Party is responsible for arranging LERG input for NXX codes assigned to its
switches.Each Party shall use the LERG published by Telcordia (Bellcore)
or its successor for obtaining routing information and shall provide through
an authorized LERG input agent,all required information regarding its
network for maintaining the LERG in a timely manner.
(G)4.Dialing Parity
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The Parties shall provide dialing parity to each other as required under the Act and FCCrules.This Agreement does not impact either Party's ability to default intraLATA Toll via
a specific dialing pattern until otherwise required by the Act.
(G)4.1 Qwest shall make N11 services it deploys in its network available asrequiredbytheActandFCCRules,to the extent technically available.
(G)5.Qwest Dex
Qwest and Sprint agree that certain issues outside the provision of basic white pagedirectorylistings,such as yellow pages advertising,yellow pages listings,directory
coverage,directory distribution,access to call guide pages (phone service pages),applicable listings criteria,white page enhancements and publication schedules will bethesubjectofnegotiationsbetweenSprintanddirectorypublishers,including QwestDex.Qwest acknowledges that Sprint may request Qwest to facilitate discussions
between Sprint and Qwest Dex.
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(G)6.Notice of Changes
(G)6.1.If a Party plans a change in its network which it believes will materially affecttheinter-operability of its network with the other Party,the Party making thechangeshallprovideadvancenoticeofsuchchangetotheotherPartyin
accordance with the applicable FCC regulations.
(G)6.2.Examples of changes that Qwest must provide notification of include but are
not limited to:any pending tandem moves,NPA splits,or scheduledmaintenanceoutagesinadvance.Notices should provide enough time forSprinttoreact.
Notice will be written and provide pertinent descriptive information of such
changes,within the limitations of confidentiality and disclosure,such that theotherPartycanevaluatepotentialeffects.Also included with the written
notice should be contact names and phone numbers for subsequent
discussions.
(G)7.Referral Announcement
When an end user changes from Qwest to Sprint,or from Sprint to Qwest,and does not
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retain its original main/listed telephone number,the Party formerly providing service totheenduserwillprovideatransferofserviceannouncementontheabandonedtelephonenumber.Each Party will provide this referral service consistent with its Tariff.This announcement will provide details on the new number that must be dialed to reachthisenduser.
(G)8.Maintenance and Repair
(G)8.1 Service Levels
(G)8.1.1 Qwest will alarm its equipment that carries Sprint's traffic in the
same manner that Qwest alarms its equipment that carries
Qwest's traffic.
(G)8.1.2 Both Parties agree to manage their network switches inaccordancewiththeBellcore/Telcordia LSSGR.
(G)8.1.3 Qwest will provide repair and maintenance for all servicescoveredbythisAgreementinamannerequaltothatwhich
Qwest provides for itself.
(G)8.1.4 During the term of this Agreement,Qwest will providenecessarymaintenancebusinessprocesssupporttoallowSprinttoprovidesimilarservicequalitytothatprovidedby
Qwest to its end users.
(G)8.1.5 Qwest will perform repair service that is equal in timeliness and
quality to that which it provides to its own end users.
(G)8.2 Branding
Should Qwest need to use various forms for communication with Sprint end
users (while out on premise dispatches on behalf of Sprint,for example),
Qwest will use unbranded forms.
(G)8.3 Service Interruptions
(G)8.3.1 Each carrier has the duty to aled the other(s)to any network
events (planned/unplanned outage)that can result or have
resulted in service interruption,blocked calls,changes innetworkperformance,within a reasonable timeframe
appropriate to the degree of the nature of the outage.
(G)8.3.2 The characteristics and methods of operation of any circuits,facilities or equipment of either Party connected with the
services,facilities or equipment of the other Party pursuant to
this Agreement shall not:1)intedere with or impair service
over any facilities of the other Party;its affiliated companies,or
its connecting and concurring carriers involved in its services;
2)cause damage to their plant;3)violate any applicable law or
regulation regarding the invasion of privacy of any
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communications carried over the Party's facilities;or 4)createhazardstotheemployeesofeitherPadyortothepublic.Each
of these requirements is hereinafter referred to as an"Impairment of Service".
(G)8.3.3 If it is confirmed that either Party is causing an Impairment of
Service,as set forth in this Section,the Party whose network or
service is being impaired (the "Impaired Party")shall promptlynotifythePartycausingtheimpairmentofService(the"Impairing Party")of the nature and location of the problem.
The impaired Party shall advise the impairing Party that,unlesspromptlyrectified,a temporary discontinuance of the use of any
circuit,facility or equipment may be required.The Impairing
Party and the Impaired Party agree to work together to attempttopromptlyresolvetheImpairmentofService.If the impairing
Party is unable to promptly remedy the impairment of Service,
the Impaired Party may temporarily discontinue use of theaffectedcircuit,facility or equipment.The impairing Party shallprovidetheimpairedPartyapropodionatepriceadjustmentonthesamebasisthatit's own customer would be entitled to a
price adjustment.
(G)8.3.4 To facilitate trouble reporting and to coordinate the repair of theserviceprovidedbyeachPartytotheotherunderthisAgreement,each Party shall designate a repair center for such
service.
(G)8.3.5 Each Party shall furnish a trouble reporting telephone number
for the designated repair center.This number shall give access
to the location where records are normally located and where
current status repods on any trouble reports are readilyavailable.If necessary,alternative out-of-hours procedures
shall be established to ensure access to a location that is
staffed and has the authority to initiate corrective action.
(G)8.3.6 Upon Sprint's request,Qwest shall provide,at the same level itprovidesitself,its affiliates to the extent required by law,or
similarly situated third party telecommunications carriers,status
reports so that Sprint will be able to provide end-user
customers with detailed information and an Estimated Time ToRepair("ETTR").Qwest will close all trouble reports with
Sprint.Sprint will close all trouble repods with the end-user.
(G)8.3.7 Before either Party reports a trouble condition,it shall use its
best efforts to isolate the trouble to the other's facilities.
(G)8.3.7.1 In cases where a trouble condition affects a
significant portion of the other's service,the
Parties shall assign the same priority provided to
other interconnecting CLECs and itself.
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(G)8.3.7.2 The Parties shall cooperate in isolating trouble
conditions.
(G)8.3.7.3.Qwest will cooperate with Sprint to show Sprint
how Qwest screens trouble conditions in its own
centers,so that Sprint will employ similar
techniques in its centers.
(G)8.4 Trouble Isolation
(G)8.4.1 According to applicable state Tariffs,Qwest will bill appropriate
Trouble Isolation Charges for dispatched work done by Qwest
where the trouble is found to be on the end user's side of the
NID or trouble is found to be in Sprint's portion of the network.
(G)8.4.2 Other Trouble isolation Charges may also be imposed by
Qwest on Sprint for other internal repair work incurred on behalf
of Sprint and later found to be in Sprint network components.
(G)8.5 Inside Wire Maintenance
Except where specifically required by state or federal regulatory mandates,
Qwest will not perform any maintenance of inside wire (premise wiring
beyond the end user's NID)for Sprint or its end users.
(G)8.6 Testing/Test Requests/Coordinated Testing/UNEs
(G)8.6.1 Qwest will make the decision to test an end user's line or
circuit.The test systems used by Qwest are finite,and their
capacity has been designed according to Qwest's operating
standards.
(G)8.6.2 Although some types of trouble reports typically will not require
a test,Qwest usually runs certain standard tests on each line
on which trouble has been reported.
(G)8.6.3 Prior to any test being conducted on a line,Qwest must receive
a trouble report from Sprint.
(G)8.6.4 Qwest end users are not given test results.On manually-
reported trouble Qwest will not provide to Sprint the test results
for its trouble reports.For electronically-reported trouble,Sprint
may see various basic test results.
(G)8.6.5 Qwest's test systems do not support testing of unbundled
network elements.Sprint shall isolate the trouble condition on
UNE end users to Qwest's portion of the end user's service
before Qwest accepts a trouble report for that end user.
(G)8.7 Work Center Interfaces
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Qwest and Sprint shall work cooperatively to develop positive,close workingrelationshipsamongcorrespondingworkcentersinvolvedinthetroubleresolutionprocesses.
(G)8.8 Misdirected Repair Calls
(G)8.8.1 Sprint shall inform its own end users as to where to report theirtroubleconditions.Any misdirected repair calls will be advisedtocalltheirowntelephoneserviceproviderandwillbeprovidedthecorrecttelephonenumberforthatpurpose(this referral mayoccurwithinavoiceresponsesystemorotherinteractivesystems).
(G)8.8.2 Sprint and Qwest will employ the following procedures forhandlingmisdirectedrepaircalls;
(G)8.8.2.1 Sprint and Qwest will provide their respective end
users with the correct telephone numbers to callforaccesstotheirrespectiverepairbureaus.
(G)8.8.2.2 End users of Sprint shall be instructed to report all
cases of trouble to Sprint.End users of QwestshallbeinstructedtoreportallcasesoftroubletoQwest.
(G)8.8.2.3 Misdirected repair calls for local services will bereferredtotheotherPartywhenthePartyreceivingtherepaircallknowsthattheotherParty
is the end user's local sentice provider.
(G)8.8.2.4 Sprint and Qwest will provide their respective
repair contact numbers to one another on areciprocalbasis.
(G)8.8.2.5 In responding to repair calls,neither Party shallmakedisparagingremarksabouteachother,norshalltheyusetheserepaircallsasthebasisforinternalreferraisortosolicitenduserstomarket
services.
(G)8.8.2.6 Performance targets for speed of repair call
answering will be the same as Qwest'sperformancetargetsforitsownendusers.
(G)8.9 Major Outages /Restoral /Notification
(G)8.9.1 Qwest will notify Sprint of major network outages as soon as ispractical.This notification will be via e-mail to Sprint'sidentifiedcontact.With the minor exception of certainproprietaryinformation,Qwest will utilize the same thresholds
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and processes for external notification as it does for internal
purposes.This major outage information will be sent via E-mail
on the same frequency schedule as is provided internally within
Qwest.Service restoration will be non-discriminatory,and will
be accomplished as quickly as possible according to Qwest
and/or industry standards.These procedures will conform to
national standard treatment of Telephone Service Priority (TSP)
restoration.Sprint services will be treated at parity with Qwest
and other carriers'services.
(G)8.9.2 Qwest will meet with associated personnel from Sprint to share
contact information and review Qwest's outage restoral
processes and notification processes.
(G)8.9.3 Qwest's emergency restoration process operates on a 7X24
basis.
(G)8.10 Protective Maintenance
(G)8.10.1 Qwest will perform scheduled maintenance equal in quality to
that which it provides to itself.
(G)8.10.2 Qwest will work cooperatively with Sprint to develop industry-
wide processes to provide as much notice as possible to Sprint
of pending maintenance activity.Such process work will
include establishment of reasonable thresholds and notification
standards.
(G)8.11 Hours of Coverage
Qwest's repair operation is seven days a week,24 hours a day.Not all
functions or locations are covered with scheduled employees on a 7X24
basis.Where such 7X24 coverage is not available Qwest's repair
operations center (always available 7X24)can call-out technicians or other
personnel required for the situation.
(G)8.12 Escalations
(G)8.12.1 Qwest will provide trouble escalation procedures to Sprint.
Such procedures will be based on the processes Qwest
employs for its own end users.Qwest escalations are manual
processes.Qwest requires,prior to escalation,that a trouble
ticket has been created.
(G)8.13 Dispatch
(G)8.13.1 Qwest will provide maintenance dispatch personnel on the
same schedule as it provides for its own end users.
(G)8.13.2 Upon the receipt of a trouble report from Sprint,Qwest will do
all that is reasonable and practical,according to internal and
industry standards,to resolve the repair condition.Qwest will
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dispatch repair personnel on occasion to repair the condition.It
will be Qwest's decision whether or not to send a technician out
on a dispatch.Qwest reserves the right to make this dispatch
decision based on the best information available to it in thetroubleresolutionprocess.It is not always necessary to
dispatch to resolve trouble;should Sprint require a dispatch
when Qwest believes the dispatch is not necessary,appropriate charges will be billed by Qwest to Sprint for thosedispatch-related costs.
(G)8.13.3 For POTS lines Qwest will not request authorization from Sprint
prior to dispatch.For lines supported by Qwest's designed
services process,Qwest may accept Sprint authorization to
dispatch.Qwest's operational processes are regularly
reviewed and may be altered in the future.Should processes
be changed,Sprint will be notified.
(G)8.14 Intervals
Similar trouble conditions,whether reported on behalf of Qwest end users or
on behalf of Sprint end users,will receive similar commitment intervals.
(G)8.15 Jeopardy Management
Notification to Sprint will be given as soon as Qwest becomes aware that a
trouble repon interval is likely to be missed.This process will be the same
as that used by Qwest for its own end users.
(G)8.16 Maintenance Standards
(G)8.16.1 Qwest will cooperate with Sprint to meet the maintenance
standards outlined in this Agreement.
(G)8.16.2 On manually-repoded trouble,Qwest will inform Sprint of repair
completion as soon as is practical after its completion.On
electronically reported trouble reports the electronic system willautomaticallyupdatestatusinformation,including trouble
completion,across the joint electronic gateway.
(G)8.17 End User Interfaces
(G)8.17.1 Sprint will be responsible for all interactions with its end users
including service call handling and notifying its end users oftroublestatusandresolution.
(G)8.17.2 All Qwest employees who perform repair service for Sprint end
users will be trained in non-discriminatory behavior.
(G)8.18 Repair Call Handling
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Manually-reported repair calls by Sprint to Qwest will be answered with the
same quality and speed as Qwest answers calls from its own end users.
(G)8.19 Single Point of Contact
(G)8.19.1 Qwest will provide a single point of contact for Sprint to report
maintenance issues and trouble reports via electronic
interfaces seven days a week,twenty-four hours a day.
(G)8.19.2 For manually-reported trouble reports,a single 7X24 trouble
reporting telephone number will be provided to Sprint for each
category of trouble situation being encountered.
(G)8.20 Network Information
(G)8.20.1 Qwest maintains an information database,available to Sprint
for the purpose of allowing Sprint to obtain information about
Qwest's NPAs,LATAs,Access Tandems and Central Offices.
(G)8.20.2 This database is known as the ICONN database,available to
Sprint via Qwest's Web site.
(G)8.20.3 CPNI information and NXX activity reports are also included in
this database.
(G)8.20.4 lCONN is updated every two weeks.
(G)8.21 Maintenance Windows
(G)8.21.1 Generally,Qwest performs major switch maintenance activities
off-hours,during certain "maintenance windows".
(G)8.21.2 This work usually takes place in the early morning hours and/or
on weekends.
(G)8.21.3 Generally,the maintenance window is between 10:00 PM
through 6:00 AM Monday through Friday and Saturday 10:00
PM through Monday 6:00 AM,Mountain Time.
(G)8.21.4 Although Qwest normally does major switch maintenance at
these times,there will be occasions where this will not be
possible.
(G)8.21.5 Planned generic upgrades to Qwest switches are included in
the ICONN database,available to Sprint via Qwest's Web site.
It is here that Sprint can find the information needed to plan for
its own network requirements.The Qwest Account team
assigned to Sprint will answer other inquiries.
(G)9.Bona Fide RequestProcess
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(G)9.1 Any request for Interconnection or access to an Unbundled Network
Element that is not already available as described herein shall be treated as
a Bona Fide Request (BFR).Qwest shall use the BFR Process to determine
the terms and timetable for providing the requested Interconnection or
access to UNEs,if available,and the technical feasibility of new/different
points of Interconnection.Qwest will administer the BFR Process in a non-discriminatory manner.
(G)9.2 A BFR shall be submitted in writing and on the appropriate Qwest form for
BFRs.Sprint and Qwest will work together to prepare the BFR form.This
form shall be accompanied by the non-refundable Processing Fee specified
in Part H of this Agreement.The form will request,and Sprint will need to
provide,at a minimum:(a)a technical description of each requestedNetworkElementornew/different points of Interconnection;(b)the desired
interface specification;(c)each requested type of Interconnectionor access;
(d)a statement that the Interconnection or Network Element will be used toprovideaTelecommunicationsService;(e)the quantity requested;(f)the
specific location requested;(g)if the requested unbundled Network Element
is a proprietary element as specified in Section 251(d)(2)of the Act,and the
applicable FCC rules,Sprint must submit documentation that demonstrates
that access to such Network Element is necessary,that the failure to provide
access to such Network Element would impair the ability of Sprint to provide
the services that it seeks to offer,and that Sprint's ability to compete would
be significantly impaired or thwarted without access to such requestedproprietaryelement;and (h)if the requested unbundled Network Element is
a non-proprietary element as specified in Section 251(d)(2)of the Act,Sprint
must submit documentation that demonstrates that denial of access to suchunbundlednon-proprietary Network Element would decrease the quality or
increase the cost of the service sought to be offered by Sprint.
(G)9.3 Within fifteen (15)business days of its receipt,Qwest shall acknowledge
receipt of the BFR and in such acknowledgment advise Sprint of missinginformation,if any,necessary to process the BFR.Thereafter,Qwest shall
promptly advise Sprint of the need for any additional information required to
complete the analysis of the BFR.
(G)9.4 Within thirty (30)business days of its receipt of the BFR and all information
necessary to process it,Qwest shall provide to Sprint a preliminary analysis
of the BFR.The preliminary analysis shall specify Qwest's conclusions as
to whether or not the requested Interconnection or access to an unbundled
Network Element complies with the unbundling requirements set forth
above.
(G)9.4.1 If Qwest determines during the thirty (30)business day period
that a BFR does not qualify as a Network Element or
Interconnection that is required to be provided under the Act,
Qwest shall advise Sprint as soon as reasonably possible of
that fact,and Qwest shall promptly,but in no case later than
ten business days after making such a determination,provide a
written report setting forth the basis for its conclusion.
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(G)9.4.2 If Qwest determines during the thirty (30)business day period
that the BFR qualifies under the Act,it shall notify Sprint in
writing of such determination within ten (10)business days.
(G)9.4.3 As soon as feasible,but in any case within ninety (90)business
days after Qwest notifies Sprint that the BFR qualifies under the
Act,Qwest shall provide to Sprint a BFR quote.The BFR
quote will include,at a minimum,a description of each
Interconnection and Network Element,the quantity to beprovided,any interface specifications,and the applicable rates
(recurring and non-recurring)including the separately stated
amortized development costs and construction charges of the
Interconnection or the Network Elements and any minimum
volume and term commitments required.
(G)9.4.4 If Sprint agrees to pay the development and construction costs,
and requests Qwest to proceed:
(G)9.4.4.1 Qwest will additionally refund those development
and construction costs,on a prorated basis,as set
forth below,up to the next nine parties,which may
include Qwest,who place an initial order within
two years after Sprint for the same interconnection
or Network Element.
(G)9.4.4.2 A refund to Sprint will be made two years after
Qwest provides Sprint with the requested
interconnection or Network Element if other
CLECs take advantage of the same
interconnection or Network Element purchased by
Sprint.This refund amount will be determined
using the proration chart set forth below and is the
aggregate of all percentages shown for the total
number of requestors.Qwest shall not be
obligated to make any additional refunds with
respect to the development costs of a particular
interconnection or Network Element after two
years from the date when Qwest first makes the
particular interconnection or Network Element
available to Sprint.All refunds will be made
subject to subsequent requestors paying their
share of the development and construction costs.
(G)9.4.4.3 Refund Table
Development and/Refund
Requestor or Construction Cost Portion Refund to
Sprint 100%NA NA
2nd 50%50.00%Sprint
3rd 33.33%16.67%Sprint
4th 25%8.33%Sprint
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Sth 20%5.00%Sprint
6th 16.67%3.33%Sprint
7th 14.29%2.38%Sprint8th12.50%1.79%Sprint
9th 11.11%1.39%Sprint
10th 10%1.11%Sprint
No Further Refunds for additional Requestors
(G)9.5 When Qwest provides Sprint with a BFR quote,which may include aminimumvolumeandtermcommitment,then within thirty (30)business
days of its receipt of the BFR quote,Sprint must either agree to purchaseunderthatcommitment,cancel its BFR,or request Qwest to negotiate other
terms.If the Parties cannot reach an Agreement,then Sprint can seekdisputeresolutionunderthetermsofthisAgreement.
(G)9.6 If Sprint has agreed to minimum volume and term commitments under theprecedingparagraph,Sprint may cancel the BFR or volume and term
commitment at any time,but in the event of such cancellation Sprint will payQwest's reasonable development costs incurred to the date of cancellation
in complying with Sprint's request for Qwest to provide the Interconnection
or Network Element,to the extent not otherwise amortized.
(G)9.7 If either Party believes that the other Party is not requesting,negotiating or
processing any BFR in good faith,or disputes a determination,or quotedpriceorcost,it may seek arbitration pursuant to the Dispute Resolution
provision of this Agreement.
(G)10.Audit Process
(G)10.1 "Audit"shall mean the comprehensive review of:
(G)10.1.1 Data used in the billing process for services performed,
including reciprocal compensation,and facilities provided under
this Agreement;and
(G)10.1.2 Data relevant to provisioning and maintenance for services
performed or facilities provided by either of the Parties for itself
or others that are similar to the services performed or facilitiesprovidedunderthisAgreementforInterconnectionoraccessto
UNEs.
(G)10.1.3 The extent of review shall be determined on a case by case
basis depending on business needs.
(G)10.2 The data referred to above shall be relevant to any pedormance standards
that are adopted in connection with this Agreement,through negotiation,arbitration or otherwise.This Audit shall take place under the following
conditions:
(G)10.2.1 Either Party may request to perform an Audit.
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(G)10.2.2 The Audit shall occur upon thirty (30)business days written
notice by the requesting Party to the non-requesting Party.
(G)10.2.3 The Audit shall occur during normal business hours.
(G)10.2.4 There shall be no more than one Audit per identified area of
operation requested by each Party under this Agreement in any
12-month period or as mutually agreed to by the parties.
Should the auditing party find an aggregate variance of greater
than one percent (1%)of the total annual billed amount,the
auditing party may perform an additional audit in the same 12
month period to verify resolution of the issue.
(G)10.2.5 The requesting Party may review the non-requesting Party's
records,books,and documents,as may reasonably contain
information relevant to the operation of this Agreement.
(G)10.2.6 The location of the Audit shall be the location where the
requested records,books and documents are retained in the
normal course of business.
(G)10.2.7 All transactions under this Agreement which are over 24
months old are no longer subject to specific Audit unless
otherwise agreed to by the parties.However,should a problem
be discovered during the course of an audit that is older than
24 months,the auditing party shall have the right to review the
problem back to its origin subject to state or federal regulation
or law.
(G)10.2.8 Each Party shall bear its own expenses occasioned by the
Audit,provided that the expense of any special data collection
shall be born by the requesting Party.
(G)10.2.9 The Party requesting the Audit may request that an Audit be
conducted by a mutually agreed-to independent auditor.Under
this circumstance,the costs of the independent auditor shall be
paid for by the Party requesting the Audit.
(G)10.2.10 In the event that the non-requesting Party requests that the
Audit be performed by an independent auditor,the Parties shall
mutually agree to the selection of the independent auditor.
Under this circumstance,the costs of the independent auditor
shall be shared equally by the Parties.
(G)10.2.11 The Parties agree that if an Audit discloses error(s),the Party
responsible for the error(s)shall,in a timely manner,undertake
corrective action for such error(s).All errors not corrected within
thirty (30)business days shall be escalated to the Vice-
President level.
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(G)10.3 All information received or reviewed by the requesting Party or theindependentauditorinconnectionwiththeAuditistobeconsideredProprietaryInformationasdefinedbythisAgreement.The non-requestingPartyreservestherighttorequireanynon-employee who is involved directlyorindirectlyinanyAuditortheresolutionofitsfindingsasdescribedabovetoexecuteanondisclosureagreementsatisfactorytothenon-requestingParty.To the extent an Audit involves access to information of othercompetitors,Sprint and Qwest will aggregate such competitors'data beforereleasetotheotherParty,to insure the protection of the proprietary natureofinformationofothercompetitors.To the extent a competitor is an affiliateofthePartybeingaudited(including itself and its subsidiaries),the Partiesshallbeallowedtoexaminesuchaffiliates'disaggregated data,as requiredbyreasonableneedsoftheAudit.
(G)11.Data Exchangefor Billing and Recording of Call Information
(G)11.1 There are certain types of calls or types of interconnection that requireexchangeofbillingrecordsbetweentheParties,including,for example,alternate billed and Toll Free Service calls.The Parties agree that all calltypesmustberoutedbetweenthenetworks,accounted for,and settledamongtheParties.Certain calls will be handled via the Parties'respectiveoperatorsenticeplatforms.The Parties agree to utilize,where possible andappropriate,existing accounting and settlement systems to bill,exchangerecordsandsettlerevenue.
(G)11.2 The exchange of billing records for alternate billed calls (e.g.,calling card,bill-to-third number and collect)will be distributed through the existingCMDSprocesses,unless otherwise separately agreed to by the Parties.
(G)11.3 Inter-Company Settlements ("lCS")revenues will be settled through theCallingCardandThirdNumberSettlementSystem("CATS").Each PartywillprovideforitsownarrangementsforparticipationintheCATSprocesses,through direct participation or a hosting arrangement with adirectparticipant.
(G)11.4 Non-lCS revenue is defined as intraLATA collect calls,calling card calls,and billed to third number calls which originate on one service provider'snetworkandarebilledbyanotherserviceproviderlocatedwithinthesameQwestLATA.The Parties agree to negotiate and execute an agreement forsettlementofnon-ICS revenue.This separate arrangement is necessarysinceexistingCATSprocessesdonotpermittheuseofCATSfornon-ICSrevenue.The Parties agree that current message distribution processes,including the CMDS system or Qwest in-region facilities can be used totransportthecallrecordsforthistraffic.Until such time that systemdevelopmentiscompletedforthesenon-lCS revenues,the Parties agree tousebillandkeep.
(G)11.5 Both Parties will provide the appropriate call records to the IntraLATA TollFreeSemiceprovider,thus permitting the service provider to bill its endusersfortheinboundTollFreeSemice.No adjustments to bills via tapes,disks or NDM will be made without the mutual agreement of the Parties.
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(G)11.5.1 Retention
Qwest shall retain its AMA data history files,in accordance with
applicable law and regulation,but not less than 45 days.At
Sprint's request,recorded usage data may be recreated from
the AMA data history files.
(G)11.6 Both Parties will return local/IntraLATA unbillable or misdirected messagesforcorrectiontotheoriginatingPartyvianormaldataexchangeprocesses.
Further adjustments,such as uncollectables and the data elements to beincludedwiththereturnedmessagedetail,will be based upon OBF
standards.
(G)11.7 A charge will apply for Category 1101XXand 1150XX records sent by Qwest
to Sprint in an EMR mechanized format.These records are used to provide
information necessary for Sprint to bill the Interexchange Carrier for jointly
provided Switched Access Services and 8XX database queries.The charge
is for each record created and transmitted and is listed in Part H of this
Agreement.
(G)11.8 Any IXC casual billing records (EMI records)received by Qwest that actually
bill to a Sprint resold or UNE (with switching port)customer will be rejected
by Qwest back to the issuing IXC using industry standard disconnect
rejection code.The Parties will provide the Operating Company Number
("OCN")of the associated ANI.The OCN is needed so that the IXC will
know which local company provides service for the working telephone
number.
(G)11.9 Alternate Billing.Provided Sprint uses Qwest for Operator Services for
alternately billed Local/IntraLATA type calls,Qwest will provide to Sprint the
unrated message detail that originates from a Sprint subscriber line but
which is billed to a telephone number other than the originating number
(e.g.,calling card,bill-to-third number,or collect).Qwest will transmit such
data to Sprint on the Daily Usage File.
(G)11.10 Local Measured Service (LMS)and IntraLATA Toll Usage Data
(G)11.10.1 When Sprint purchases Local Measured Service (LMS),
IntraLATA toll from Qwest via resale,or switching as a UNE,
Qwest will provide to Sprint all available originating Recorded
Usage Data from Sprint Customers (business and residence).
Recorded Usage Data may include,but is not limited to,the
following categories:
All completed calls,including resold IntraLATA calls by
customer.
Use Of CLASS/LASS/Custom Features which are sold on
a pay per use basis
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Calls To Directory Assistance Where Qwest Provides
Such Service To Sprint's Local Service Customer
Calls Completed Via Qwest-Provided Operator Services
Where Qwest Provides Such Service To Sprint's Local
Service Customer
For Qwest-Provided Centrex Service,Station Level Detail
(G)11.10.2 All records shall include complete call detail and complete
timing information,as applicable.
(G)11.10.3 Qwest shall provide to Sprint Recorded Usage Data for Sprint's
customers only.
(G)11.10.4 Recording Failures
(G)11.10.4.1 Sprint Recorded Usage Data determined to have
been lost,damaged or destroyed as a result of an
error or omission by Qwest in its performance of
the recording function or due to an aberrant switch
overload of limited duration and frequency,shall,
upon Sprint's request,be recovered by Qwest at
no charge to Sprint.If Qwest discovers such
failures,Qwest shall notify Sprint upon discovery.
In the event the data cannot be recovered by
Qwest,Qwest shall estimate the messages,with
assistance from Sprint,based upon the method
described below.This method will be applied on a
consistent basis,subject to modifications agreed
to by Qwest and Sprint.This estimate will be used
by the Parties to determine adjustments to
amounts owed by Sprint to Qwest for services
provided by Qwest in conjunction with the failed
recorded usage data.
(G)11.10.4.2 Partial Loss.
Qwest shall review its daily controls to determine if
data has been lost.When there has been a padial
loss,actual message and minute volumes shall be
reported,if possible.Where actual data are not
available,a full day shall be estimated for the
recording entity,as outlined below.The amount of
the partial loss is then determined by subtracting
the data actually recorded for such day from the
estimated total for such day.
(G)11.10.4.3 Complete Loss.
Estimated message and minute volumes for each
loss consisting of an entire AMA tape or entire
data volume due to its loss prior to or during
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processing,loss after receipt,degaussed before
processing,receipt of a blank or unreadable tape,
or lost for other causes,shall be reported.
(G)11.10.4.4 Estimated Volumes.
From message and minute volume reports for the
entity experiencing the loss,Qwest shall secure
messagelminute counts for the four (4)
corresponding days of the weeks preceding that in
which the loss occurred and compute an average
of these volumes.
(G)11.10.4.5 Exceptions.
If the day of loss is not a holiday but one (1)(or
more)of the preceding corresponding days is a
holiday,use additional preceding weeks in order to
procure volumes for two (2)non-holidays in the
previous two (2)weeks that correspond to the day
of the week that is the day of the loss.If the loss
occurs on a weekday that is a holiday (except
Christmas),Qwest shall use volumes from the two
(2)preceding Sundays.If the loss occurs on
Mother's Day,Christmas or the Monday after
Thanksgiving,Qwest shall use volumes from that
day in the preceding year,unless Sprint volumes
have changed over the prior year,in which case
the estimate change will be factored in.
(G)12.Construction Charges
(G)12.1 All rates,charges and initial service periods specified in this Agreement
contemplate the provision of network Interconnection services and access to
UNEs to the extent existing facilities are available.Except for modifications
to existing facilities necessary to accommodate Interconnection and access
to UNEs specifically provided for in this Agreement,Qwest will consider
requests to build additional or further facilities for network Interconnection
and access to UNEs as described in the applicable Part of this Agreement.
(G)12.2 All necessary construction will be undertaken at the discretion of Qwest,
consistent with budgetary responsibilities,consideration for the impact on
the general body of end users and without discrimination among the various
carriers.
(G)12.3 A quote for Sprint's portion of a specific job will be provided to Sprint.The
quote will be in writing,will include the specific project timeframes and
delivery date,and will be binding for ninety (90)business days after the
issue date.When accepted,Sprint will be billed the quoted price and
construction will commence after receipt of payment.If Sprint chooses not
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to have Qwest construct the facilities,Qwest reserves the right to bill Sprint
for the expense incurred for producing the engineeredjob design.
(G)12.4 In the event a construction charge is applicable,Sprint's service application
date will become the date upon which Qwest receives the required payment.
(G)12.5 When Qwest builds additional facilities for Sprint under this section of the
Agreement,Qwest will develop a quote associated with the work.Before
the work is started,the quote must be paid by Sprint.A portion of the
amount paid under the quote by Sprint will be refunded by Qwest to Sprint if
additional CLECs or Qwest,rather than Sprint,utilize the additional facilities
constructed on behalf of Sprint.
(G)12.6 A refund to Sprint will be made two years after Qwest provides Sprint with
the requested interconnection or Network Element if other CLECs take
advantage of the same interconnection or Network Elements constructed
and paid for by Sprint.This refund amount will be determined using the
chart set forth below and is the aggregate of all percentages shown for the
total number of requestors.Qwest shall not be obligated to make any
additional refunds with respect to the construction costs of a particular
interconnection or Network Element after two years from the date when
construction is completed.All refunds will be made subject to subsequent
requestors paying their share of the original construction costs.
If either Party has information that indicates there are at least three
additional requestors,then the Parties agree to negotiate a mutually
agreeable date for a partial refund based on the Refund Table below:A final
true-up will be made two years after Qwest provides the Interconnection or
Network Element to Sprint.
Refund Table
Refund
Requestor Construction Cost Portion Refund to
Sprint 100%NA NA
2nd 50%50.00%Sprint
3rd 33.33%16.67%Sprint
4th 25%8.33%Sprint
5th 20%5.00%Sprint
6th 16.67%3.33%Sprint
7th 14.29%2.38%Sprint
8th 12.50%1.79%Sprint
9th 11.11%1.39%Sprint
10th 10%1.11%Sprint
No Further Refunds for additional Requestors
(G)13.Service Performance
(G)13.1 General Provisions
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Qwest will provide reports of service indicators which will assist in an
evaluation of the service provided to Sprint.The purpose of Service
Pedormance measurements is to allow the Parties to efficiently manage and
continuouslyimprove their businesses.The purpose of this section is to
identify how the Parties will report results,what measurements will be
reported,and how Qwest and Sprint will collaboratively work to improve
results reponed in the Service Performance measurements.
(G)13.1.1 In no instance shall this Agreement be construed to require
Qwest to provide superior levels of service to Sprint in
comparison to the level of service which Qwest provides to
itself or its own end users.
(G)13.1.2 As further specified in this Section,Qwest will provide results
for the list of performance indicators identified for the following
Standard Service Groupings:
Resale:
Residential POTS
Business POTS
ISDN
Centrex and Centrex-like services
PBX trunks
DID
Digital Switched Service (DSS)
DS-0
DS-1
DS-3
Interconnection and Other Services:
LIS Trunks
Interim Number Portability
Local Number Portability
Unbundled Network Elements:
Unbundled Loop
Unbundled Switch;and
Unbundled Dedicated Interoffice Transport (UDIT)
Operational Suppon Systems (OSS)
(G)13.1.3 As specified in this Section,Qwest will provide results on an
aggregated basis for the following types of Orders:
C =Change in existing sentice or billing number
N =New connection for service
T =To or transfer of service from one address to another
(G)13.2 Service Performance Indicators
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Results for Service Performance Indicators listed and defined in the Service
Performance Indicators (SPI)will be reported as described therein to Sprint
upon request,but no more frequently than once per month,subject to the
provisions of this Section.
To the extent that Qwest makes available additional standard performance
indicators in this state during the term of this Agreement,the Parties agree
that Sprint will receive these additional standard performance indicators.
Qwest will provide Sprint with all additional performance indicators that the
state law requires.
To the extent Sprint desires additional performance measures,the Parties
will meet to determine whether the requested measures should be added to
the Qwest list of standard measures.If the Parties determine that the
requested additional measures are unique to Sprint,then Qwest will provide
Sprint an estimate of the cost to develop the measures.Whether the
measurements are standard or unique to Sprint,an estimate of the time it
will take to complete the work will be provided.Development of a unique
measurement will begin upon payment by Sprint.If,within a two year
timeframe from the beginning of the development of a measure unique to
Sprint,Qwest adds the measure to its standard list of measurements,Qwest
will refund the development cost to Sprint.
(G)13.2.1 Qwest Service Performance Indicators
The following Service Performance Indicators will be provided
monthly,subject to the provisions of this Section.
(G)13.2.1.1 Electronic Gateway Availability
GA-1 GatewayAvailability -IMA
GA-2 Gateway Availability -EDI
GA-3 Gateway Availability -EB-TA
GA-4 System Availability --EXACT
(G)13.2.1.2 Pre-Order /Order
PO-i Pre-Order/Order Response Times
PO-2 Electronic Flow-through
PO-3 LSR Rejection Notice Intental
PO-4 LSRs Rejected
PO-5 Firm Order Confirmation (FOC)Interval
PO-6 Completion Notices Transmitted within 24
hours
PO-7 Completion Notice Interval
PO-8 Jeopardy Notice Interval
PO-9 Timely Jeopardy Notices
(G)13.2.1.3 Ordering and Provisioning
OP-1 Speed of Answer -Interconnect
Provisioning Center
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OP-2 Calls Answered within 20 Seconds -
Interconnect Provisioning Center
OP-3 Installation Commitments Met
OP-4 Installation interval
OP-5 New Senrice Installations without Trouble
Reports
OP-6 Delayed Days
OP-7 Coordinated Cutover Interval -Unbundled
Loop
OP-8 Number Portability Timeliness
OP-8 Delayed Orders More than 90 Days Past
Commitment
(G)13.2.1.4 Maintenance and Repair
MR-1 Speed of answer -Interconnect Repair
Center
MR-2 Calls Answered within 20 Seconds -
Interconnect Repair Center
MR-3 Out of Sentice Cleared within 24 Hours -
Non-Designed Repair Products
MR-4 All Troubles Cleared within 48 hours -
Non-Designed Repair Products
MR-5 All Troubles Cleared within 4 hours -
Designed Repair Products
MR-6 Mean Time to Restore
MR-7 Repair Repeat Report Rate
MR-8 Trouble Rate
MR-9 Repair Appointments Met
MR-10 Customer-caused Trouble Reports
(G)13.2.1.5 Billing
BI-1 Mean Time to Provide Recorded Usage
Records
BI-2 Mean Time to Deliver Invoices
Bl-3 Billing Accuracy-Adjustments for Errors
(G)13.2.1.6 Database Updates
DB-1 Time to Update Databases
DB-2 Accurate Database Updates
(G)13.2.1.7 Directory Assistance
DA-1 Speed of Answer -Directory Assistance
DA-2 Calls Answered within 10 Seconds -
Directory Assistance
(G)13.2.1.8 Operator Services
OS-1 Speed of Answer -Operator Services
OS-2 Calls Answered within 10 Seconds -
Operator Services
(G)13.2.1.9 Network Performance
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NI-1 Trunk Blocking
NP-1 NXX Code Activation
(G)13.2.1.10 Collocation
CP-1 Installation Interval
CP-2 Installation Commitments Met
CP-3 Feasibility Study Interval
CP-4 Feasibility Study Commitments Met
CP-5 Quote Interval
CP-6 Quote commitments Met
(G)13.3 Service Quality Performance Results Reports
(G)13.3.1 For Resale,UNE and Interconnection,and ancillary services,
Qwest will provide service performance results for performance
indicators as described above for Sprint,all CLECs in
aggregate,Qwest end users,and to the extent required by law,
for Qwest affiliates.
(G)13.3.1.1 Performance results will be provided for LIS trunks
procured by Sprint that have utilized joint planning
with Qwest in procuring LIS trunks,for Qwest's
local exchange interoffice trunks,and for LIS trunk
services that Qwest provides to its affiliates which
furnish Telecommunications Services.
(G)13.3.1.2 If Sprint does not participate in joint forecasting
and joint planning,only Sprint results will be
compared to the results of other CLECs that have
not participated in joint planning.
(G)13.4 The performance results provided to Sprint by Qwest shall be consistent
with the most current version of the Qwest SPI,as amended from time to
time during the term of this Agreement.These descriptions shall be the
exclusive description used by both Sprint and Qwest when discussing
performance results.Changes required in the SPI as a result of state
regulatory rulings will apply to this Agreement.
(G)13.5 The performance results provided under this Agreement are to be used
solely for the purposes set forth herein,and shall be treated as "Proprietary
Information"as provided in Section (A)3.15 of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding this provision,Sprint may share their performance
measurement results with other similarly situated telecommunications
carriers under a non-disclosure agreement.Sprint's performance
measurement results will not be directly or indirectly shared with any other
party.
(G)13.6 Service Performance -Reponed Events
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(G)13.6.1 When applicable,Qwest will report service-related performance
results for all "events".An "event"is the activity that generates
the measurement.
(G)13.6.2 Qwest will report Sprint results referenced above that Sprint
has ordered and is utilizing the services reported.
(G)13.6.3 Qwest will provide the final reports on a calendar monthly basis
as soon as available,but not to exceed thirty (30)calendar
days of the close of the reporting month.
(G)13.7 Self Executing Remedies
The purpose and focus of remedies provisions under this Interconnection
Agreement shall be to resolve significant differences in service quality that
have been identified through appropriate comparisons of the service
performance results reported for the core performance indicators defined
above.Self-executing remedies are those actions,defined herein,that
Qwest will undertake in good faith and in cooperation with Sprint to respond
to such differences immediately,without waiting for determination of whether
actual discrimination may exist.
(G)13.7.1 For this purpose,actionable differences shall be considered to
be those that are determined to be statistically,operationally,
and materially significant in each of three (3)or more
consecutive months and that reflect a probability that inferior
service was provided to Sprint,based on the relevant
comparison of performance indicator results.Statistical
significance shall be determined as defined below.Operational
and material significance shall be established by including for
comparison only those results that have (a)minimum sample
sizes of 30 each,and (b)a relevant comparison demonstrating
a service performance difference of a magnitude that can be
reasonably considered to have a perceptible effect on end
users or Sprint operations.
(G)13.7.2 Determination of the statistical significance of any difference in
appropriately comparable results shall be based on statistical
testing for (1)differences in means (where performance
indicator results are reported as averages)or (2)difference in
proportions (where performance indicator results are reported
as percentages),as follows:
(G)13.7.2.1 Determination of the significance of a difference in
mean values of each monthly service performance
indicator results shall be based on a "permutation"
test using what is commonly referred to as a "Z"
statistic and a maximum of 1,000 randomly
selected permutations of the samples.Where
sample sizes exceed 600,the "Z"test using the
"modified Z statistic"may be used instead of the
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permutation test.Where used,the modified Z
statistic will be based on the statistical variance
associated with Qwest's retail performance
results,where applicable,or on the variance
associated with Sprint aggregate performance
results,where there are no retail pedormance
results.
(G)13.7.2.2 The significance of a difference in proportional
measurements shall be based on direct
calculation of the probability of the observed
difference using the binomial distribution with a
pooled p value.
(G)13.7.2.3 A difference in results by either test type (i.e.,
differences in means or differences in proportions)
will be deemed statistically significant if the
appropriate one tailed test indicates,with ninety-
five percent (95%)confidence,that the
performance indicator results being compared
appear to be from different populations of
performance.In other words,that service being
provided to Sprint appears to be inferior to that
represented by the comparable results (such as,
results representing senrice provided to CLECs in
aggregate or to Qwest retail).
(G)13.7.2.4 The Parties do not contemplate any payments,
credits,fines or other penalties associated with
any of the performance measurements included in
this section.However,nothing in this Agreement
shall preclude Sprint from benefiting from any
Commission mandated payments,credits,fines or
other penalties associated with actionable
differences in service performance results.Unless
the Commission orders otherwise,pedormance
measurement results used to calculate mandated
penalties shall be based on a ninety-nine percent
(99%)statistical confidence interval.Nothing in
this Agreement shall preclude Qwest from
appealing any Commission or coud order
mandating payments,credits,fines or other
penalties associated with service performance
results.
(G)13.7.3 For each case in which a statistically significant difference as
defined in Section (G)13.7.2 has occurred,Qwest shall:
(G)13.7.3.1 Immediately investigate to determine the cause(s)
of the difference and,where feasible,begin good-
faith efforts to resolve the difference;
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(G)13.7.3.2 Within ten (10)business days,following the issue
date of a monthly report containing a statistically
significant difference,Sprint may request a written
explanation as to cause(s)of the difference and,
as applicable,an action plan describing (i)what
has and will be done to resolve the difference,(ii)
what cooperative actions and timelines on the part
of Sprint are needed to facilitate or expedite
resolution,and (iii)listing key milestones for use
by the Parties in tracking progress.Qwest will
provide such explanation within fifteen (15)
business days of its receipt of the request from
Sprint;
(G)13.7.3.3 Offer and meet with designated Sprint
representatives monthly to discuss progress on
resolving the difference(s);
(G)13.7.3.4 Escalate to vice president level any significant
difference that has or is not projected to be
resolved within two months of the difference first
being identified as statistically and operationally
significant as defined in Section (G)13.7.2,with
commitment at the vice presidential level to direct
due diligence toward removing obstacles and
expediting resources where feasible and
necessary to resolve the difference as soon as
possible.
(G)13.7.3.5 If the statistically and operationally significant
difference in trend results is not corrected within
two (2)months of the difference first being
identified as statistically and operationally
significant,the Dispute Resolution provision of this
Interconnection Agreement shall apply without the
escalation requirement.
(G)13.7.4 If a statistically and operationally significant difference has
occurred in the trend results for any particular performance
indicator,the Parties shall allow two (2)additional months from
when the statistically significant difference is identified to
correct the difference in the trend results.If a statistically and
operationally significant difference in results for a particular
performance indicator is corrected within two (2)months of the
difference being identified,no further action,formal or informal,
will be taken by either Party with respect to that difference.
(G)13.8 Delaying Events
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(G)13.8.1 If a Delaying Event prevents either Party from performing a
measured activity,then such measured activity shall be
excluded from the performance indicator(s).
(G)13.8.2 A "Delaying Event"means:
(G)13.8.2.1 Failure by Sprint to perform any of its obligations
that directly or indirectly impacts performance
results;as set forth in this Agreement,
(G)13.8.2.2 Any delay,act or failure to act by an end user,
agent or subcontractor of the other Party that
directly or indirectly impacts performance results,
or
(G)13.8.2.3 Any Force Majeure Event that directly or indirectly
impacts performance results..
(G)13.9 Records Retention for Senrice Performance Indicators
Each Party shall maintain complete and accurate records consisting of the
raw data used to calculate performance measurements (except for trouble
reports)for the specified review period of its performance under this
Agreement for each measured activity.Each Party shall provide such
records to the other Party in a self-reporting format.Each Party shall
provide such records in the format kept in the performing Party's ordinary
course of business.The Parties agree that such records shall be deemed
"Confidential Information".
(G)13.10 Cost Recovery
Each Party reserves the right to recover the costs associated with the
creation of the above measures,indicators,and reports through a future
proceeding before a regulatory body.Such a proceeding may address a
wide range of implementation costs not otherwise recovered through
charges established herein.
(G)14.Network Standards
(G)14.1 The Parties recognize that Qwest services and network elements have been
purchased and deployed,over time,to Bellcore/Telcordia and Qwest technical
standards.Specification of standards is built into the Qwest purchasing process,
whereby vendors incorporate such standards into the equipment Qwest
purchases.Qwest supplements generally held industry standards with Qwest
Technical Publications.
(G)14.2 The Parties recognize that equipment vendors may manufacture
telecommunications equipment that does not fully incorporate and may differ
from industry standards at varying points in time (due to standards development
processes and consensus)and either Party may have such equipment in place
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within its network.Except where otherwise explicitly stated within this
Agreement,such equipment is acceptable to the Parties,provided said
equipment does not pose a security,service or safety hazard to persons or
property.
(G)14.3 Generally accepted and developed industry standards which the Parties agree to
support include,but are not limited to:
(G)14.3.1 Switching
GR-954-CORE LIDB
GR-2863-CORE AIN
GR-1428-CORE Toll Free Service
GR-1432-CORE TCAP
GR-905-CORE ISUP
GR-1357-CORE Switched Fractional DSi
GR-1298-CORE AIN Switching System Generic Requirements
GR-1299-CORE AIN Service Control Point Adjunct Interface
Generic Requirements
TR-NWT-001284 AIN 0.1 Switching System Generic
Requirements
GR-905-CORE Common Channel Signaling Network Interface
Specification
GR-1432-CORE CCS Network Interface Specification Bellcore
TR-TSY-000540,Issue 2R2
GR-305-CORE
GR-1429-CORE
GR-2863-CORE
FR-64 LATA LSSGR
GR-334-CORE Switched Access Service
TR-NWT-000335 Voice Grade Special Access Services
TR-TSY-000529 Public LSSGR
TR-NWT-000505 LSSGR Call Processing
FR-NWT-000271 OSSGR
TR-NWT-001156 OSSGR Subsystem
SR-TSY-001171 System Reliability Analysis
(G)14.3.2 Transport
Bellcore FR-440
TR-NWT-000499 (TSGR)Transport Systems Generic
Requirements
GR-820-CORE Generic Transmission Surveillance;DS1 and DS3
Performance
GR-253-CORE Synchronous Optical Network Systems (SONET)
TR-NWT-000507 Transmission
TR-NWT-000776 NID for ISDN Subscriber Access
TR-INS-000342 High Capacity Digital Special Access Service
ST-TEC-000051 &52 Telecommunications Transmission
Engineering Handbooks Volumes 1 &2
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(G)14.3.3 Loops
TR-NWT-000057 Functional Criteria for Digital Loop Carrier
Systems Issue 2
TR-NWT-000393 Generic Requirements for ISDN Basic Access
Digital Subscriber Lines
GR-253-CORE SONET Common Generic Criteria
TR-NWT-000303 Integrated Digital Loop Carrier System Generic
Requirements
TR-TSY-000673 Operations Interface for an IDLC System
GR-303-CORE Issue 1 Integrated Digital Loop Carrier System
Generic Requirements
TR-NWT-000393 Generic Requirements for ISDN Basic Access
Digital Subscriber Lines
TR-TSY-000008 Digital Interface Between the SLC 96 Digital
Loop Carrier System and a Local Digital Switch
TR-NWT-008 and 303
TA-TSY-000120 Subscriber Premises or Network Ground Wire
GR-49-CORE Generic Requirements for Outdoor TelephoneNetworkInterfaceRequirements
TR-NWT-000239 Indoor Telephone Network Interfaces
TR-NWT-000937 Generic Requirements for Outdoor and Indoor
Building Entrance
TR-NWT-000133 Generic Requirements for Network Inside Wiring
(G)14.4 The Parties will cooperate in the development of national standards for
Interconnection elements as the competitive environment evolves.
Recognizing that there are no current national standards for Interconnection
network elements,Qwest has developed its own standards for some network
elements,including:
#77342 --Common Channel Signaling (CCS)Network Interface Specification
#77350 --Telecommunications Equipment,Installation and Removal
Guidelines
#77351 --Qwest /US WEST Communications,Inc.Engineering Standards
General Equipment Requirements
#77355 --Grounding-Central Office and Remote Equipment Environment
#77367 --Central Office Hazardous Material Handling Procedures
(Combined with Tech.Pub.77350 --No longer in effect)
#77384 --Qwest /US WEST Interconnection -Unbundled Loop
#77386 --Expanded Interconnection and Collocation for Private Line
Transport and Switched Access Services
#77389 --Unbundled Dedicated Interoffice Transpod
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#77389C --Unbundled Dedicated Interoffice Transport;(Note:Version C
was replaced by Version D on 3/1/00)
#77390 --Competitive Local Exchange Carrier,Installation/Removal
Guidelines (Combined with Tech.Pub.77350,No longer in effect)
(G)14.5 Qwest Technical Publications have been developed to support service
offerings,inform end users and suppliers,and promote engineering
consistency and deployment of developing technologies.For a complete
listing and to place orders for Qwest Technical Publications,contact:
Faison Office Products Company
3251 Revere Street,Suite 200
Aurora,CO 80011
800-777-3672
Fax:[phone]
(G)15.Complex Firm Order Confirmation
(G)15.1 Qwest will provide confirmation,via a Complex Firm Order Confirmation ("FOC")
that Sprint's LSR has been received and successfully processed.The FOC will
confirm the schedule of dates assigned by Qwest for the provisioning of service
requested.The Complex FOC will be issue no later than seventy-two hours after
receipt of a complete and accurate LSR for the requested non-loaded,xDSL-1,
ISDN,ADSL and DSi unbundled Loops.If the results of the verification process
show the loop to be fully functional,Qwest will provide the FOC to Sprint upon
such verification.If a facility issue is identified,the standard held order process
will be initiated,or a new installation,interval will be provided,based upon the
type of work needed to provision the service .e.g.conditioning.
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PART H -RATES
(H)1.RATES AND CHARGES --GENERAL PROVISIONS
(H)1.1 For Interconnection,Resold Services and Unbundled Network Elements,
Sprint and Qwest agree to use state-specified permanent rates where
established,or where no state-specified permanent rate exists,Sprint
agrees to use the state-specified interim rates where established.Where no
state-specified permanent or interim rates exist,Sprint agrees to use the
lowest ordered and approved rates as interim rates until such time as the
state Commission issues an order in a generic proceeding or arbitration,
implementing approved rates,whether those approved rates are interim or
final.Upon issuance of such an order,Qwest will move Sprint to such
approved rates for those states and,where required by the commission,
true up the amounts charged to that point.If either interim,permanent or
approved arbitrated rates are later modified ,if required by the commission
an additional true up,will occur.For purposes of this Agreement,"Rates"
include rate structure.Rates for services described herein shall be
documented in this section of this Agreement.
(H)1.2 Sections of this Agreement referring to TELRIC are agreements in principle
on their use of TELRIC.References to TELRIC in this Agreement include
the condition that the parties do not necessarily agree to a specific TELRIC
methodology.The Parties agree to utilize the specific methodology that is
ultimately ordered by the arbitrators/regulators.
(H)1.3 Qwest will not charge Sprint any non-recurring charges incurred as a result
of Qwest implementing network redesigns/reconfigurations or electronic
system redesign/reconfigurations solely initiated by Qwest to its own network
or systems.However,any redesign or reconfiguration expenses required by
a regulatory body may be recovered by Qwest as permitted by a regulatory
body on a non-discriminatory basis.
(H)1.4 The underlying provider of a resold service shall be entitled to receive,from
the purchaser of switched access,the appropriate access charges pursuant
to its then effective switched access tariff.For the purposes of this
paragraph,Unbundled Elements as defined in this Agreement and the Act
are not considered as resold services.
(H)1.5 All Individual Case Basis (ICB),or Time and Material based charges will be
accompanied by sufficient documentation to verify charges when billed.
(H)1.6 The Following Section is Applicable for the State of UTAH Only (UTAH
Order,p.3)The Division of Public Utilities'Avoided Cost Study will be used
to establish interim wholesale discounts for resale services.Interim prices
for unbundled network elements will be based on Qwest's TELRIC,modified
to reflect the Commission's prescribed depreciation rates and cost of capital.
Rates for unbundled network elements,reciprocal compensation,and
avoided cost wholesale discounts are interim and subject to surcharge or
refund based upon future determinations to be made in Docket 94-999-01.
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(H)1.7 The parties will work cooperatively to maintain the current and correct rate
schedules resulting in a signed rate sheet reflecting the new rates.
(H)1.8 If a provision references prices and there are no corresponding prices
already set forth in this section for such item,such price shall be considered
"To Be Determined"("TBD").With respect to all TBD prices,prior to Sprint
ordering any such TBD item,the Parties shall meet and confer to establish a
price.If the Parties are unable to reach agreement on a price for such item,
an interim price shall be set for such item that is equal to the price for the
nearest analogous item for which a price has been established.Provided,
however,that if the Parties are unable to agree on what is the nearest
analogous item for purposes of setting an interim price or if there is no such
analogous item,the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution provision for
purposes of establishing an interim price in accordance with the procedures
set forth in this Agreement.Any interim prices so set shall be subject to
modification by any subsequent decision of the Commission.If an interim
price is different from the rate subsequently established by the Commission,
any underpayment shall be paid by Sprint to US WEST,or any overpayment
refunded by US WEST to Sprint,within forty-five (45)days after the
establishment of the price by the Commission.
(H)1.9 Rate Sheets
See Following Section
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REVISIONS SINCE JULY 27,2000
Date Section Page Revision
8 /24 /2000 (A)3.21 36 Deleted Minnesota specific text from textbox
8 /24 /2000 (G)5 267-268 Deleted Minnesota specific text from textbox
8/30/2000 (E)5 146-151 Replaced partial Exhibit C (Service Interval Tables)
with the full Exhibit C.This table was inadvertantly
inserted with only partial data.
8/30/2000 (E)Changed references to "Exhibit A"to references to
"Part H"(Rates Section)
11/27/2000 (C)2.3.4.1.3 70 Inserted Oregon language box regarding reciprical
compensation per OPUC November 9,2000,
Docket ARB 238 at Page 19
12/01/2000 (E)1.16.1 110-114 Inserted language boxes regarding UNE-P and
through (E)UNE-P NRCs per mutual agreement October 2000.
1.16.5.2
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Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all priororalorwrittenagreements,representations,statements,negotiations,understandings,proposals and undertakings with respect to the subject matter hereof,for the states of Arizona,
Colorado,Minnesota,and Washington.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed bytheirrespectivedulyauthorizedrepresentatives.
SPRINT Communications Company L.P.Qwest Corporation
Signature Signature
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Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all priororalorwrittenagreements,representations,statements,negotiations,understandings,proposals and undertakings with respect to the subject matter hereof,for the state of Oregon.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed bytheirrespectivedulyauthorizedrepresentatives.
SPRINT Communications Company L.P.Qwest Corporation
Signature Signature
Name Printed/Typed Name Printed/Typed
Title Title
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Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all priororalorwrittenagreements,representations,statements,negotiations,understandings,proposals and undertakings with respect to the subject matter hereof,for the states of Idaho,Iowa,Montana,Nebraska,New Mexico,North Dakota,South Dakota,Utah,and Wyoming.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed bytheirrespectivedulyauthorizedrepresentatives.
SPRINT Communications Company L.P.Qwest Corporation
Signature Signature
Name Printedifyped Name Printed/Typed
Title Title
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REVISIONS SINCE JULY 27,2000
Date Section Page Revision
8 /24 /2000 (A)3.21 36 Deleted Minnesota specific text from textbox
8 /24 /2000 (G)5 267-268 Deleted Minnesota specific text from textbox
8/30/2000 (E)5 146-151 Replaced partial Exhibit C (Service Interval Tables)
with the full Exhibit C.This table was inadvertantly
inserted with onlypartial data.8/30/2000 (E)Changed references to "Exhibit A"to references to
"Pan H"(Rates Section)
11/27/2000 (C)2.3.4.1.3 70 Inserted Oregon language box regarding reciprical
compensation per OPUC November 9,2000,
Docket ARB 238 at Page 19
12/01/2000 (E)1.16.1 110-114 Inserted language boxes regarding UNE-P andthrough(E)UNE-P NRCs per mutual agreement October 2000.1.16.5.2
,
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PART I -SIGNATURE
Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all priororalorwrittenagreements,representations,statements,negotiations,understandings,proposals and undedakings with respect to the subject matter hereof,for the states of Arizona,Colorado,Minnesota,and Washington.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed bytheirrespectivedulyauthorizedrepresentatives.
SPRINT Communications Company L.P.Owest Corporation
Signature Signature
Name Printed/Typed Name Printed/Typed
Title Title
Date Date
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Signature
PART I -SIGNATURE
Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all priororalorwrittenagreements,representations,statements,negotiations,understandings,proposals and undertakings with respect to the subject matter hereof,for the state of Oregon.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed bytheirrespectivedulyauthorizedrepresentatives.
SPRINT Communications Company L.P.Qwest Corporation
Signature Signature
Name Printed/Typed Name PrintedTEyped
Title Title
Date Date
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Signature
PART I -SIGNATURE
Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all priororalorwrittenagreements,representations,statements,negotiations,understandings,proposals and undertakings with respect to the subject matter hereof,for the states of Idaho,lowa,Montana,Nebraska,New Mexico,North Dakota,South Dakota,Utah,and Wyoming.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed bytheirrespectivedulyauthorizedrepresentatives.
SPRINT Communications CompanyL.P.Qwest Corp a on
Signature 'Signature
w.Richard Morr-im L.T.Christensen
Name Printed/Typed Name Printed/Typed
Vice President Local Markets Director -Business Policy
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