Qwest's retail telecommunications service, Private Line Transport (PLT) Digital Service Level 1 (DS1), 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 DS1, 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.
PLT DS1 is a high capacity, private line, digital transport service that provides transmission of isochronous serial data at 1.544 Mbps and has the capacity of 24 voice equivalent channels. PLT DS1 service is provisioned on copper or fiber.
The main characteristics of PLT DS1 are framing and line code, which are identified by the Network Channel Interface (NCI) codes. The framing options are Superframe (D4 framing), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Extended Superframe (non-ANSI), Extended Superframe (ESF), and Free Framing. The line code options are Alternate (AMI) and Binary 8 Zero Substitution (B8ZS).
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.
PLT DS1 is available where facilities exist throughout Qwest's 14-state local service territory and is subject to availability of Central Office (CO) facilities. Not all COs are equipped with digital equipment. The National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Tariff Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 4 lists digital wire centers.
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.
PLT DS1 is available for resale as an end-to-end finished service:
PLT DS1 is not available:
Technical characteristics, including Network Channel and Network Channel Interface (NC/NCI™) codes, are specified in:
The rate elements/service components applicable to Intrastate Private Line Services may vary based on:
Interstate and non-resold PLT DS1 is billed on a month-to-month basis or on a rate plan. Rate plans are described in the state specific or FCC 1 Interstate Tariff Tariffs/Catalogs/Price Lists and may qualify for the resale discount. Contact your Qwest Sales Executive for additional billing information.
General pricing structure:
The basic rate categories for PLT DS1 are:
When a Central Office Connecting Channel (COCC) is required, both monthly recurring and a non-recurring charge may apply. This is a connection within the same Qwest Central Office between two DS1s that are not installed as one service.
Depending on the jurisdiction, a one time non-recurring charge for Service Provisioning may also apply. Service Provisioning carries an initial rate as well as a reduced subsequent rate for identical circuits ordered at the same time and for the same locations.
Usage billing does not apply.
Additional billing elements may apply for miscellaneous service order request items such as:
SHARP requests are:
Qwest retail rates and rate elements and how they apply for PLT DS1 are described in the state specific or FCC 1 Interstate Tariff Tariffs/Catalogs/Price Lists.
Additional rate structure information can be found in the Statement of Generally Available Terms and Conditions (SGAT).
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 DS1, less any applicable resale discount, apply to resold PLT DS1. Rates and/or discounts can be found in Exhibit A or the specific rate sheet in your Interconnection or Resale Agreement.
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.
Resale PLT DS1 optional feature availability and pricing may vary according to the state specific or FCC 1 Interstate Tariff Tariffs/Catalogs/Price Lists. Optional features include:
SHARP improves the reliability of a DS1 service that is transported over fiber optic facilities. This feature provides a separate facility path for the protection system between the SWC and the Qwest Point of Termination (POT) located in the same building as your end-user's premises, when your end-user provides the structure for diverse entrance facilities into the building. If no structure is provided, a diverse path will be provided between the first utility vault outside the SWC and the last terminal prior to your end-user's premises.
The added protection is provided in the form of two physically separate paths and backup electronics. The primary or working path is established between the SWC and the end-user. The second protection path is established between the end-user's premises and the SWC via a Qwest designed Alternate Wire Center (AWC) where available. Should the working path or electronics fail or the service performance becomes impaired, the DS1 service will automatically switch to the protection path to maintain a near continuous flow of information between locations.
The offering contemplates the use of existing facilities. If none exist, it may be necessary to construct new facilities and Special Construction rates may apply. For additional information regarding Special Construction, refer to the Resale General PCAT.
SHARP protects the local loop. SHARP Plus extends the protection from the local loop and includes the transport channel (interoffice) facility and any supporting electronics when applicable.
NOTE: Effective October 16, 2007, SHARP Plus is grandparented and is no longer available as a new service. For additional information, contact your Qwest Service Manager.
An Environmental Cabinet is available to customers in need of terminating DS1 service on a pole or outside of a building. A non-recurring charge applies for DS1 service:
To order an environmental cabinet (for any of the above mentioned DS1 termination scenarios), mark the LSR for manual handling and enter a REMARK stating "Use environmental cabinet if necessary".
If at any time it is determined an environmental cabinet is required and is not included on the original LSR, Qwest will add the appropriate USOC and bill the non-recurring charge.
For additional information, refer to FCC 1 Interstate Tariff.
Benefits of PLT DS1 service include:
Many industries can benefit from PLT DS1, examples include:
PLT DS1 service 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 Customer 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 LSR form.
General pre-ordering information is located in the Pre-Ordering Overview.
The following functions may need to be performed by you in preparation for the issuance of the local service request:
General ordering activities are identified in the Ordering Overview.
Service interval guidelines are found in the Service Interval Guide (SIG).
Intrastate Resale PLT DS1
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 DS1 service requests are submitted using the following LSOG forms:
When ordering Resale PLT DS1 follow the field entry requirements of the Private Line Resale - Non-switched product as described in the LSOG.
For pricing plans, be sure to enter your contract identification number in the Variable Term Agreement (VTA) field of the LSR form.
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.
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. NC and NCI codes are available in the previously stated list of Technical Publications under Product Description.
Use of Universal Service Order Codes (USOCs) and Field Identifiers (FIDs) are described in the USOCs and FIDs Overview. Use of the USOC/FID Finder will assist you in identifying USOC and FID requirements.
Interstate or Intrastate Non-resold Resale PLT DS1
NOTE: LSRs issued requesting Interstate or Intrastate Non-resold PLT DS3 will be rejected and the request will need to be submitted through the ASR process.
Interstate PLT DS1 service or intrastate PLT DS1 that is not eligible for resale must be 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 are described in the Provisioning and Installation Overview.
Firm Order Confirmation (FOC) intervals are found in the SIG.
A jeopardy occurs on a LSR request if a condition exists that threatens timely completion. Jeopardy notification is described in the Provisioning and Installation Overview.
General maintenance and repair activities are described in the Maintenance and Repair Overview.
On a monthly basis, Qwest will provide you with billing information that will provide summary account information as well as end-user sub-account information.
Intrastate Resale DS1 service is billed through Customer Records and Information System (CRIS) Summary Bill, Inquiry and Disputes is described in Billing Information - Customer Records and Information System (CRIS).
Interstate PLT DS1 or Intrastate PLT DS1 that is not eligible for Resale service is billed through the Integrated Access Billing System (IABS). Additional information is described in Billing Information - Integrated Access Billing System (IABS).
Local Qwest 101 "Doing Business With Qwest"
DS1 Resale via IMA
ASR Private Line
View additional Qwest courses in the Course Catalog.
Qwest contact information is located in Wholesale Customer Contacts.
1. Can I order an Interstate Private Line circuit 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.
Last Update: June 5, 2009
