Common use of Unbundled Loop Facility Qualification Clause in Contracts

Unbundled Loop Facility Qualification. If MEBTEL plans to deploy service enhancing technologies (e.g. ADSL, HDSL, ISDN, etc.) over unbundled copper loops that could potentially interfere with other service enhancing technologies that may be deployed within the same cable sheath, MEBTEL is responsible for notifying GTE of its intent. GTE will determine if there are any existing or planned service enhancing technologies deployed within the same cable sheath that would be interfered with if MEBTEL deployed the proposed technology. If there are existing service enhancing technologies deployed or in the process of being deployed by GTE or other CLECs, or if GTE has existing near term plans (within 6 months of the date of facility qualification) to deploy such technology, GTE will so advise MEBTEL and MEBTEL shall not be permitted to deploy such service enhancing technology. If MEBTEL disagrees with GTE's determination, the Parties will jointly review the basis for GTE's decision and attempt to mutually resolve the disagreement. 5.6.1 If MEBTEL orders an unbundled digital loop, pursuant to Sections 5.2.3 or 5.2.4, and provides the industry standard codes indicating the type of service to be deployed on the unbundled digital loop, that shall constitute notification to GTE. GTE will perform the loop qualification as part of the ordering process and no additional charges will apply.