Common use of Unbundled Loop Modifications (Line Conditioning Clause in Contracts

Unbundled Loop Modifications (Line Conditioning. 2.12.1 AT&T shall perform line conditioning in accordance with ▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇ §▇▇.▇▇▇ (▇)(▇)(▇▇▇). Line Conditioning is as defined in ▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇ §▇▇.▇▇▇ (▇)(▇)(▇▇▇)(▇). Insofar as it is technically feasible, AT&T shall test and report troubles for all the features, functions, and capabilities of conditioned copper lines, and may not restrict its testing to voice transmission only. 2.12.2 AT&T will remove load coils on copper loops and sub loops of any length at the rates set forth in the Pricing Schedule. 2.12.3 Any copper loop being ordered by NuVox which has over 6,000 feet of combined bridged tap will be modified, upon request from NuVox, so that the loop will have a maximum of 6,000 feet of bridged tap. This modification will be performed at no additional charge to NuVox. Line conditioning orders that require the removal of other bridged tap will be performed at the rates set forth in the Pricing Schedule. 2.12.4 NuVox may request removal of any unnecessary and non-excessive bridged tap (bridged tap between 0 and 2,500 feet which serves no network design purpose), at rates set forth in the Pricing Schedule. 2.12.5 Rates for ULM are as set forth in the Pricing Schedule. 2.12.6 AT&T will not modify a loop in such a way that it no longer meets the technical parameters of the original loop type (e.g., voice grade, ADSL, etc.) being ordered. If NuVox wants a different type of loop or wants the original loop type modified to a different loop type then NuVox must submit a new order for that type of loop. 2.12.7 If NuVox requests ULM on a reserved facility for a new loop order, AT&T may perform a pair change and provision a different loop facility in lieu of the reserved facility with ULM if feasible. The loop provisioned will meet or exceed specifications of the requested loop facility as modified. NuVox will not be charged for ULM if a different loop is provisioned. For loops that require a DLR or its equivalent, AT&T will provide LMU detail of the loop provisioned. 2.12.8 NuVox shall request LMU information pursuant to this Attachment prior to submitting a service inquiry and/or a LSR for the loop type that NuVox desires AT&T to condition. 2.12.9 When requesting ULM for a loop that AT&T has previously provisioned for NuVox, NuVox will submit a service inquiry to AT&T. If a spare loop facility that meets the loop modification specifications requested by NuVox is available at the location for which the ULM was requested, NuVox will have the option to change the loop facility to the qualifying spare facility rather than to provide ULM. In the event that AT&T changes the loop facility in lieu of providing ULM, NuVox will not be charged for ULM but will only be charged the service order charges for submitting an order.

Unbundled Loop Modifications (Line Conditioning. 2.12.1 AT&T shall perform line conditioning in accordance with ▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇ §▇▇.▇▇▇ (▇)(▇)(▇▇▇). Line Conditioning is defined as defined in ▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇ §▇▇.▇▇▇ (▇)(▇)(▇▇▇)(▇)the removal from a copper loop or copper subloop of any device that could diminish the capability of the loop or subloop to deliver high-speed switched wireline telecommunications capability, including xDSL services. Such devices include, but are not limited to bridged taps, load coils, low pass filters and range extenders. Insofar as it is technically feasible, AT&T shall test and report troubles for all the features, functions, functions and capabilities of conditioned copper linesloops, and may not restrict its testing to voice transmission only. 2.12.2 AT&T will remove load coils only on copper loops and sub loops of any length subloops that are less than eighteen thousand (18,000) feet in length, at the rates set forth in the Pricing Schedule. AT&T will remove load coils on copper loops and subloops that are greater than 18,000 feet in length upon request by NuVox, at rates pursuant to AT&T’s Special Construction Process, contained in AT&T’s FCC No. 2, as mutually agreed to by the Parties. Should AT&T begin removing load coils on Page 86 of 321 Attachment 2 – Network Elements and Other Services/BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. AT&T SOUTH CAROLINA/NUVOX loops over 18,000 feet to provide high speed switched wireline telecommunications capability, including xDSL service to its customers, it will do so for NuVox at the rates set forth in the Pricing Schedule. Should AT&T begin removing load coils on loops over 18,000 feet for other carriers, other than at AT&T’s Special Construction rates, it will do so for NuVox at parity, under the same rates, terms and conditions, and the Parties shall amend the Agreement to include the necessary rates, terms and conditions. 2.12.3 Any copper loop being ordered by NuVox which has over 6,000 feet of combined bridged tap will be modified, upon request from NuVox, so that the loop will have a maximum of 6,000 feet of bridged tap. This modification will be performed at no additional charge to NuVox. Line conditioning orders that require the removal of other bridged tap that serves no network design purpose on a copper Loop that will result in a combined total of bridged tap between two thousand five hundred (2,500) and six thousand (6,000) feet will be performed at the rates set forth in the Pricing Schedule. 2.12.4 NuVox may request removal of any unnecessary and non-excessive bridged tap (bridged tap between 0 zero (0) and 2,500 two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet which serves no network design purpose), ) at rates set forth pursuant to AT&T’s Special Construction Process, contained in AT&T’s FCC No. 2, as mutually agreed to by the Pricing ScheduleParties. Should AT&T begin removing unnecessary and non-excessive bridged tap for other carriers, other than at AT&T’s Special Construction rates, it will do so for NuVox at parity, under the same rates, terms and conditions, and the Parties shall amend the Agreement to include the necessary rates, terms and conditions. 2.12.5 Rates for ULM Unbundled Loop Modification (ULM) are as set forth in the Pricing Schedule. 2.12.6 AT&T will not modify a loop in such a way that it no longer meets the technical parameters of the original loop type (e.g., voice grade, ADSL, etc.) being ordered. If NuVox wants a different type of loop loop, or wants the original loop type modified to a different loop type then type, than NuVox must submit a new order for that type of loop. 2.12.7 If NuVox requests ULM on a reserved facility for a new loop order, AT&T may perform a pair change and provision a different loop facility in lieu of the reserved facility with ULM if feasible. The loop provisioned will meet or exceed specifications of the requested loop facility as modified. NuVox will not be charged for ULM if a different loop is provisioned. For loops that require a DLR or its equivalent, AT&T will provide LMU detail of the loop provisioned.. Page 87 of 321 Attachment 2 – Network Elements and Other Services/BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. AT&T SOUTH CAROLINA/NUVOX 2.12.8 NuVox shall will request LMU loop make up information pursuant to this Attachment the Agreement prior to submitting a service inquiry and/or a an LSR for the loop type that NuVox desires AT&T to condition. 2.12.9 When requesting ULM for a loop that AT&T has previously provisioned for NuVox, NuVox will submit a service inquiry SI to AT&T. If a spare loop facility that meets the loop modification specifications requested by NuVox is available at the location for which the ULM was requested, NuVox will have the option to change the loop facility to the qualifying spare facility rather than to provide ULM. In the event that AT&T changes the loop facility in lieu of providing ULM, NuVox will not be charged for ULM but will only be charged the service order charges for submitting an order.