Direct Connection. Sometimes inappropriately called a cross-connect, this is a cable connection between a Collocator’s collocated equipment in a Physical or Virtual Collocation arrangement and its own or another Collocator’s physically or virtually collocated equipment, located within the Eligible Structure (see Cross Connect, 2.6).
Direct Connection. 8.3.1.11.2.1 Direct Connection provides an uninterrupted path from the Collocation space to an existing frame. This option will guarantee that there will not be an ICDF. The connection will be designed from the Collocation space to the same frame that Qwest uses to connect to that specific service. For example, if CLEC wants to connect directly from their Collocation space to a 911 router, the infrastructure for the 911 trunks will terminate in a DS1 bay location with the 911-router circuits. There are several options for the location of the Demarcation Point. CLEC will select their desired option via the supplemental Direct Connection (DC-POT) With Collocation Form DC050900. If CLEC chooses a demarcation inside the Collocation space, the collocator should order and install the termination equipment itself. Demarcation equipment must be noted on the order form so that a CLLI code and unique tie cable assignments can be generated for systems flow through. If CLEC chooses a demarcation outside its Collocation space, Qwest will maintain and inventory this device. Direct terminations may be ordered where frame space is available. If frame space is exhausted the terminations may need to be made at another frame. Upon completion of the pre-Provisioning of the Direct Connection, CLEC will receive an Alternate Point of Termination (APOT) form so that they may order Finished Services and UNEs. CLEC will be responsible for augmenting terminations as required. The Direct Connection APOT information must be provided on the ASR or LSR to insure that the services are designed to the dedicated path.
Direct Connection. 8.3.1.11.2.1 Direct Connection provides an uninterrupted path from the Collocation space to an existing frame. This option will guarantee that there will not be an ICDF. The connection will be designed from the Collocation space to the same frame that CenturyLink uses to connect to that specific service. For example, if CLEC wants to connect directly from its Collocation space to a 911 router, the infrastructure for the 911 trunks will terminate in a DS1 bay location with the 911-router circuits. There are several options for the location of the Demarcation Point. CLEC will select its desired option via the Direct Connection Collocation Application. If CLEC chooses a demarcation inside the Collocation space, CLEC should order and install the termination equipment itself. Demarcation equipment must be noted on the order form so that a CLLI code and unique tie cable assignments can be generated for systems flow through. If CLEC chooses a demarcation outside its Collocation space, CenturyLink will maintain and inventory this device. Direct terminations may be ordered where frame space is available. If frame space is exhausted the terminations may need to be made at another frame. Upon completion of the pre-provisioning of the Direct Connection, CLEC will receive an Alternate Point of Termination (APOT) form so that it may order Finished Services and UNEs. CLEC will be responsible for augmenting terminations as required. The Direct Connection APOT information must be provided on the ASR or LSR to insure that the services are designed to the dedicated path.
Direct Connection. As stated in Article 1.2 of the Collocation Agreement, ALEC, Inc. may connect to other CLECs within the designated Central Office in addition to, and not in lieu of, interconnection to BellSouth services and facilities. Where BellSouth must construct a cable rack structure to house the direct connection, construction charges will be applied on an individual case basis. BellSouth shall provide an estimate of these charges in the Application Response, Where an existing cable rack structure is in place and has sufficient capacity to accommodate the direct connection requested, the recurring charges as stated in this Exhibit A shall apply. EXHIBIT A: BELLSOUTH/ALEC, Inc. RATES – SOUTH CAROLINA PHYSICAL COLLOCATION Rate Element Description Unit Recurring Rate (RC) Non-Recurring Rate (NRC) Application Fee Per Request NA $4,850.00 Subsequent Application Fee (Note 1) Per Request NA Not to Exceed $1600.00 Space Preparation Fee (Note 2) Per Request NA ICB Space Construction (Note 3) Per 100 square feet/per Each Additional 50 square feet $144.80/$16.80 NA Floor Space Per square foot $3.90 NA Cable Installation Per Cable NA $2,217.00 Cable Support Structure Per entrance cable $24.55 NA Power Per Amp $7.09 NA Cross Connects (Note 4) 2-wire 4-wire DS-1 DS-3 2-fiber 4-fiber $.3648 $.7297 $2.70 $49.24 $13.75 $24.71 First / Additional $41.50/$38.94 $41.56/$38.90 $70.79/$50.78 $69.60/$49.14 $73.00/$52.00 $88.00/$67.00 Security Escort Regular Time Overtime Premium Time Per 1/2 hour/Additional Half-hour NA NA NA $43.00/$25.57 $54.62/$32.46 $66.24/$39.35 Additional Engineering Fee (Note 5) Per request, First half hour/Add’l Half hour First /Add’l Basic Time - $31.00/$22.00 Overtime - $37.00/$26.00 Additional Security Access Cards (Note 6) Per Card NA $10.00 EXHIBIT A: BELLSOUTH/ALEC, Inc. RATES – SOUTH CAROLINA PHYSICAL COLLOCATION (cont.) Rate Element Description Unit Recurring Rate (RC) Non-Recurring Rate (NRC) POT Bay 2 Wire Cross-Connect 4 Wire Cross-Connect DS1 Cross-Connect DS3 Cross-Connect 2 Fiber Cross-Connect 4 Fiber Cross-Connect $.1091 $.2181 $.9004 $5.64 $34.09 $45.97 NA NA NA NA NA NA Direct Connection (Note 7) Fiber/Copper or Coaxial Arrangement Per cable, per linear foot $0.06/$0.03 NA -with Initial Application Fiber/Copper or Coaxial Per arrangement NA NA - with Subsequent to Application Fiber/Copper or Coaxial Per arrangement NA $246.00/$246.00 Note(s): N/A refers to rate elements which do not have a negotiated rate.
Direct Connection. VII-3 4.2 NID to NID Connection. ............................................................................... VII-4 4.3 Removal of Cable Pairs. .............................................................................. VII-4 4.4 Maintenance. ............................................................................................. VII-4 4.5 Collocation Requirement. ............................................................................ VII-4 5. Loop Elements I-5
Direct Connection. As stated in Article I.B of the Collocation Agreement, Utilicore may connect to other interconnectors within the designated Central Office in addition to, and not in lieu of, interconnection to BellSouth services and facilities. Utilicore must use its Certified Vendor to place the direct connection. The Direct Connection NRC is assessed when direct connection is the only work requested by Utilicore. If any other work in addition to the direct connection is being requested, whether for an initial installation of a Collocation Space or for an augmentation to an existing Collocation Space, an Application Fee or a Subsequent Application Fee will be assessed in lieu of the Direct Connection NRC. Construction charges may also apply; BellSouth shall provide an estimate of these charges in the Application Response. Bona Fide Physical Collocation Arrangements Central Office Name: Central Office CLLI Code: City: State: Date of Bona Fide Firm Order:
Direct Connection. NEN shall be permitted to connect its own Loop directly to GTE’s NID in cases in which NEN uses its own facilities to provide local service to an end-user formerly served by GTE, as long as such direct connection does not adversely affect GTE's network. In order to minimize any such adverse effects, the following procedures shall apply:
Direct Connection. The point in which Natural Gas is delivered directly to the Customers from the interstate pipeline (direct connection) or the point in which the Natural Gas is delivered from the interstate pipeline to the Local Distribution Company for transportation to the customer’s location.
Direct Connection. DTI shall be permitted to connect its own Loop directly to GTE's Network Interface Device or NID in cases in which DTI uses its own facilities to provide local service to an end user formerly served by GTE, as long as such direct connection does not adversely affect GTE's network. In order to minimize any such adverse effects, DTI shall follow the procedures in Sections 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 below.
Direct Connection. CD shall be permitted to connect its own Loop directly to CenturyTel's NID in cases where CD uses its own or third party facilities to provide local service to an end-user unreasonably interfere with the operations of CenturyTel's network. In order to minimize any such adverse effects, the following procedures shall apply:
