UNE Analog Loops Clause Samples
The "UNE Analog Loops" clause defines the terms under which unbundled network element (UNE) analog loops are provided by one telecommunications carrier to another. This clause typically outlines the technical specifications, ordering procedures, and maintenance responsibilities for analog loops, which are basic copper lines used to deliver voice or low-speed data services. By establishing clear guidelines for access and management of these analog loops, the clause ensures that competitive carriers can reliably obtain and use essential network infrastructure, thereby promoting competition and service availability.
UNE Analog Loops. Pursuant to the terms of the Forbearance Orders, the terms and conditions under which CLEC may order and maintain Analog Unbundled Loops, as defined in Section 9.2.2 provided in the Agreement and Two-Wire/Four-Wire Unbundled Distribution Loop, as provided in Section 9.3.2.1.1 of the Agreement (together, referred to as “Analog Unbundled Loops”) are altered as follows:
a. Effective Date to February 2, 2020 - During the time period from the Effective Date of this Amendment until February 2, 2020, CLEC may order Analog Unbundled Loops pursuant to the applicable terms and conditions of the Agreement. In addition, CLEC may make changes in existing Analog Unbundled Loop arrangements, also pursuant to the applicable terms of the Agreement.
b. February 2, 2020 to August 2, 2022 - After February 2, 2020, CLEC cannot order any Analog Unbundled Loops from CenturyLink pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Agreement.
i. For any Unbundled Analog Loops procured under the terms of the Agreement (“Existing Analog Loops”) on February 2, 2020 or prior, CenturyLink will continue to provide such Existing Analog Loops pursuant to the terms of the agreement, including the applicable rates delineated in Exhibit A of the Agreement.
ii. CLEC cannot make any changes to such Existing Analog Loops, as they will be treated in a “grandfathered” status, with continued receipt or disconnection of the Existing Analog Loops the only options under the Agreement available to CLEC. If CLEC issues an order to change such services, it will be treated as a conversion to Special Access services being provided solely under the Tariffs, rather than under the Agreement.
iii. CLEC agrees that it will no longer submit any orders for Unbundled Analog Loops under the Agreement from CenturyLink after February 2, 2020. CLEC agrees that it is the responsibility of the CLEC to ensure that no further orders for such Analog Unbundled Loops under the Agreement are submitted after February 2, 2020.
1. In order to ensure compliance with these provisions, the Parties agree that CenturyLink, on a no more than quarterly basis, may conduct an audit of CLEC’s order activity after February 2, 2020, in order to identify any mistaken instances of attempting to order Analog Unbundled Loops under the terms of the Agreement.
2. Should such instances occur, the Parties further agree that CenturyLink will request CLEC to disconnect such services and order them as new by ordering the Special Access service under the appl...