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Competitive Topics Forum
03/19/03
The meeting began at 10:30 a.m. Topic P-3 (10 digit translations) was the first
item discussed. Participants indicated that how 10 digit triggers are set may vary
between switch types. BellSouth will check each of its switch types to see if there
is a difference. XO is to check and see if it is still having problems.
In regard to Topic B-1 (Delays for billing new contract rates), BellSouth indicated
that it was in the process of finalizing a funding source for its project. At the
next meeting, it will report back on a time frame for the mechanization process.
In regard to the idea that there are a large number of USOCs added after a product
is introduced, Stan indicated that in some cases carriers ask for additional features
after a product is introduced and those new features are given a USOC.
David Christian with Verizon reported on the progress of the work group developing
rules for Topic PO-1 (End user migration). He indicated that the group last met
on March 13 and they were looking at processes in Texas and New Hampshire. He will
continue reporting back at future meetings.
On Topic O-4 (Mechanized order capability) Stan Greer corrected a previous statement
and indicated that orders do not fall out of the automatic process because of jack
issues. He also indicated that there was a low number of UNE T-1 orders that might
be affected by this. Covad is to report back at a future meeting on what activity
there is on this issue in the Line Sharing Forum.
Topic EEL-1 (EELs) involves two areas. In regard to the conversion of EELs, the
Forum agreed that the parties are at an impasse on this issue. In regard to EEL
audits, it was agreed that the Forum should wait until after the FCC triennial order
before proceeding further on this issue in the Forum.
Topics EEL-2 (Maintenance and repair at equity for EELs and access circuits) was
determined to be at impasse.
On Topic PO-2 (Pending facilities), BellSouth indicated that it was continuing to
review specific examples provided by ITC from the December and January time periods;
ITC indicated that the problem appears to have diminished. In addition, BellSouth
was continuing to check examples from XO. BellSouth was asked to provide at the
April meeting an understanding of what was included in the term "construction needed".
On Topic O-10 (Single point of contact for LENS problems), the Forum discussed an
issue raised by Allegiance concerning Web documentation for the SL-1 package. Allegiance
indicated that there was information missing on the Web site that was needed for
ordering. BellSouth will review the Web site information and discuss at the April
meeting.
On Topic B-3 (EMI records show local as access), BellSouth and ITC indicated that
their subject matter experts were continuing to work together on this issue and
they would report back at the April meeting.
Topic O-12 (LCSC E-mail process for manual order notices) is an issue in terms of
how orders are responded to; the ALECs generally prefer that fax orders be responded
to by fax and E-mail orders by E-mail. BellSouth will work with Covad to identify
examples of the concern.
Topic O-6 (Problem with removal of local freezes) was closed because Allegiance
indicated it was no longer having problems in this area.
Topic R-1 (Extended outages) was closed; BellSouth and KMC are at impasse on this
issue. BellSouth is unable to identify a pattern that might cause problems of defective
facilities or repeat troubles and indicates that the problems for the ALECs are
no worse than for their own retail operations.
Topic R-2 (Escalation procedure for after-hours repairs) was left open awaiting
input from KMC as to any recent specific examples of problems in this area. The
Topic will be left open for further discussion before closing.
The next meeting of the Forum was scheduled for April 23, 2003 at 10:30 a.m.