Unbundled Local Loop-2-Wire or 4-Wire Non-Loaded Loop is a basic 2-wire or 4-wire non-loaded loop with a transmission path from the Qwest Central Office (CO) Distribution Frame, or equivalent, to the loop demarcation point at the end-user premises.
This unbundled offering is a metallic, wire cable pair with no Load Coils, and some limited length of Bridged Taps, depending on the Network Channel/Network Channel Interface (NC/NCI™) codes specified by you. Digital Transport systems require facilities of this type to function. Characteristics associated with Unbundled Non-Loaded Loops are in accordance with the following end-user interfaces:
The Non-Loaded 2-Wire or 4-Wire loop has the following characteristics:
General information regarding Unbundled Local Loop products is located in Unbundled Local Loop - General Information.
2-Wire or 4-Wire Non-Loaded Capable Loop is available where facilities exist throughout Qwest's 14-state local service territory.
General Interconnection Agreement, regulation and policy information for 2-Wire or 4-Wire Non-Loaded Capable Loop is located in the Terms and Conditions section of Unbundled Local Loop - General Information.
Recurring charges are comprised of the following rate elements:
Recurring charges are billed on a month-to-month basis.
Nonrecurring charges depend on the Installation option chosen.
Nonrecurring charges are billed at the time service is rendered. Term contracts are not available. A nonrecurring charge applies to the installation of service(s) and in some states a disconnect service(s) charge will apply.
Additional rate element information is available in the Pricing section of Unbundled Local Loop - General Information.
Wholesale rates for this product or service, including tariff references and any applicable discounts, are provided in your current Interconnection, Resale, Commercial, or other governing agreement.
Tariff, regulations and policies are located in the state specific Tariffs/Catalogs/Price Lists.
Optional Features section does not apply to 2-Wire or 4-Wire Non-Loaded Capable Loop.
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If you are a new Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) and are ready to do business with Qwest, view Getting Started as a Facility-Based CLEC. If you are an existing CLEC wishing to amend your Interconnection Agreement or your New Customer Questionnaire, additional information is located in the Interconnection Agreement.
General pre-ordering activities are described in the Pre-Ordering Overview and in the Ordering section of Unbundled Local Loop - General Information. The Interconnect Mediated Access (IMA) User's Guide specifically details the information applicable to pre-ordering functions.
Loop Qualification
Qwest strongly recommends use of pre-ordering functionality to assist in achieving increased service request flow through and accuracy, which will result in reduced service requests rejects.
The following activities may need to be performed by you in preparation for the issuance of the service request:
More information can be found on these activities in the Loop Qualification and Raw Loop Data - CLEC Job Aid.
These activities will enable you to verify the type of facility and the loop make-up of the Unbundled Local Loop, which will assist you in identifying the appropriate ordering intervals located in the Service Interval Guide (SIG).
Additional pre-ordering information is available in the Pre-Ordering section of Unbundled Local Loop - General Information.
General ordering activities are described in the Ordering Overview and in the Ordering section of Unbundled Local Loop - General Information.
Unbundled Local Loop Installation Options
Six installation options are available for Unbundled Local Loop. Detailed information about the different installation options is available in the Ordering section of Unbundled Local Loop - General Information.
Circuit ID (ECCKT)
Unbundled Local Loops are assigned with Circuit Identification numbers. Detailed information about the Circuit Identification number format is available in the Ordering section of Unbundled Local Loop - General Information.
Conditioning
2-Wire or 4-Wire Non-Loaded Capable Loop may require conditioning (removal of Load Coils and/or Interfering Bridged Taps). Specific information for conditioning is available in the Ordering section of Unbundled Local Loop - General Information.
Required Forms and Activity Types
2-Wire or 4-Wire Non-Loaded Loop service requests are submitted using the following Local Service Ordering Guidelines (LSOG) forms:
Field entry requirements are described in the LSOG.
More UBL specific information, including valid LSR ACT types, is described in the Ordering section of Unbundled Local Loop - General Information.
Service requests should be placed using IMA Extensible Markup Language (XML), IMA Graphical User Interface (GUI), or faxed to (888) 796-9089.
A Design Layout Record (DLR) is described in the IMA XML Network Disclosure Document and in the IMA User's Guide.
Service requests can be rejected for various reasons. Error and rejection notifications are described in the Ordering Overview.
General provisioning and installation activities are described in the Provisioning and Installation Overview and in the Provisioning and Installation section of Unbundled Local Loop - General Information.
Firm Order Confirmation (FOC) intervals are located in the SIG.
A jeopardy occurs on a service request if a condition exists that threatens timely completion. Jeopardy notifications are described in the Provisioning and Installation Overview.
Cooperative Testing information is located in the Ordering section of Unbundled Local Loop - General Information.
Performance testing available on the 2-Wire or 4-Wire Non-Loaded Capable Loop includes:
Transmission performance parameters and limits are available in Technical Publication, Interconnection - Unbundled Loop, 77384.
Loss and Completion Reports are generated based on loss and gain account activity. Loss and Completion Reports are described in Billing Information - Additional Output - SMDR, Completion Report, Loss Report.
Spectrum Management information is located in the Provisioning section of Unbundled Local Loop - General Information.
Service Intervals
Service interval guidelines are found in the Service Interval Guide (SIG). The installation interval for Unbundled Local Loop depends on work associated with conditioning of the facility, if applicable.
2-Wire or 4-Wire Quick Loop
Quick Loop provides a reduced provisioning interval for Unbundled Local Loops when certain conditions are met. See 2-Wire or 4-Wire Quick LoopHours of Operation
Installation hours are described in the Provisioning and Installation section of Unbundled Local Loop - General Information.
General maintenance and repair activities are described in the Maintenance and Repair Overview.
Customer Records and Information System (CRIS) billing is described in Billing Information - Customer Records and Information System (CRIS).
Training
View Qwest courses by clicking on Course Catalog.
Qwest contact information is located in Wholesale Customer Contacts.
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Last Update: May 27, 2009
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