Qwest's retail telecommunications service, Private Line Transport (PLT) Digital Service Level 0 (DS0) Voice Grade (VG), is available for resale to your end-users. Additional information about resale of Qwest's retail services can be found in Resale-General.
Resale PLT DS0 VG, provides a transmission path between end-user designated premises (end-to-end finished service). In order to qualify for the Resale Discount, the service must be provided to an end-user in a Resale arrangement,
Private Line Transport Services are:
Private Line Transport Services are not:
Private Line Products Eligible for Resale
Full descriptions of Private Line Services are available in the Exchange and Network Services, and State Private Line Transport Services Tariff and Catalogs located in the Tariff Library.
The following types of DS0 Private Line End-to-End services are generally available for Resale; however, State restrictions may apply:
Analog
Digital
NOTE: LADS service has been grandparented in the following states: ID, IA, MT, ND, NE, NM, SD, UT and WY There are two types of PLT DSO VG configurations:
Refer to the state specific Tariffs/Catalogs/Price Lists for additional information.
PLT DS0 VG is available where facilities exist throughout Qwest's 14-state local service territory.
Interstate or Intrastate circuits which:
must be ordered at the non-resale discounted rate from the Switched Access Services section of the FCC 1 Tariff. Requests must be submitted via Access Service Request (ASR) on ASOG forms. Determination of Interstate traffic is defined in the Determination of Jurisdiction and Charges for Mixed Interstate and Intrastate Private Line Transport Service section in the Private Line Transport Services Tariff.
The National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Tariff Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 4 lists wire centers that are DDS capable.
Amplified Voice Grade Circuits (VGA) on individual line (1FR / 1FB) end-users
Most individual line residence and business end-users would not have a use for this service. A request is generally made when computer or fax services are interrupted frequently because of low quality transmission. If a POTS end-user requests the service, the lines must be designed. This service is only available in AZ, CO, MT, NM, UT, and WY.
PLT DS0 VG is available for resale as an end-to-end finished service:
PLT DS0 VG is not available:
For services with access to the switched network:
Technical characteristics, including Network Channel/Network Channel Interface (NC/NCI™) codes, are described in the Technical Publications listed below:
The rate elements/service components applicable to Intrastate Private Line Services may vary based on:
Interstate and non-resold PLT DS0 VG is generally billed on a month-to-month basis. A Rate Stability Plan (RSP) applies to voice service. A Contract Service Arrangement (CSA) applies to data service. Rate plans are described in the state specific or Switched Access Services section of the FCC 1 Tariff. Contact your Qwest Sales Executive for additional information.
General Pricing Structure:
The basic rate categories for PLT-DS0 VG are:
Recurring charges may apply for the following rate categories:
Nonrecurring charges may apply for the following rate categories:
Usage billing does not apply.
Qwest retail rates and rate elements, and how they apply for PLT DS0 VG services are described in the state specific or FCC 1 Interstate Tariff Tariffs/Catalogs/Price lists.
Additional rate structure information can be found in Resale General.
Rates and/or applicable discounts are available in Exhibit A or the specific rate sheet in your Interconnection or Resale Agreement.
Qwest's retail rates for PLT DS0 VG, less any applicable resale discount, apply to resold PLT DS0 VG service. Resale discounts can be found in your Interconnection Agreement, Resale Agreement or in the Statement of Generally Available Terms and Conditions (SGAT), Exhibit A for the relevant state.
Resale eligible rates are billed from the State Private Line Transport Services Tariff and Catalogs.
If the circuit is Interstate; or Intrastate but does not connect end-user premises in a Resale arrangement, crosses State or LATA boundaries, or if it is used for more than 10% Interstate traffic, it must be ordered at the non-resale discounted rate from the Switched Access Services section of the FCC 1 Tariff or from the State Private Line Transport Services.
Tariffs, regulations and policies are located in the state specific or FCC 1 Interstate Tariff Tariffs/Catalogs/Price Lists.
Additional information can be found in your Interconnection Agreement, Resale Agreement or in the SGAT for the relevant state.
Resale PLT DS0 VG optional feature availability and pricing will vary according to the state specific or FCC 1 Interstate Tariff tariffs/catalogs/price lists:
Optional features include:
PLT DS0 VG can be used for:
If you are a new CLEC and are ready to do business with Qwest, view Getting Started as a Facility-Based CLEC or Getting Started as a Reseller.
If you are an existing CLEC wishing to amend your Interconnection Agreement, or New Product Questionnaire, additional information is located in the Interconnection Agreement.
For term pricing plans, please work with your Qwest Sales Executive to establish the contract and obtain a contract identification number. The contract identification number must be noted in the Variable Term Agreement (VTA) field of the Local Service Request (LSR) request.
General pre-ordering activities are described in the Pre-Ordering Overview.
The following functions may need to be performed by you in preparation for the issuance of an LSR:
General ordering activities are described in the Ordering Overview.
Service interval guidelines are found in the Service Interval Guide (SIG).
Intrastate Resale PLT
NOTE: Intrastate ATM and/or Frame Relay may be ordered via an Access Service Request (ASR) or Local Service Request (LSR) and will be billed through the Integrated Access Billing System (IABS) regardless of the order process (ASR or LSR) utilized. Service requests for Intrastate Resale PLT should be placed using Interconnect Mediated Access (IMA) Extensible Markup Language (XML). IMA Graphical User Interface (GUI), or faxed to (888) 796-9089.
Intrastate Resale PLT DS0 VG service requests are submitted using the following Local Service Ordering Guide (LSOG) forms.
PLT DS0 VG non-switched requests are submitted using the following LSOG forms:
Valid LSR ACT types that will be accepted for use on the RPL form are:
The valid REQTYP is 'KB'. The valid TOS is '1 ' for business or '3' for government. The REQTYP and TOS fields are located on the LSR form.
PLT DS0 VG switched service requests are submitted using the following LSOG forms referred to as Designed Trunk Resale requests:
Valid LSR ACT types that will be accepted for use on the RS form are:
The valid REQTYP is 'EB'. The valid first character position of the TOS field is '1' for business or '3' for government. If appropriate, 'F' should be used in the fourth character position of TOS for foreign exchange requests. The REQTYP and TOS fields are located on the LSR form.
The use of Network Channel (NC) and Network Channel Interface (NCI) codes on the LSR identifies the service type and some of the related optional features being requested. These NC and NCI codes are available in the previously stated list of Technical Publications under Product Description.
USOCs and FIDs for Resale DS0/VG can be found in the USOC and FID Find database.
Interstate or Intrastate Non-resold PLT DS0
NOTE: LSRs issued requesting Interstate or Intrastate Non-resold PLT DS0 will be rejected and the request will need to be submitted through the ASR process.
Interstate PLT DS0 VG service or Intrastate PLT DS0 that is not eligible for resale must be requests are submitted through Access Service Ordering Guidelines (ASOG) via ASR.
To place a service request through ASOG use the following forms:
Qwest specific forms and field entry requirements are identified in the ASOG.
General provisioning and installation activities are described in the Provisioning and Installation Overview.
Firm Order Confirmation (FOC) intervals are found in the Service Interval Guide (SIG).
A jeopardy situation occurs on a LSR order if a condition exists that threatens timely completion. Jeopardy codes are described in the Provisioning and Installation Overview.
General maintenance and repair activities are described in the Maintenance and Repair Overview.
Intrastate Resale PLT DS0 VG service is billed through Customer Records and Information system (CRIS). Additional information is described in Billing Information - Customer Records and Information System (CRIS).
Interstate PLT DS0 VG service or Intrastate PLT DS0 VG that is not eligible for Resale is billed through the Integrated Access Billing System (IABS). Additional information is described in Billing Information - Integrated Access Billing System (IABS).
NOTE: ATM and Frame Relay are billed in IABS regardless of the ordering process (ASR or LSR) utilized.
Local Qwest 101 "Doing Business With Qwest"
Analog Private Line
Digital Data Service
ASR Private Line
View additional Qwest courses in the Course Catalog.
Qwest contact information is located in Wholesale Customer Contacts.
1. Are discount pricing plans available for resold PLT
DS0 VG services?
Yes, pricing plans are available for PLT DS0 digital services only.
You will qualify to receive the resold discounted rates.
2. Is Customer Provided Equipment (CPE) required for DDS
services?
Yes, a Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit (CSU/DSU) is required
at your end-user's premises.
3. Can resold Digital Data Service be connected to other
resold services?
Yes, Resale DDS service, where available can be connected to PLT
DS1 and DS3 through "Multiplexers", sometimes called "MUXes".
4. May I order an Interstate Private Line service like
an ATM circuit that crosses LATA boundaries through the LSR process?
No, Interstate services or Intrastate service not in a resale arrangement are not eligible for Resale rates. Rates are located in the State specific and FCC 1 Tariff. LSR’s for Interstate Private Line services, or Intrastate services that are not in a resale arrangement will be rejected and the request will need to be submitted via the ASR process. Resale Intrastate Private Line is the only Private Line service available via an LSR.
5. How would an individual line end-user utilize Amplified
Voice Grade Circuits (VGA) on individual line (1FR /1FB)?
Most individual line residence and business end-users would not
have a use for this service. A request is generally made when computer
or fax services are interrupted frequently because of low quality
transmission.
Last Update: June 5, 2009
