Common use of Categories of Loops Clause in Contracts

Categories of Loops. There are six general categories of loops: 5.2.1 2-Wire Analog Loop” is a voice grade transmission facility that is suitable for transporting analog voice signals between approximately 300-3000 Hz, with loss not to exceed 8.5 db. A 2-wire analog loop may include load coils, bridge taps, etc. This facility may also include carrier derived facility components (i.e. pair gain applications, loop concentrators/multiplexers). This type of unbundled loop is commonly used for local dial tone services. GTE does not guarantee data modem speeds on a 2-wire analog loop. In addition, GTE does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 2-wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-recurring charges. 5.2.2 4-wire Analog Loop” conforms to the characteristics of a 2-wire voice grade loop and, in addition, can support simultaneous independent transmission in both directions. GTE does not guarantee data modem speeds on a 4-wire analog loop. In addition, GTE does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 4- wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- recurring charges. 5.2.3 2-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility capable of transporting digital signals up to 160 kpbs, with no greater loss than 38 db. end-to-end, measured at 40 kHz without midspan repeaters. Dependent upon loop make-up and length, midspan repeaters may be required, in which case loss will be no greater than 76 db. at 00 xXx (XXXX-XXX). In addition, 2-wire digital loops, dependent on loop make-up, may be configured to support Enhanced Copper Technologies (ECTs), such as ADSL, SDSL and IDSL. When utilizing xDSL technology, NEN is responsible for limiting the Power Spectral Density (PSD) of the signal to the levels specified in Clause 6.13 of ANSI T1.413 ADSL Standards. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridged taps. Where GTE has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Loop Carriers (DLCs), GTE will provision digital capable loops on spare copper facilities where available. Also, GTE does not provide the electronics required for ECTs provisioned via 2-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- recurring charges. 5.2.4 4-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility that is suitable for the transport of digital signals at rates up to 1.544 MBPS. Dependent on loop length, this facility may require midspan repeaters. When a 4-wire digital loop is used by NEN to provision HDSL technology, the insertion loss, measured between 100W termination at 200 kHz. should be less than 34 dB. The DC resistance of a single wire pair should not exceed 1100 ohms. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridge taps. A 4-wire digital loop is not available for ECTs where GTE has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Line Concentrators (DLCs). Also, GTE does not provide the electronics required for ECTs provisioned via 4-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-recurring charges. 5.2.5 DS-1" loops will support a digital transmission rate of 1.544 Mbps. The DS-1 loop will have no bridge taps or load coils and will employ special line treatment. DS-1 loops will include midspan line repeaters where required, office terminating repeaters, and DSX cross connects. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges. 5.2.6 DS-3" loops will support the transmission of isochronous bipolar serial data at a rate of 44.736 Mbps. This DS-3 type of loop provides the equivalent of 28 DS-1 channels and shall include the electronics at either end. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges.

Categories of Loops. There are six general categories of loops: 5.2.1 2-Wire Analog Loop” is a voice grade transmission facility that is suitable for transporting analog voice signals between approximately 300-3000 Hz, with loss not to exceed 8.5 db. A 2-wire analog loop may include load coils, bridge taps, etc. This facility may also include carrier derived facility components (i.e. pair gain applications, loop concentrators/multiplexers). This type of unbundled loop is commonly used for local dial tone services. GTE does not guarantee data modem speeds on a 2-wire analog loop. In addition, GTE does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 2-wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-recurring charges. 5.2.2 4-wire Analog Loop” conforms to the characteristics of a 2-wire voice grade loop and, in addition, can support simultaneous independent transmission in both directions. GTE does not guarantee data modem speeds on a 4-wire analog loop. In addition, GTE does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 4- wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- recurring charges. 5.2.3 2-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility capable of transporting digital signals up to 160 kpbs, with no greater loss than 38 db. end-to-end, measured at 40 kHz without midspan repeaters. Dependent upon loop make-up and length, midspan repeaters may be required, in which case loss will be no greater than 76 db. at 00 xXx (XXXX-XXX). In addition, 2-wire digital loops, dependent on loop make-up, may be configured to support Enhanced Copper Technologies (ECTs), such as ADSL, SDSL and IDSL. When utilizing xDSL ADSL technology, NEN NAS is responsible for limiting the Power Spectral Density (PSD) of the signal to the levels specified in Clause 6.13 of ANSI T1.413 ADSL Standards. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridged taps. Where A 2-wire digital loop is not available for ECTs where GTE has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Loop Carriers (DLCs), GTE will provision digital capable loops on spare copper facilities where available. Also, GTE does not provide the electronics required for ECTs provisioned via 2-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- non-recurring charges. 5.2.4 4-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility that is suitable for the transport of digital signals at rates up to 1.544 MBPS. Dependent on loop length, this facility may require midspan repeaters. When a 4-wire digital loop is used by NEN NAS to provision HDSL technology, the insertion loss, measured between 100W termination at 200 kHz. should be less than 34 dB. The DC resistance of a single wire pair should not exceed 1100 ohms. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridge taps. A 4-wire digital loop is not available for ECTs where GTE has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Line Concentrators (DLCs). Also, GTE does not provide the electronics required for ECTs provisioned via 4-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-recurring charges. 5.2.5 DS-1" loops will support a digital transmission rate of 1.544 Mbps. The DS-1 loop will have no bridge taps or load coils and will employ special line treatment. DS-1 loops will include midspan line repeaters where required, office terminating repeaters, and DSX cross connects. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges. 5.2.6 DS-3" loops will support the transmission of isochronous bipolar serial data at a rate of 44.736 Mbps. This DS-3 type of loop provides the equivalent of 28 DS-1 channels and shall include the electronics at either end. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges.

Categories of Loops. There are six general categories of loops: 5.2.1 2-Wire Analog Loop” is a voice grade transmission facility that is suitable for transporting analog voice signals between approximately 300-3000 Hz, with loss not to exceed 8.5 db. A 2-wire analog loop may include load coils, bridge taps, etc. This facility may also include carrier derived facility components (i.e. pair gain applications, loop concentrators/multiplexers). This type of unbundled loop is commonly used for local dial tone services. GTE does not guarantee data modem speeds on a 2-wire analog loop. In addition, GTE does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 2-wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-recurring charges. 5.2.2 4-wire Analog Loop” conforms to the characteristics of a 2-wire voice grade loop and, in addition, can support simultaneous independent transmission in both directions. GTE does not guarantee data modem speeds on a 4-wire analog loop. In addition, GTE does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 4- wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- recurring charges. 5.2.3 2-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility capable of transporting digital signals up to 160 kpbs, with no greater loss than 38 db. end-to-end, measured at 40 kHz without midspan repeaters. Dependent upon loop make-up and length, midspan repeaters may be required, in which case loss will be no greater than 76 db. at 00 xXx 40 kHz (XXXXISDN-XXXBRI). In addition, 2-wire digital loops, dependent on loop make-up, may be configured to support Enhanced Copper Technologies (ECTs), such as ADSL, SDSL and IDSL. When utilizing xDSL ADSL technology, NEN NEWSOUTH is responsible for limiting the Power Spectral Density (PSD) of the signal to the levels specified in Clause 6.13 of ANSI T1.413 ADSL Standards. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridged taps. Where A 2-wire digital loop is not available for ECTs where GTE has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Loop Carriers (DLCs), GTE will provision digital capable loops on spare copper facilities where available. Also, GTE does not provide the electronics required for ECTs provisioned via 2-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- non-recurring charges. 5.2.4 4-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility that is suitable for the transport of digital signals at rates up to 1.544 MBPS. Dependent on loop length, this facility may require midspan repeaters. When a 4-wire digital loop is used by NEN NEWSOUTH to provision HDSL technology, the insertion loss, measured between 100W termination at 200 kHz. should be less than 34 dB. The DC resistance of a single wire pair should not exceed 1100 ohms. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridge taps. A 4-wire digital loop is not available for ECTs where GTE has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Line Concentrators (DLCs). Also, GTE does not provide the electronics required for ECTs provisioned via 4-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-recurring charges. 5.2.5 DS-1" loops will support a digital transmission rate of 1.544 Mbps. The DS-1 loop will have no bridge taps or load coils and will employ special line treatment. DS-1 loops will include midspan line repeaters where required, office terminating repeaters, and DSX cross connects. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges. 5.2.6 DS-3" loops will support the transmission of isochronous bipolar serial data at a rate of 44.736 Mbps. This DS-3 type of loop provides the equivalent of 28 DS-1 channels and shall include the electronics at either end. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges.

Categories of Loops. There are six general categories of loops: 5.2.1 2-Wire Analog Loop” is a voice grade transmission facility that is suitable for transporting analog voice signals between approximately 300-3000 Hz, with loss not to exceed 8.5 db. A 2-wire analog loop may include load coils, bridge taps, etc. This facility may also include carrier derived facility components (i.e. pair gain applications, loop concentrators/multiplexers). This type of unbundled loop is commonly used for local dial tone services. GTE does not guarantee data CenturyTel will comply with Commission modem speeds on a 2-wire analog loopspeed requirements and any other essential service requirement. In addition, GTE CenturyTel does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 2-wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-recurring charges. 5.2.2 4-wire Analog Loop” conforms to the characteristics of a 2-wire voice grade loop and, in addition, can support simultaneous independent transmission in both directions. GTE CenturyTel does not guarantee data modem speeds on a 4-wire analog loop. CenturyTel will comply with Commission modem speed requirements and any other essential service requirement. In addition, GTE CenturyTel does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 4- 4-wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- non-recurring charges. 5.2.3 2-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility capable of transporting digital signals up to 160 kpbskbps, with no greater loss than 38 db. end-to-end, measured at 40 kHz without midspan repeaters. Dependent upon loop make-up and length, midspan repeaters may be required, in which case loss will be no greater than 76 db. at 00 xXx (XXXX-XXXXXXX- BRI). In addition, 2-wire digital loops, dependent on loop make-up, may be configured to support Enhanced Copper Technologies (ECTsECT's), such as ADSL, SDSL and IDSL. When utilizing xDSL ADSL technology, NEN Bayland is responsible for limiting the Power Spectral Density (PSD) of the signal to the levels specified in Clause 6.13 of ANSI T1.413 ADSL Standards. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridged taps. Where GTE A 2- wire digital loop is not available for ECT's where CenturyTel has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Loop Carriers (DLCsDLC's), GTE will provision digital capable loops on spare copper facilities where available. Also, GTE CenturyTel does not provide the electronics required for ECTs ECT's provisioned via 2-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- non-recurring charges. 5.2.4 4-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility that is suitable for the transport of digital signals at rates up to 1.544 MBPS. Dependent on loop length, this facility may require midspan repeaters. When a 4-wire digital loop is used by NEN Bayland to provision HDSL technology, the insertion loss, measured between 100W termination at 200 kHz. should be less than 34 dB. db. The DC resistance of a single wire pair should not exceed 1100 ohms. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridge taps. A 4-wire digital loop is not available for ECTs ECT's where GTE CenturyTel has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Line Concentrators (DLCsDLC's). Also, GTE CenturyTel does not provide the electronics required for ECTs ECT's provisioned via 4-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-recurring charges. 5.2.5 DS-1" loops will support a digital transmission rate of 1.544 Mbps. The DS-1 loop will have no bridge taps or load coils and will employ special line treatment. DS-1 loops will include midspan line repeaters where required, office terminating repeaters, and DSX cross connects. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges. 5.2.6 DS-3" loops will support the transmission of isochronous bipolar serial data at a rate of 44.736 Mbps. This DS-3 type of loop provides the equivalent of 28 DS-1 channels and shall include the electronics at either end. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges.

Categories of Loops. There are six general categories of loops: 5.2.1 2-Wire Analog Loop” is a voice grade transmission facility that is suitable for transporting analog voice signals between approximately 300-3000 Hz, with loss not to exceed 8.5 db. A 2-wire analog loop may include load coils, bridge taps, etc. This facility may also include carrier derived facility components (i.e. pair gain applications, loop concentrators/multiplexers). This type of unbundled loop is commonly used for local dial tone services. GTE does not guarantee data modem speeds on a 2-wire analog loop. In addition, GTE does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 2-wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-recurring charges. 5.2.2 4-wire Analog Loop” conforms to the characteristics of a 2-wire voice grade loop and, in addition, can support simultaneous independent transmission in both directions. GTE does not guarantee data modem speeds on a 4-wire analog loop. In addition, GTE does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 4- wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- recurring charges. 5.2.3 2-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility capable of transporting digital signals up to 160 kpbs, with no greater loss than 38 db. end-to-end, measured at 40 kHz without midspan repeaters. Dependent upon loop make-up and length, midspan repeaters may be required, in which case loss will be no greater than 76 db. at 00 xXx (XXXX-XXX). In addition, 2-wire digital loops, dependent on loop make-up, may be configured to support Enhanced Copper Technologies (ECTs), such as ADSL, SDSL and IDSL. When utilizing xDSL ADSL technology, NEN NEWSOUTH is responsible for limiting the Power Spectral Density (PSD) of the signal to the levels specified in Clause 6.13 of ANSI T1.413 ADSL Standards. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridged taps. Where A 2-wire digital loop is not available for ECTs where GTE has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Loop Carriers (DLCs), GTE will provision digital capable loops on spare copper facilities where available. Also, GTE does not provide the electronics required for ECTs provisioned via 2-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- non-recurring charges. 5.2.4 4-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility that is suitable for the transport of digital signals at rates up to 1.544 MBPS. Dependent on loop length, this facility may require midspan repeaters. When a 4-wire digital loop is used by NEN NEWSOUTH to provision HDSL technology, the insertion loss, measured between 100W termination at 200 kHz. should be less than 34 dB. The DC resistance of a single wire pair should not exceed 1100 ohms. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridge taps. A 4-wire digital loop is not available for ECTs where GTE has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Line Concentrators (DLCs). Also, GTE does not provide the electronics required for ECTs provisioned via 4-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-recurring charges. 5.2.5 DS-1" loops will support a digital transmission rate of 1.544 Mbps. The DS-1 loop will have no bridge taps or load coils and will employ special line treatment. DS-1 loops will include midspan line repeaters where required, office terminating repeaters, and DSX cross connects. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges. 5.2.6 DS-3" loops will support the transmission of isochronous bipolar serial data at a rate of 44.736 Mbps. This DS-3 type of loop provides the equivalent of 28 DS-1 channels and shall include the electronics at either end. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges.

Categories of Loops. There are six general categories of loops: 5.2.1 2-Wire Analog Loop” is a voice grade transmission facility that is suitable for transporting analog voice signals between approximately 300-3000 Hz, with loss not to exceed 8.5 db. A 2-wire analog loop may include load coils, bridge taps, etc. This facility may also include carrier derived facility components (i.e. pair gain applications, loop concentrators/multiplexers). This type of unbundled loop is commonly used for local dial tone services. GTE does not guarantee data modem speeds on a 2-wire analog loop. In addition, GTE does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 2-wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-recurring charges. 5.2.2 4-wire Analog Loop” conforms to the characteristics of a 2-wire voice grade loop and, in addition, can support simultaneous independent transmission in both directions. GTE does not guarantee data modem speeds on a 4-wire analog loop. In addition, GTE does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 4- wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- recurring charges. 5.2.3 2-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility capable of transporting digital signals up to 160 kpbs, with no greater loss than 38 db. end-to-end, measured at 40 kHz without midspan repeaters. Dependent upon loop make-up and length, midspan repeaters may be required, in which case loss will be no greater than 76 db. at 00 xXx 40 kHz (XXXXISDN-XXXBRI). In addition, 2-wire digital loops, dependent on loop make-up, may be configured to support Enhanced Copper Technologies (ECTs), such as ADSL, SDSL and IDSL. When utilizing xDSL ADSL technology, NEN MFN is responsible for limiting the Power Spectral Density (PSD) of the signal to the levels specified in Clause 6.13 of ANSI T1.413 ADSL Standards. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridged taps. Where A 2-wire digital loop is not available for ECTs where GTE has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Loop Carriers (DLCs), GTE will provision digital capable loops on spare copper facilities where available. Also, GTE does not provide the electronics required for ECTs provisioned via 2-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- non-recurring charges. 5.2.4 4-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility that is suitable for the transport of digital signals at rates up to 1.544 MBPS. Dependent on loop length, this facility may require midspan repeaters. When a 4-wire digital loop is used by NEN MFN to provision HDSL technology, the insertion loss, measured between 100W termination at 200 kHz. should be less than 34 dB. The DC resistance of a single wire pair should not exceed 1100 ohms. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridge taps. A 4-wire digital loop is not available for ECTs where GTE has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Line Concentrators (DLCs). Also, GTE does not provide the electronics required for ECTs provisioned via 4-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-recurring charges. 5.2.5 DS-1" loops will support a digital transmission rate of 1.544 Mbps. The DS-1 loop will have no bridge taps or load coils and will employ special line treatment. DS-1 loops will include midspan line repeaters where required, office terminating repeaters, and DSX cross connects. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges. 5.2.6 DS-3" loops will support the transmission of isochronous bipolar serial data at a rate of 44.736 Mbps. This DS-3 type of loop provides the equivalent of 28 DS-1 channels and shall include the electronics at either end. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges.

Categories of Loops. There are six general categories of loops: 5.2.1 2-Wire Analog Loop” is a voice grade transmission facility that is suitable for transporting analog voice signals between approximately 300-3000 Hz, with loss not to exceed 8.5 db. A 2-wire analog loop may include load coils, bridge taps, etc. This facility may also include carrier derived facility components (i.e. pair gain applications, loop concentrators/multiplexers). This type of unbundled loop is commonly used for local dial tone services. GTE does not guarantee data Tel USA will comply with Commission modem speeds on a 2-wire analog loopspeed requirements and any other essential service requirement. In addition, GTE Tel USA does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 2-wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-recurring charges. 5.2.2 4-wire Analog Loop” conforms to the characteristics of a 2-wire voice grade loop and, in addition, can support simultaneous independent transmission in both directions. GTE Tel USA does not guarantee data modem speeds on a 4-wire analog loop. Tel USA will comply with Commission modem speed requirements and any other essential service requirement. In addition, GTE Tel USA does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 4- 4-wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- non-recurring charges. 5.2.3 2-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility capable of transporting digital signals up to 160 kpbskbps, with no greater loss than 38 db. end-to-end, measured at 40 kHz without midspan repeaters. Dependent upon loop make-up and length, midspan repeaters may be required, in which case loss will be no greater than 76 db. at 00 xXx (XXXX-XXXXXXX- BRI). In addition, 2-wire digital loops, dependent on loop make-up, may be configured to support Enhanced Copper Technologies (ECTsECT's), such as ADSL, SDSL and IDSL. When utilizing xDSL ADSL technology, NEN Lakeland is responsible for limiting the Power Spectral Density (PSD) of the signal to the levels specified in Clause 6.13 of ANSI T1.413 ADSL Standards. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridged taps. Where GTE A 2- wire digital loop is not available for ECT's where Tel USA has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Loop Carriers (DLCsDLC's), GTE will provision digital capable loops on spare copper facilities where available. Also, GTE Tel USA does not provide the electronics required for ECTs ECT's provisioned via 2-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- non-recurring charges. 5.2.4 4-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility that is suitable for the transport of digital signals at rates up to 1.544 MBPS. Dependent on loop length, this facility may require midspan repeaters. When a 4-wire digital loop is used by NEN Lakeland to provision HDSL technology, the insertion loss, measured between 100W termination at 200 kHz. should be less than 34 dB. db. The DC resistance of a single wire pair should not exceed 1100 ohms. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridge taps. A 4-wire digital loop is not available for ECTs ECT's where GTE Tel USA has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Line Concentrators (DLCsDLC's). Also, GTE Tel USA does not provide the electronics required for ECTs ECT's provisioned via 4-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-non- recurring charges. 5.2.5 DS-1" loops will support a digital transmission rate of 1.544 Mbps. The DS-1 loop will have no bridge taps or load coils and will employ special line treatment. DS-1 loops will include midspan line repeaters where required, office terminating repeaters, and DSX cross connects. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges. 5.2.6 DS-3" loops will support the transmission of isochronous bipolar serial data at a rate of 44.736 Mbps. This DS-3 type of loop provides the equivalent of 28 DS-1 channels and shall include the electronics at either end. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges.

Categories of Loops. There are six general categories of loops: 5.2.1 2-Wire Analog Loop” is a voice grade transmission facility that is suitable for transporting analog voice signals between approximately 300-3000 Hz, with loss not to exceed 8.5 db. A 2-wire analog loop may include load coils, bridge taps, etc. This facility may also include carrier derived facility components (i.e. pair gain applications, loop concentrators/multiplexers). This type of unbundled loop is commonly used for local dial tone services. GTE does not guarantee data modem speeds on a 2-wire analog loop. In addition, GTE does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 2-wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-recurring charges. 5.2.2 4-wire Analog Loop” conforms to the characteristics of a 2-wire voice grade loop and, in addition, can support simultaneous independent transmission in both directions. GTE does not guarantee data modem speeds on a 4-wire analog loop. In addition, GTE does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 4- wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- recurring charges. 5.2.3 2-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility capable of transporting digital signals up to 160 kpbs, with no greater loss than 38 db. end-to-end, measured at 40 kHz without midspan repeaters. Dependent upon loop make-up and length, midspan repeaters may be required, in which case loss will be no greater than 76 db. at 00 xXx 40 kHz (XXXXISDN-XXXBRI). In addition, 2-wire digital loops, dependent on loop make-up, may be configured to support Enhanced Copper Technologies (ECTs), such as ADSL, SDSL and IDSL. When utilizing xDSL technology, NEN is responsible for limiting the Power Spectral Density (PSD) of the signal to the levels specified in Clause 6.13 of ANSI T1.413 ADSL Standards. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridged taps. Where GTE has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Loop Carriers (DLCs), GTE will provision digital capable loops on spare copper facilities where available. Also, GTE does not provide the electronics required for ECTs provisioned via 2-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- recurring charges. 5.2.4 4-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility that is suitable for the transport of digital signals at rates up to 1.544 MBPS. Dependent on loop length, this facility may require midspan repeaters. When a 4-wire digital loop is used by NEN to provision HDSL technology, the insertion loss, measured between 100W termination at 200 kHz. should be less than 34 dB. The DC resistance of a single wire pair should not exceed 1100 ohms. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridge taps. A 4-wire digital loop is not available for ECTs where GTE has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Line Concentrators (DLCs). Also, GTE does not provide the electronics required for ECTs provisioned via 4-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-recurring charges. 5.2.5 DS-1" loops will support a digital transmission rate of 1.544 Mbps. The DS-1 loop will have no bridge taps or load coils and will employ special line treatment. DS-1 loops will include midspan line repeaters where required, office terminating repeaters, and DSX cross connects. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges. 5.2.6 DS-3" loops will support the transmission of isochronous bipolar serial data at a rate of 44.736 Mbps. This DS-3 type of loop provides the equivalent of 28 DS-1 channels and shall include the electronics at either end. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges.

Categories of Loops. There are six general categories of loops: 5.2.1 2-Wire Analog Loop” is a voice grade transmission facility that is suitable for transporting analog voice signals between approximately 300-3000 Hz, with loss not to exceed 8.5 db. A 2-wire analog loop may include load coils, bridge taps, etc. This facility may also include carrier derived facility components (i.e. pair gain applications, loop concentrators/multiplexers). This type of unbundled loop is commonly used for local dial tone services. GTE does not guarantee data modem speeds on a 2-wire analog loop. In addition, GTE does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 2-wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-recurring charges. 5.2.2 4-wire Analog Loop” conforms to the characteristics of a 2-wire voice grade loop and, in addition, can support simultaneous independent transmission in both directions. GTE does not guarantee data modem speeds on a 4-wire analog loop. In addition, GTE does not guarantee CLASS features will perform properly on a 4- wire analog loop provisioned over subscriber analog carrier. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- recurring charges. 5.2.3 2-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility capable of transporting digital signals up to 160 kpbs, with no greater loss than 38 db. end-to-end, measured at 40 kHz without midspan repeaters. Dependent upon loop make-up and length, midspan repeaters may be required, in which case loss will be no greater than 76 db. at 00 xXx (XXXX-XXX). In addition, 2-wire digital loops, dependent on loop make-up, may be configured to support Enhanced Copper Technologies (ECTs), such as ADSL, SDSL and IDSL. When utilizing xDSL ADSL technology, NEN TOUCHTONE is responsible for limiting the Power Spectral Density (PSD) of the signal to the levels specified in Clause 6.13 of ANSI T1.413 ADSL Standards. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridged taps. Where A 2-wire digital loop is not available for ECTs where GTE has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Loop Carriers (DLCs), GTE will provision digital capable loops on spare copper facilities where available. Also, GTE does not provide the electronics required for ECTs provisioned via 2-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non- non-recurring charges. 5.2.4 4-Wire Digital Loop” is a transmission facility that is suitable for the transport of digital signals at rates up to 1.544 MBPS. Dependent on loop length, this facility may require midspan repeaters. When a 4-wire digital loop is used by NEN TOUCHTONE to provision HDSL technology, the insertion loss, measured between 100W termination at 200 kHz. should be less than 34 dB. The DC resistance of a single wire pair should not exceed 1100 ohms. These loops will be provisioned without load coils or bridge taps. A 4-wire digital loop is not available for ECTs where GTE has provisioned its local network utilizing Digital Line Concentrators (DLCs). Also, GTE does not provide the electronics required for ECTs provisioned via 4-wire Digital Loops. Rates for the loop, inclusive of the NID, are reflected in Appendix D along with associated non-recurring charges. 5.2.5 DS-1" loops will support a digital transmission rate of 1.544 Mbps. The DS-1 loop will have no bridge taps or load coils and will employ special line treatment. DS-1 loops will include midspan line repeaters where required, office terminating repeaters, and DSX cross connects. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges. 5.2.6 DS-3" loops will support the transmission of isochronous bipolar serial data at a rate of 44.736 Mbps. This DS-3 type of loop provides the equivalent of 28 DS-1 channels and shall include the electronics at either end. Rates are as reflected in Appendix D, including non-recurring charges.