Common use of Access to UNE Connection Methods Clause in Contracts

Access to UNE Connection Methods. In addition to the UNE Connection Methods set forth in this Article IX, SBC-AMERITECH will provide access to Network Elements on an unbundled basis and combinations of Network Elements at any technically feasible point including at any point set forth in Article XII (Collocation). 9.11.1 This Section describes the process under which CLEC may combine UNEs it purchases separately. These methods apply when CLEC chooses to provide the connections between these elements. When CLEC orders unbundled network elements as combinations from SBC-AMERITECH, SBC-AMERITECH will provide the means and cross-connections necessary to connect the elements. The methods listed below provide CLEC with access to separate UNEs, and allow CLEC to combine those UNEs, without compromising the security, integrity and reliability of the public switched networks, as well as to minimize potential service disruption. 9.11.1.1 Subject to availability of space and equipment, CLEC may use the methods listed below to access and combine loops, switch ports, and dedicated transport within a requested SBC-AMERITECH Central Office. 9.11.1.1.1 (Method 1) SBC-AMERITECH will extend SBC-AMERITECH UNEs requiring cross connection to the CLEC Physical Collocation Point of Termination (POT) when CLEC is Physically Collocated, in a caged or shared cage arrangement, within the same Central Office where the UNEs which are to be combined are located. 9.11.1.1.2 (Method 2) SBC-AMERITECH will extend SBC-AMERITECH UNEs that require cross connection to CLEC’s UNE frame located in the common room space, other than the Collocation common area, within the same Central Office where the UNEs which are to be combined are located. 9.11.1.1.3 (Method 3) SBC-AMERITECH will extend SBC-AMERITECH UNEs to the CLEC UNE frame that is located outside the SBC-AMERITECH Central Office where the UNEs are to combined in a closure such as a cabinet provided by SBC-AMERITECH on SBC-AMERITECH property. 9.11.2 The following terms and conditions apply to all methods when SBC-AMERITECH provides access pursuant to Sections 9.11.1.1.1 through 9.11.1.1.3: 9.11.2.1 Within ten (10) business days of receipt of a written request for access to UNEs involving three (3) or fewer Central Offices, SBC- AMERITECH will provide a written reply notifying the requesting CLEC of the method(s) of access available in the requested Central Offices. For requests impacting four (4) or more Central Offices the Parties will agree to an implementation schedule for access to UNEs. 9.11.2.2 Access to UNEs via Method 1 is only available to Physically Collocated CLECs. Access to UNEs via Method 2 and Method 3 is available to both Collocated and Non-Collocated CLECs. Method 2 and Method 3 are subject to availability of SBC-AMERITECH Central Office space and equipment. 9.11.2.3 CLEC may cancel the request at any time, but will pay SBC-AMERITECH’s reasonable and demonstrable costs for modifying SBC- AMERITECH’s Central Office up to the date of cancellation. 9.11.2.4 CLEC may elect to access SBC- AMERITECH’s UNEs through Physical Collocation arrangements. 9.11.2.5 CLEC shall be responsible for initial testing and trouble sectionalization of facilities containing CLEC installed cross connects. 9.11.2.6 CLEC shall refer trouble sectionalized in the SBC-AMERITECH UNE to SBC-AMERITECH. 9.11.2.7 Prior to SBC-AMERITECH providing access to UNEs under this Article, CLEC and SBC-AMERITECH shall provide each other with a point of contact for overall coordination. 9.11.2.8 CLEC shall provide all tools and materials required to place and remove the cross connects necessary to combine and disconnect UNEs. 9.11.2.9 All tools, procedures, and equipment used by CLEC to connect to SBC-AMERITECH’s network shall comply with technical standards set out in SBC Local Exchange Carrier Technical Document TP76299MP, to reduce the risk of damage to the network and customer disruption. 9.11.2.10 CLEC shall be responsible for CLEC’s personnel observing SBC-AMERITECH’s site rules and regulations, including but not limited to safety regulations and security requirements, and for working in harmony with others while present at the site. If SBC-AMERITECH for any reasonable and lawful reason requests CLEC to discontinue furnishing any person provided by CLEC for performing work on SBC-AMERITECH’s premises, CLEC shall immediately comply with such request. Such person shall leave SBC-AMERITECH’s premises promptly, and CLEC shall not furnish such person again to perform work on SBC-AMERITECH’s premises without SBC-AMERITECH’s consent. 9.11.2.11 CLEC shall provide positive written acknowledgment that the requirements stated in Section 9.11.2.10 have been satisfied for each employee requiring access to SBC-AMERITECH premises and/or facilities. SBC- AMERITECH identification cards will be issued for any CLEC employees who are designated by CLEC as meeting the necessary requirements for access. Entry to SBC- AMERITECH premises will be granted only to CLEC employees with such identification. 9.11.2.12 CLEC shall designate each network element being ordered from SBC-AMERITECH. CLEC shall provide an interface to receive assignment information from SBC-AMERITECH regarding location of the extended UNEs. This interface may be manual or mechanized. 9.11.2.13 SBC-AMERITECH will provide CLEC with contact numbers as necessary to resolve assignment conflicts encountered. All contact with SBC-AMERITECH shall be referred to such contact numbers. 9.11.2.14 CLEC shall provide its own administrative Telecommunication Service at each facility and all materials needed by CLEC at the work site. The use of cellular telephones is not permitted in SBC-AMERITECH equipment areas. 9.11.2.15 Certain construction and preparation activities may be required to modify a building or prepare the premises for access to UNEs. 9.11.2.15.1 Where applicable, costs for modifying a building or preparing the premises for access to SBC-AMERITECH UNEs will be made on an individual case basis (ICB). 9.11.2.15.2 SBC-AMERITECH will provide Access to UNEs (floor space, floor space conditioning, cage common systems materials, and safety and security charges) in increments of one (1) square foot. For this reason, SBC-AMERITECH will ensure that the first CLEC obtaining Access to UNEs in a SBC- AMERITECH premises will not be responsible for the entire cost of site preparation and security. 9.11.2.15.3 SBC-AMERITECH will contract for and perform the construction and preparation activities using same or consistent practices that are used by SBC-AMERITECH for other construction and preparation work performed in the building.

Access to UNE Connection Methods. In addition to the UNE Connection Methods set forth in this Article IX, SBC-AMERITECH will provide access to Network Elements on an unbundled basis and combinations of Network Elements at any technically feasible point including at any point set forth in Article XII (Collocation). 9.11.1 This Section describes the process under which CLEC may combine UNEs it purchases separately. These methods apply when CLEC chooses to provide the connections between these elements. When CLEC orders unbundled network elements as combinations from SBC-AMERITECH, SBC-AMERITECH will provide the means and cross-connections necessary to connect the elements. The methods listed below provide CLEC with access to separate UNEs, and allow CLEC to combine those UNEs, without compromising the security, integrity and reliability of the public switched networks, as well as to minimize potential service disruption. 9.11.1.1 Subject to availability of space and equipment, CLEC may use the methods listed below to access and combine loops, switch ports, and dedicated transport within a requested SBC-AMERITECH Central Office. 9.11.1.1.1 (Method 1) SBC-AMERITECH will extend SBC-AMERITECH UNEs requiring cross connection to the CLEC Physical Collocation Point of Termination (POT) when CLEC is Physically Collocated, in a caged or shared cage arrangement, within the same Central Office where the UNEs which are to be combined are located. 9.11.1.1.2 (Method 2) SBC-AMERITECH will extend SBC-AMERITECH UNEs that require cross connection to CLEC’s UNE frame located in the common room space, other than the Collocation common area, within the same Central Office where the UNEs which are to be combined are located. 9.11.1.1.3 (Method 3) SBC-AMERITECH will extend SBC-AMERITECH UNEs to the CLEC UNE frame that is located outside the SBC-AMERITECH Central Office where the UNEs are to combined in a closure such as a cabinet provided by SBC-AMERITECH on SBC-AMERITECH property. 9.11.2 The following terms and conditions apply to all methods when SBC-AMERITECH provides access pursuant to Sections 9.11.1.1.1 through 9.11.1.1.3: 9.11.2.1 Within ten (10) business days of receipt of a written request for access to UNEs involving three (3) or fewer Central Offices, SBC- AMERITECH will provide a written reply notifying the requesting CLEC of the method(s) of access available in the requested Central Offices. For requests impacting four (4) or more Central Offices the Parties will agree to an implementation schedule for access to UNEs. 9.11.2.2 Access to UNEs via Method 1 is only available to Physically Collocated CLECs. Access to UNEs via Method 2 and Method 3 is available to both Collocated and Non-Collocated CLECs. Method 2 and Method 3 are subject to availability of SBC-AMERITECH Central Office space and equipment. 9.11.2.3 CLEC may cancel the request at any time, but will pay SBC-AMERITECH’s reasonable and demonstrable costs for modifying SBC- AMERITECH’s Central Office up to the date of cancellation. 9.11.2.4 CLEC may elect to access SBC- SBC-AMERITECH’s UNEs through Physical Collocation arrangements. 9.11.2.5 CLEC shall be responsible for initial testing and trouble sectionalization of facilities containing CLEC installed cross connects. 9.11.2.6 CLEC shall refer trouble sectionalized in the SBC-AMERITECH UNE to SBC-AMERITECH. 9.11.2.7 Prior to SBC-AMERITECH providing access to UNEs under this Article, CLEC and SBC-AMERITECH shall provide each other with a point of contact for overall coordination. 9.11.2.8 CLEC shall provide all tools and materials required to place and remove the cross connects necessary to combine and disconnect UNEs. 9.11.2.9 All tools, procedures, and equipment used by CLEC to connect to SBC-AMERITECH’s network shall comply with technical standards set out in SBC Local Exchange Carrier Technical Document TP76299MP, to reduce the risk of damage to the network and customer disruption. 9.11.2.10 CLEC shall be responsible for CLEC’s personnel observing SBC-AMERITECH’s site rules and regulations, including but not limited to safety regulations and security requirements, and for working in harmony with others while present at the site. If SBC-AMERITECH for any reasonable and lawful reason requests CLEC to discontinue furnishing any person provided by CLEC for performing work on SBC-SBC- AMERITECH’s premises, CLEC shall immediately comply with such request. Such person shall leave SBC-AMERITECH’s premises promptly, and CLEC shall not furnish such person again to perform work on SBC-AMERITECH’s premises without SBC-AMERITECH’s consent. 9.11.2.11 CLEC shall provide positive written acknowledgment that the requirements stated in Section 9.11.2.10 have been satisfied for each employee requiring access to SBC-AMERITECH premises and/or facilities. SBC- AMERITECH identification cards will be issued for any CLEC employees who are designated by CLEC as meeting the necessary requirements for access. Entry to SBC- SBC-AMERITECH premises will be granted only to CLEC employees with such identification. 9.11.2.12 CLEC shall designate each network element being ordered from SBC-AMERITECH. CLEC shall provide an interface to receive assignment information from SBC-AMERITECH regarding location of the extended UNEs. This interface may be manual or mechanized. 9.11.2.13 SBC-AMERITECH will provide CLEC with contact numbers as necessary to resolve assignment conflicts encountered. All contact with SBC-AMERITECH shall be referred to such contact numbers. 9.11.2.14 CLEC shall provide its own administrative Telecommunication Service at each facility and all materials needed by CLEC at the work site. The use of cellular telephones is not permitted in SBC-AMERITECH equipment areas. 9.11.2.15 Certain construction and preparation activities may be required to modify a building or prepare the premises for access to UNEs. 9.11.2.15.1 Where applicable, costs for modifying a building or preparing the premises for access to SBC-AMERITECH UNEs will be made on an individual case basis (ICB). 9.11.2.15.2 SBC-AMERITECH will provide Access to UNEs (floor space, floor space conditioning, cage common systems materials, and safety and security charges) in increments of one (1) square foot. For this reason, SBC-SBC- AMERITECH will ensure that the first CLEC obtaining Access to UNEs in a SBC- AMERITECH premises will not be responsible for the entire cost of site preparation and security. 9.11.2.15.3 SBC-AMERITECH will contract for and perform the construction and preparation activities using same or consistent practices that are used by SBC-AMERITECH for other construction and preparation work performed in the building.

Access to UNE Connection Methods. In addition to the UNE Connection Methods set forth in this Article IX, SBC-AMERITECH SBC will provide access to Network Elements on an unbundled basis and combinations of Network Elements at any technically feasible point including at any point set forth in Article XII (Collocation). 9.11.1 This Section describes the process under which CLEC may combine UNEs it purchases separately. These methods apply when CLEC chooses to provide the connections between these elements. When CLEC orders unbundled network elements as combinations from SBC-AMERITECH, SBC-AMERITECH SBC will provide the means and cross-connections necessary to connect the elements. The methods listed below provide CLEC with access to separate UNEs, and allow CLEC to combine those UNEs, without compromising the security, integrity and reliability of the public switched networks, as well as to minimize potential service disruption. 9.11.1.1 Subject to availability of space and equipment, CLEC may use the methods listed below to access and combine loops, switch ports, and dedicated transport within a requested SBC-AMERITECH SBC Central Office. 9.11.1.1.1 (Method 1) SBC-AMERITECH SBC will extend SBC-AMERITECH SBC UNEs requiring cross connection to the CLEC Physical Collocation Point of Termination (POT) when CLEC is Physically Collocated, in a caged or shared cage arrangement, within the same Central Office where the UNEs which are to be combined are located. 9.11.1.1.2 (Method 2) SBC-AMERITECH SBC will extend SBC-AMERITECH SBC UNEs that require cross connection to CLEC’s UNE frame located in the common room space, other than the Collocation common area, within the same Central Office where the UNEs which are to be combined are located. 9.11.1.1.3 (Method 3) SBC-AMERITECH SBC will extend SBC-AMERITECH SBC UNEs to the CLEC UNE frame that is located outside the SBC-AMERITECH SBC Central Office where the UNEs are to combined in a closure such as a cabinet provided by SBC-AMERITECH SBC on SBC-AMERITECH SBC property. 9.11.2 The following terms and conditions apply to all methods when SBC-AMERITECH SBC provides access pursuant to Sections 9.11.1.1.1 through 9.11.1.1.3: 9.11.2.1 Within ten (10) business days of receipt of a written request for access to UNEs involving three (3) or fewer Central Offices, SBC- AMERITECH SBC will provide a written reply notifying the requesting CLEC of the method(s) of access available in the requested Central Offices. For requests impacting four (4) or more Central Offices the Parties will agree to an implementation schedule for access to UNEs. 9.11.2.2 Access to UNEs via Method 1 is only available to Physically Collocated CLECs. Access to UNEs via Method 2 and Method 3 is available to both Collocated and Non-Collocated CLECs. Method 2 and Method 3 are subject to availability of SBC-AMERITECH SBC Central Office space and equipment. 9.11.2.3 CLEC may cancel the request at any time, but will pay SBC-AMERITECH’s reasonable and demonstrable costs for modifying SBC- AMERITECHSBC’s Central Office up to the date of cancellation. 9.11.2.4 CLEC may elect to access SBC- AMERITECHSBC’s UNEs through Physical Collocation arrangements. 9.11.2.5 CLEC shall be responsible for initial testing and trouble sectionalization of facilities containing CLEC installed cross connects. 9.11.2.6 CLEC shall refer trouble sectionalized in the SBC-AMERITECH SBC UNE to SBC-AMERITECH. 9.11.2.7 Prior to SBC-AMERITECH SBC providing access to UNEs under this Article, CLEC and SBC-AMERITECH SBC shall provide each other with a point of contact for overall coordination. 9.11.2.8 CLEC shall provide all tools and materials required to place and remove the cross connects necessary to combine and disconnect UNEs. 9.11.2.9 All tools, procedures, and equipment used by CLEC to connect to SBC-AMERITECH’s network shall comply with technical standards set out in SBC Local Exchange Carrier Technical Document TP76299MP, to reduce the risk of damage to the network and customer disruption. 9.11.2.10 CLEC shall be responsible for CLEC’s personnel observing SBC-AMERITECH’s site rules and regulations, including but not limited to safety regulations and security requirements, and for working in harmony with others while present at the site. If SBC-AMERITECH SBC for any reasonable and lawful reason requests CLEC to discontinue furnishing any person provided by CLEC for performing work on SBC-AMERITECH’s premises, CLEC shall immediately comply with such request. Such person shall leave SBC-AMERITECH’s premises promptly, and CLEC shall not furnish such person again to perform work on SBC-AMERITECH’s premises without SBC-AMERITECH’s consent. 9.11.2.11 CLEC shall provide positive written acknowledgment that the requirements stated in Section 9.11.2.10 have been satisfied for each employee requiring access to SBC-AMERITECH SBC premises and/or facilities. SBC- AMERITECH SBC identification cards will be issued for any CLEC employees who are designated by CLEC as meeting the necessary requirements for access. Entry to SBC- AMERITECH SBC premises will be granted only to CLEC employees with such identification. 9.11.2.12 CLEC shall designate each network element being ordered from SBC-AMERITECH. CLEC shall provide an interface to receive assignment information from SBC-AMERITECH SBC regarding location of the extended UNEs. This interface may be manual or mechanized. 9.11.2.13 SBC-AMERITECH SBC will provide CLEC with contact numbers as necessary to resolve assignment conflicts encountered. All contact with SBC-AMERITECH SBC shall be referred to such contact numbers. 9.11.2.14 CLEC shall provide its own administrative Telecommunication Service at each facility and all materials needed by CLEC at the work site. The use of cellular telephones is not permitted in SBC-AMERITECH SBC equipment areas. 9.11.2.15 Certain construction and preparation activities may be required to modify a building or prepare the premises for access to UNEs. 9.11.2.15.1 Where applicable, costs for modifying a building or preparing the premises for access to SBC-AMERITECH SBC UNEs will be made on an individual case basis (ICB). 9.11.2.15.2 SBC-AMERITECH SBC will provide Access to UNEs (floor space, floor space conditioning, cage common systems materials, and safety and security charges) in increments of one (1) square foot. For this reason, SBC-AMERITECH SBC will ensure that the first CLEC obtaining Access to UNEs in a SBC- AMERITECH SBC premises will not be responsible for the entire cost of site preparation and security. 9.11.2.15.3 SBC-AMERITECH SBC will contract for and perform the construction and preparation activities using same or consistent practices that are used by SBC-AMERITECH SBC for other construction and preparation work performed in the building.