Wholesale: Products & Services

Archived System CR SCR020205-02IG Detail

Expected Deliverable:

May 28, 2005

Status History

Project Meetings

- June 15, 2005 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Jill Martain-Qwest stated that this CR is deploying on July 8, 2005.

-- COMMUNICATOR EXCERPT - June 13, 2005 Announcement Date: June 13, 2005 Effective Date: June 13, 2005 Document Number: TRNG.06.13.05.F.03008.PICLPICVerifJobAidUpdate Notification Category: Training Notification Target Audience: CLECs, Resellers, IXCs, Wireless Service Providers, ILECs, Paging Subject: CMP-PIC and LPIC Verification Job Aid Updated Level of Change: Level 1

Summary of Change: Effective June 13, 2005, Qwest will be replacing the CLEC PIC and LPIC Verification Job Aid with an updated version of this document.

This update is associated with the process for PIC/LPIC verification. The Job Aid is being modified to include a manual process for CLECs who have an alpha/numeric OCN/LSPID as addressed in product notifications PROD.05.04.05.F.02891.PICLPICVerificationV2 and PROD.05.23.05.F.02946.FNLPICLPICVerifiV2 which can be accessed on the Customer Notice Letter Archive (CNLA) at URL http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/notices/cnla/.

To view the new document, Version 8 of the CLEC PIC and LPIC Verification Job Aid, please visit the Qwest Wholesale training catalog page located at the following URL: http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/training/coursecatalog.html

If you have questions or comments that are training specific, please send email to cptrain@qwest.com.

Helpful Hint: When visiting an updated Web site, be sure to click Reload in Netscape or select Refresh from the File menu in Internet Explorer to view the updated page. Otherwise you may be looking at a cached page that does not include the updates.

Comment Cycle: No formal comment cycle applies. CLECs who feel the change(s) described in this Level 1 notification alter(s) CLEC operating procedures should immediately contact the Qwest CMP Manager, by e-mail, at cmpcr@qwest.com.

Sincerely, Qwest Communications

COMMUNICATOR EXCERPT - June 10, 2005 Announcement Date: June 10, 2005 Effective Date: July 08, 2005 Document Number: PROD.06.10.05.F.02966.PIC-LPICInput-OutputReq Notification Category: Process Notification Target Audience: CLECs, Resellers Subject: CMP - Primary Interexchange Carrier/Local Primary Interexchange Carrier (PIC/LPIC) Verification-V3.0, CLEC PIC/LPIC Verification Request to Establish or Change Input and Output Requirements Level of Change: Level 2 Associated CR Number or System Release Number: Qwest CR # SCR020205-02IG

Summary of Change: On June 10, 2005, Qwest will post planned updates to its Wholesale Product Catalog that include new/revised documentation for Primary Interexchange Carrier/Local Primary Interexchange Carrier (PIC/LPIC) Verification-V3.0 and CLEC PIC/LPIC Verification Request to Establish or Change Input and Output Requirements. These will be posted to the Qwest Wholesale Document Review Site located at http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/cmp/review.html.

The update is in conjunction with documentation changes associated with an OSS interface release resulting from an OSS interface CR. The related PIC/LPIC Verification system changes were identified on systems release notifications SYST.04.25.05.F.02861.Elimof960ByteOption and SYST.05.24.05.F.02928.FinalElim960ByteOpt.

The PIC/LPIC Verification PCAT Description section and the Input Output Requirements Form were updated to reflect that Qwest will discontinue accepting and processing the 960 byte formatted CARE input/output and complete the change to the Ordering and Billing Forum (OBF) industry standard 1500 bytes.

Current operational documentation for this product or business procedure is found on the Qwest Wholesale Web Site at this URL: http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/pcat/piclpicverif.html http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/systems/picLpic.html

Timeline: Planned Updates Posted to Document Review Site: June 10, 2005 Comment Cycle Begins: June 11, 2005 Comment Cycle Ends: 5:00 p.m. MT June 17, 2005 Qwest Response to CLEC Comments: Available June 24, 2005 (http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/cmp/reviewarchive.html) Proposed Effective Date: July 8, 2005

- COMMUNICATOR EXCERPT - June 7, 2005 Announcement Date: June 7, 2005 Effective Date: June 7, 2005 Document Number: TRNG.06.07.05.F.02989.PIC/LPICVerifJobAidUpdate Notification Category: Training Notification Target Audience: CLECs, Resellers, IXCs, Wireless Service Providers, ILECs, Paging Subject: CMP-PIC/LPIC Job Aid Updated Level of Change: Level 1

Summary of Change: Effective June 7, 2005 Qwest will be replacing the CLEC PIC and LPIC Verification Job Aid with an updated version of this document.

This update is being issued due to changes in the required format of the Customer Account Record Exchange (CARE) files used to query PIC/LPIC information. Effective June 7, 2005, Qwest will no longer be accepting PIC/LPIC queries formatted as a 960 byte CARE file. PIC/LPIC queries will need to submitted using the industry standard 1500 byte CARE format.

These changes to the PIC/LPIC job aid will bring it into alignment with updates to PCAT documentation that are being issued on June 7, 2005.

To view the new document, Version 8 of the CLEC PIC and LPIC Verification Job Aid, please visit the Qwest Wholesale training catalog page located at the following: http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/training/coursecatalog.html

If you have questions or comments, please send emai to cptrain@qwest.com.

Helpful Hint: When visiting an updated Web site, be sure to click Reload in Netscape or select Refresh from the File menu in Internet Explorer to view the updated page. Otherwise you may be looking at a cached page that does not include the updates.

Comment Cycle: No formal comment cycle applies. CLECs who feel the change(s) described in this Level 1 notification alter(s) CLEC operating procedures should immediately contact the Qwest CMP Manager, by e-mail, at cmpcr@qwest.com.

Sincerely, Qwest Communications

- COMMUNICATOR EXCERPT - May 24, 2005 Announcement Date: May 24, 2005 Effective Date: Immediately Notification Number: SYST.05.24.05.F.02928.FinalElim960ByteOpt Notification Category: Systems Notification Target Audience: CLECs, Resellers Subject: CMP-Systems Document In Review CLEC PIC and LPIC Verification - CARE Elimination of 960 Byte Option - Draft Technical Specifications July Systems Release Associated CMP CR # Number: Qwest CR # SCR020205-02IG

On April 25, 2005, Qwest posted planned updates to its CLEC PIC and LPIC Verification Job Aid, Version 8 targeted for implementation on July 8, 2005. This document was posted to the Qwest Wholesale Document Review site, http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/cmp/review.html.

Summary of Change: In February 2004, Qwest began phasing out use of the 960 byte formatted CARE input/output record size and began changing over to the industry standard 1500 bytes associated with SCR 053003-01IG. Effective July 8, 2005, Qwest will discontinue accepting and processing the 960 byte formatted CARE input/output and complete the change to the Ordering and Billing Forum (OBF) industry standard 1500 bytes. Qwest will no longer provide both the options of 960 and 1500 bytes, but will only provide the 1500 byte format. All files must be formatted in only 1500 byte format. Any file received on or after July 8, 2005 in other than 1500 byte format will not be processed and the upfront reject on the Acknowledgement File of "File State Code Value 43" ("File not processed-invalid or unsupported record length") will be sent. NOTE: The Version Number in the Header and Trailer Records now must be 0004 as 0003 is discontinued with 960 bytes. All customers currently utilizing 960 bytes will automatically be converted over to 1500 bytes on July 8. If you wish to change your record length in advance, you can do so by filling out the PIC/LPIC Verification Access Request Form and Instructions located at http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/systems/picLpic.html. Note the REQUEST TYPE as a "Change Request" and mark the Record Size as 1500 bytes. During the July release weekend, the RSS on-lines will be down and there will be no Saturday cycle run. All input files received on Saturday, July 9 will be held and processed in the following Monday night cycle.

-- COMMUNICATOR EXCERPT - April 25, 2005 Announcement Date: April 25, 2005 Effective Date: Immediately Notification Number: SYST.04.25.05.F.02861.Elimof960ByteOption Notification Category: Systems Notification Target Audience: CLECs, Resellers Subject: CMP-Systems Document In Review CLEC PIC and LPIC Verification - CARE Elimination of 960 Byte Option - Draft Technical Specifications July Systems Release Associated CMP CR # Number: Qwest CR # SCR020205-02IG On April 25, 2005, Qwest will post planned updates to its DRAFT CLEC PIC and LPIC Verification Job Aid, Version 8 targeted for implementation on July 8, 2005. This document will be posted to the Qwest Wholesale Document Review site, http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/cmp/review.html. Summary of Change: In February 2004, Qwest began phasing out use of the 960 byte formatted CARE input/output record size and began changing over to the industry standard 1500 bytes associated with SCR 053003-01IG. Effective July 8, 2005, Qwest will discontinue accepting and processing the 960 byte formatted CARE input/output and complete the change to the Ordering and Billing Forum (OBF) industry standard 1500 bytes. Qwest will no longer provide both the options of 960 and 1500 bytes, but will only provide the 1500 byte format. All files must be formatted in only 1500 byte format. Any file received on or after July 8, 2005 in other than 1500 byte format will not be processed and the upfront reject on the Acknowledgement File of "File State Code Value 43" ("File not processed-invalid or unsupported record length") will be sent. NOTE: The Version Number in the Header and Trailer Records now must be 0004 as 0003 is discontinued with 960 bytes. All customers currently utilizing 960 bytes will automatically be converted over to 1500 bytes on July 8. If you wish to change your record length in advance, you can do so by filling out the PIC/LPIC Verification Access Request Form and Instructions located at http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/systems/picLpic.html. Note the REQUEST TYPE as a "Change Request" and mark the Record Size as 1500 bytes. During the July release weekend, the RSS on-lines will be down and there will be no Saturday cycle run. All input files received on Saturday, July 9 will be held and processed in the following Monday night cycle. Comment Cycle: CLEC customers are encouraged to review these proposed changes and provide comment at any time during the review period. The review period for this document begins April 25, 2005, and will conclude at close of business on May 11, 2005. Qwest provides an electronic means for CLEC customers to comment on proposed changes. The Document Review web site provides a list of all documents that are in the review stage, the process for CLECs to use to comment on documents, the Submit Comment link, and links to current documentation and past review documents. The Document Review web site is found at http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/cmp/review.html. Fill in all required fields and be sure to reference the Notification Number listed above. These documents will remain on the Qwest Wholesale Document Review site until the completion of the Comment Cycle at which time they will be moved to the Qwest Wholesale Systems Document Archive. The Qwest Wholesale Systems Document archive is found at http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/cmp/reviewarchivesystem.html If you have any questions on this subject, please submit comments though the following link: http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/cmp/comment.html. Timeline: Draft Technaical Specifications DRAFT CLEC PIC and LPIC Verification Job Aid, Version 8 Available April 25, 2005 CLEC Comment Cycle Begins April 25, 2005 Qwest/CLEC Walk Through Walk Through to provide informational overview and answer CLEC questions on the Draft Technical Specifications. All relevant Qwest SMEs will be in attendance and CLEC SMEs are encouraged to participate. Scheduled for 1:00 - 2:00pm MT, May 2, 2005. Conference Bridge: 1-877-572-8687, Passcode 3393947#. NOTE: Qwest will open the conference bridge at 1:00 PM and keep it open 15 minutes. If no CLECs join in that time, the bridge will be closed. CLEC Comment Cycle Ends 5:00 p.m. MST, May 11, 2005 Final Notification Issued, including Qwest response to comments, Available May 24, 2005. CLEC Testing Window Begins June 8, 2005. Qwest will be able to accept a test file 30 days prior to the Targeted Production Date Targeted Production Date is July 8, 2005

-- March 16, 2005 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Jill Martain-Qwest stated that the Level of Effort for this CR is 250 - 350 hours and is targeted for deployment on July 7th. This action item is closed.

February 16, 2005 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Jo Lloyd-Qwest presented the CR and stated that currently we accept both 960 and 1500 bytes. Jo stated that this CR is to eliminate the 960 byte record length. Jo then noted that rejects would be sent for 960 byte CARE. Bonnie Johnson-Eschelon stated that she had not seen the notice. Jill Martain-Qwest stated that this is an Industry Guideline CR and does not require a notice, like a Regulatory Request does. Dianne Friend-Time Warner asked if Qwest currently accepts 960 and 1500 bytes. Jo Lloyd-Qwest responded yes and noted that with the deployment of this CR, Qwest would no longer accept 960 byte record length. Jill Martain-Qwest stated that there is no targeted date and once it is scheduled, it would be communicated at CMP. Jill Martain-Qwest stated that this CR moves to Presented status.

February 4, 2005 Clarification Meeting ATTENDEES: Jo Lloyd-Qwest, Peggy Esquibel Reed-Qwest Peggy Esquibel Reed-Qwest reviewed the CRs Description and asked if there was other information to add. Jo Lloyd-Qwest stated that there was not. Peggy Esquibel Reed-Qwest asked if this CR was related to SCR053003-01IG CARE Expansion to 1500 Bytes. Jo Lloyd-Qwest stated that SCR053003-01IG established the 1500 byte record length and noted that CR is asking that the 960 Byte length be discontinued and no longer allowed. Peggy Esquibel Reed-Qwest confirmed that this is for OIC/LPIC Verification and impacts 'other' system. Peggy Esquibel Reed-Qwest stated that the CR is scheduled for presentation at the February Systems CMP Meeting.

CenturyLink Response

March 7, 2005

RE: SCR020205-02IG (Discontinue 960 Byte Care)

Qwest has reviewed the information submitted as part of Change Request SCR020205-02IG. Based upon the scope of this CR as agreed to in the Clarification Meeting (held February 4, 2005) Qwest is able to provide an estimated Level of Effort (LOE) of 250-350 hours for this Change Request.

At the next Monthly Systems CMP Meeting, CMP participants will be given the opportunity to comment on this Change Request and provide additional clarifications. Any clarifications and/or modifications identified at that time will be incorporated into Qwest’s further evaluation of this Change Request. Qwest will review development timetables in an effort to evaluate options for potential scheduling of Change Request SCR020205-02IG.

Sincerely, Qwest