Common use of OSS Clause in Contracts

OSS. The OSS UNE is defined as operations support system functions consisting of pre- ordering (including nondiscriminatory access to the same detailed information about loop qualification information that is available to VERIZON), ordering, provisioning, maintenance and repair, and billing functions supported by VERIZON’s databases and information. Until such time as a real-time, electronic-like interface is made available to SPRINT by VERIZON, VERIZON shall enable SPRINT to perform all pre-ordering and ordering functions via a Web Graphical User Interface (GUI), including accessing said loop qualification information. This Web GUI will provide SPRINT access to the same information which VERIZON provides to itself in order to allow SPRINT to determine if a loop is available and qualifies for service based on the end user’s telephone number or street address, including the following: 2.15.1 The composition of the available loop material (including, without limitation, fiber optics and copper); 2.15.2 The existence, location and type of electronic or other equipment on the loop (including, without limitation, DLC or other remote concentration devices, feeder/distribution interfaces, bridged taps, load coils, pair gain devices, repeaters, remote switching units, range extenders, AMI T-1s in the same or adjacent binder groups, and other potential disturbers); 2.15.3 Loop length, including the segment length and location of each type of transmission media; 2.15.4 Loop length by wire gauge; and 2.15.5 The electrical parameters of the loop. To the extent VERIZON performs a manual loop qualification for any CLEC, VERIZON will provide that loop qualification information in an electronic format within 24 hours. At such time as OBF has established standards for pre-order loop qualification, the Parties will cooperate to implement pre-order loop qualification functions based upon such standards.