Following are the procedures that Qwest, or its designated installation sub-contractors, will follow when taking possession of the cabling that connects Qwest Interconnection Distribution Frame(s) (ICDF) with your Collocation space.
If terms and conditions are included in your Interconnection Agreement regarding the Cable Receipt Process, and those terms differ from those set forth in this document, then the terms of the Interconnection Agreement may prevail.
There are two options for the procurement of transmission cabling between your presence and Qwest's network
Qwest Provides the Cabling:
Qwest provides the equipment cables, associated cable racking and termination blocks required to connect your Central Office (CO) equipment to the ICDF frame. This material should be ordered in conjunction with your initial Collocation Application. If ordered after the Collocation Application has been processed, a change request must be submitted reflecting the requested modifications.
Standard rates have been developed by state for this nonrecurring charge. A standard recurring monthly charge for maintenance by state also applies. These charges will be included in your Collocation Quote.
You will be able to order equipment cable, cable racking and termination blocks related to ICDF frame terminations in the following increments:
To select this option specify in the Notes section of the Collocation Application form: "Qwest provision of ICDF Frame terminations per block." The cost for the equipment cable is included in the nonrecurring cost for the Collocation job.
You Provide the Cabling:
If you provide the cabling, as noted on the Collocation Application form, Qwest will engineer the cabling runs and provide information regarding the lengths of cabling required and other technical issues. Qwest will provide you with this information.
If you choose to deliver the cabling to a Qwest warehouse facility:
If you deliver the cabling directly to a Qwest representative you must complete the following:
If your cabling is NOT available at least three weeks prior to RFS Date, contact the SICM and advise them of either an anticipated delivery date or your desire for Qwest to provide the cabling.
If you still want to provide the cabling:
You will receive an initial partial completion notification letter to advise you that your job is being put on CLEC Hold for delivery of cable and/or hardware. If there is no response from you, Qwest will send notices pending this delivery at 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and finally at the one year from the date when Qwest sends the initial partial completion notification letter. You will then have an additional 30 days to deliver your materials or Qwest will implement changes to your original request in order to complete and close the job. Outstanding charges will be assessed and billed to you via a revised quote.
A New/Augment request will be required if you elect at a future date to do this work or similar type work.
If you want Qwest to provide the cabling:
Qwest contact information is located in Wholesale Customer Contacts.
This section is being compiled based on your feedback.
Last Update: May 1, 2009
