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Open Product/Process CR PC110205-2 Detail

Description Of Change

On January 28, 2006, Qwest will be offering Qwest DSL (transport only - no ISP) as a non-common carrier service which will be available through commercial agreements.

Expected Deliverable:

January 28, 2006

Project Meetings

January 18, 2006 Monthly Product Process CMP Meeting Discussion: Janean Van Dusen-Qwest stated that this effort was on track for implementation on January 28th. Janean stated that the Level 4 was sent on December 14, 2005 and that the Final Level 4 was sent on January 13, 2006. Jill Martain-Qwest stated that this CR would move to CLEC Test on January 28th.

-- December 14, 2005 Monthly Product Process CMP Meeting Discussion: Jill Martain/Qwest stated that this CR is on track for the grandparenting and noted that the notice was out this morning. Jill stated that there was a change in that those with existing contracted Hosts, it is business as usual. Jill stated that this change was included in the notice that was sent this morning. Jill then noted that Qwest is working on getting the response to a question that Bonnie (Johnson/Eschelon) had sent in. Bonnie Johnson/Eschelon thanked Qwest for adding the Host information and asked for clarification to the ‘business as usual’ statement. Bonnie asked if that meant that there was no change to what was discussed on the ad hoc call and asked if Qwest was still grandparenting. Jill Martain/Qwest stated that she would get with Janean (Van Dusen/Qwest) and have a call with Bonnie (Johnson/Eschelon) for discussion. Bonnie Johnson/Eschelon stated that on the ad hoc, she had asked questions for QPP and that Jill had indicated that she would get responses to those questions. Bonnie asked if that effort was underway. Jill Martain/Qwest stated that their Service Management Team would be in contact with them. This CR is in Development Status.

- December 2, 2005 CLEC Input Meeting ATTENDEES: Matt Brinkman-Iowa Telecom, Chad Warner-MCI, Sue Lamb-180, Bonnie Johnson-Eschelon, Ann Barlock-Eschelon, Bill Markert-Eschelon, Kim Isaacs-Eschelon, Jerry-180, Nancy Thompson-Wisor, TJ Coller-Priority One, Colette Davis-Covad, Peggy Esquibel Reed-Qwest, Janean Van Dusen-Qwest, Michael Whitt-Qwest, Bob Mohr-Qwest, John Lee-Qwest, Jill Martain-Qwest, Jim Recker-Qwest, Linda Harmon-Qwest, Paul Schlacter-Qwest, Terri Beager-Qwest, Molly Clemen-Qwest, Jerry Slater-Qwest, Susan Lorence-Qwest Peggy Esquibel Reed-Qwest stated that this CLEC Input Meeting was scheduled for PC110205-2, which will grandparent Qwest DSL. Peggy stated that the call is for discussion regarding the grandparenting of the DSL product. Peggy then noted that Qwest is currently working on a new product offering and that those details would be provided in the appropriate manner. Peggy then stated that she would open the call for the discussion specifically for the grandfathering of Qwest DSL. Janean Van Dusen-Qwest stated that we will talk about the highlights and stated that Qwest will be grandparenting DSL, including Stand Alone DSL Service and Qwest DSL Host Service. Janean stated that this means that effective January 28, 2006, the DSL Transport piece would be grandparented. Janean stated that the embedded customers would not be able to order, except for ISP changes and disconnects, unless a Commercial Agreement is signed. Janean stated that ISP changes and disconnects would follow the FAX Process and cannot be accepted via IMA. Janean stated that existing customers, if no Commercial Agreement has been signed, will be eliminated on the 1-year anniversary of the order, which is November 16, 2006. If a Commercial Agreement has been signed, the existing embedded base customers will go under their Commercial Agreement. There will be no new DSL Host locations on January 28, 2006 and after. Expiration dates to November 16, 2006 will be honored. CLECs can add additional services or bandwidth through November 16, 2006. Any contract expiring on January 28, 2006 and November 16, 2006 will continue as month-to-month, unless disconnected or another offer is made by Qwest. There will be a Termination Liability waiver if a CLEC chooses to go to the new service offering, or if a CLEC chooses to remove their DSL service. Janean then opened the call for questions. Bonnie Johnson-Eschelon asked regarding Host Service, would will happen on November 16, 2006, since between January 28th and November 16th will be on a month to month basis. Janean Van Dusen-Qwest stated that it would no longer be offered. Bonnie Johnson-Eschelon asked if the circuits would then be disconnected. Janean Van Dusen-Qwest stated yes, and noted that the CLECs would first be contacted. Janean stated that other arrangements would need to be made. Ann Barlock-Eschelon asked if Mega Central was a Host Service. Molly Clemen-Qwest said yes. Bonnie Johnson-Eschelon asked what Qwest will be offering to Retail customers and asked if the CLECs will have the opportunity to order it. Janean Van Dusen-Qwest stated that details have not yet been announced and reminded call participants that discussion on the new product offering was not the purpose of this call. Bill Markert-Eschelon asked when Qwest would be providing the information. Janean Van Dusen-Qwest stated that details would be provided as soon as Qwest could provide them. Bill Markert-Eschelon asked when that would be. Janean Van Dusen-Qwest stated that they would be provided as soon as Qwest could and noted that the date has not yet been determined. Chad Warner-MCI asked to confirm that there is no impact to Line Sharing or Line Splitting, under the existing arrangements. Jill Martain-Qwest stated that she would get with the appropriate people and have the Service Manager respond to the question. Colette Davis- Covad stated that she would like the question answered. It was then stated that all the CLECs had the same question. Jill Martain-Qwest stated that discussions regarding Commercial Agreements need to be conducted in a different forum, as is non-CMP, and stated that she would get with Service Managers in order for the CLECs to get their question answered. Jill again noted that Commercial Agreements are outside of the CMP Process and that the question would be answered outside of CMP. Bonnie Johnson-Eschelon stated that the notice to retire Qwest DSL did not include Qwest Host. Bonnie stated that Qwest agreed to a different notice that Qwest DSL would be honored with a QPP Agreement. Bonnie stated that QDSL is no good without the Host. Janean Van Dusen-Qwest stated that the Host would be going away in November 2006. Bonnie Johnson-Eschelon stated that the term of the QPP Agreement is longer then November 2006. Janean Van Dusen-Qwest stated that there will be an opportunity for Termination Liability Waivers on DSL Host if a CLEC has a contract. Bonnie Johnson-Eschelon stated that she wants to make sure that there will be an option for Host. Janean Van Dusen-Qwest stated that she can only address the grandparenting of the product. Bonnie Johnson-Eschelon asked if anyone on the call could answer the question. Molly Clemen-Qwest stated that Qwest would communicate new offers and details would be provided later. A CLEC asked when they should look for the communication to occur. Jill Martain-Qwest stated that no date has been determined but that it is in process. Janean Van Dusen-Qwest stated that Commercial Agreements to allow DSL Transport would be available prior to January 28, 2006. Chad Warner-MCI asked if information regarding the Host would be in January. Janean Van Dusen-Qwest stated that the grandparenting would take place in January and that no date has been determined for new offerings. Chad Warner-MCI stated that it is hard to run a business without knowing what is going to happen. Jill Martain-Qwest stated that it would be safe to assume that details would be provided prior to November 2006, Molly Clemen-Qwest stated that it is Qwest’s intent to get it out as soon as possible and noted that details are not currently available. Jill Martain-Qwest stated that it would be prior to November 2006. Chad Warner-MCI asked for rate change information. Jill Martain-Qwest stated that rates cannot be discussed on this CMP call. Chad Warner-MCI asked where he could find the Retail offerings since de-tariffed. Janean Van Dusen-Qwest stated that offerings would be made via Commercial Agreements for Retail as well. Bill Markert-Eschelon asked if IMA would not be used to disconnect if QPP after January 28, 2006. Janean Van Dusen-Qwest said not for Resale and UNE-P; to disconnect or make ISP changes are to be done via the FAX Process. QPP is already Commercial Agreements. There were no additional questions or comments. The call was concluded.

- November 16, 2005 Monthly Product Process CMP Meeting Discussion: Janean Van Dusen/Qwest stated that Qwest will be grandfathering all Qwest DSL and will be removed from the FCC1 Tariff. Janean stated that will change will be effective on January 28, 2006. Janean then stated that the sunset date of the tariffed service would be eliminated on November 16, 2006, which is the 1-year anniversary of the FCC order. Janean then stated that after January 28th, DSL will be available to CLECs via Commercial Agreements. Janean noted that a CLEC Input Meeting will be held on December 2, 2005 to answer questions. Bonnie Johnson/Eschelon asked to confirm that a notice will be sent for the call. Jill Martain/Qwest stated that a Notice would be sent. Bonnie Johnson/Eschelon asked Qwest to point her where in the tariff, that the FCC language would be eliminated. Jill Martain/Qwest said she would check into it on break. Jill subsequently advised Bonnie to look at Section 8. This CR is in Presented Status.