Digital Data Service (DDS) is a Private Line channel with the capability of transmitting digital data over a dedicated point-to-point or multipoint circuit. The available data rates are 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, 56.0 and 64.0 Kilobits per second (Kbps).
The service provides full-duplex, four-wire transmission of synchronous serial data between two end users or between an end user and another carrier. Qwest provides timing for this service through facilities to the end user on the received bit stream. DDS is available only between locations connectable through compatible digital facilities.
Note: DDS is a private line (dedicated) digital service and is not a switched service; therefore, no dial up can occur.
Digital Data Service (DDS) is offered as a two-point or multipoint service:
Product Diagram No. 1
Product Diagram No. 2
Digital Data Service can be purchased on an Intrastate or an Interstate basis. Digital Data Service (DDS) can be provisioned through multiple Qwest wire centers.
Terms and Conditions section does not apply to Digital Data Service
Technical characteristics, including Network Channel/Network Channel Interface (NC/NCI™) codes, are described in Technical Publication, Qwest Digital Data Service Technical Description, 77312 or Technical Publication, Qwest Digital Data Service Product Description, Applications and Interface Combination, 77204
Rate Structure
Recurring charges are comprised of the following rate elements depending on jurisdiction:
Nonrecurring charges are comprise of the following rate elements depending on jurisdiction:
Rates
For Interstate pricing see FCC1 or for Intrastate see Private Line
state specific tariff.
Tariffs, Regulations and Policies
Tariff, regulations and policies are located in the state specific
Tariffs/Catalogs/Price
Lists.
Optional Features
Optional features for DDS are described in Technical Publication,
Qwest Digital Data Service Technical
Description, 77312 or Technical Publication, Qwest
Digital Data Service Product Description, Applications and Interface
Combination, 77204.
| Features | Benefits |
| Availability | |
| Ubiquitous | |
| Responsiveness | |
| Provides connection with other digital services |
If you are an Interexchange Carrier (IXC), Internet & Data (ISP) or Wireless Service Provider (WSP) and have questions regarding your contract with Qwest, contact your Account Team / Sales Executives and Service Managers for more information.
Pre-Ordering section does not apply to Digital Data Service
DDS service requests are submitted using the following Access Service Ordering Guidelines (ASOG) forms:
Field entry requirements are described in the Access Service Request (ASR) Forms.
A Design Layout Record (DLR) request is requested through the ASR service order process.
Contact your Account Team / Sales Executives and Service Managers for more information.
FOC intervals are found in the Service Interval Guide (SIG) for Access Services.
Maintenance and repair problems are reported to the Qwest Customer Service Center 1-800-954-1211. If your end-users experience problems with their local circuits or services, provisioned with Qwest provided products and services, their first point of contact is you, their local service provider. You or your end-user must isolate the trouble and verify it is not the customer-owned equipment or cable before calling.
Integrated Access Billing System (IABS™) billing is described in Billing Information - Integrated Access Billing System (IABS™).
Digital Data Service (DDS)
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1. What type of Consumer Premise Equipment (CPE) is required?
A Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit (CSU/DSU) is required at
the customer's premise that enables digital transmissions to occur
at a 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, 56, or 64 KBPS rate. The CSU/DSU is generally
connected to a business/government host computer Local Area Network
(LAN) for secure digital access.
2. Can Digital Data Service be connected to other services?
Yes, including Private Line DS1, DS3, OC-n services through "Multiplexers",
sometimes called "muxes". DDS can also be connected to Frame Relay
networks.
3. When is "bridging" utilized with a Digital Data Service network?
Bridging can be done at designated Qwest Digital Data Service wire
centers referred to as "DDS Hubs" locations. All DDS speeds except
64 KBPS can be bridged together at the customer designated "DDS
Hub" locations identified in the FCC NECA #4 tariff. Currently,
very efficient, cost effective, and secure DDS bridged networks
are being utilized by business and government customers through
out our service areas.
4. Is their discount pricing for Digital Data Service?
Yes, DDS can be ordered monthly, 36 month, or 60 months. The 36
and 60-month plans offer very attractive discounts when compared
to monthly service. Contact your Qwest Account Team Representative
for further information.
5. Can upgrades in service be made for Digital Data Service?
Yes, most Private Line Solutions products offer upgrades including
DDS. The most frequent upgrades are to higher DDS speeds (i.e.,
56 Kbps/64 KBPS) or DS1 (1.544 MBPS) service.
Last Update: January 30, 2008
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