Wholesale: Products & Services

Archived System CR SCR022504-01IG Detail

Currently Qwest transmits DUF files, specifically 20-24 packs, in excess of 999,999 records. AT&T and other CLECs cannot process 20-24 packs that exceed 999,999 records. The OBF guidelines specify that the maximum number of records

in a 20-24 pack is 199,999. AT&T requests that Qwest not transmit any 20-24 packs that exceed 999,999 records.

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Original Description (2/25/04):

OBF Guidelines specifies that the maximum number of records in a 20-24 pack is 199,999. AT&T requests that Qwest comply with this guideline and not send any packs exceeding the limit.

Expected Deliverable:

AT&T expects Qwest to comply with OBF guideline no later than June 1, 2004.

Status History

Project Meetings

July 22, 2004 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Jill Martain/Qwest stated that this CR is scheduled to deploy on August 9, 2004.

- EXCERPT FROM JUNE 25, 2004 COMMUNICATOR: Announcement Date: June 25, 2004 Effective Date: June 25, 2004 Notification Number: SYST.06.25.04.F.01825.AugCRISRelFinTechSpecs Notification Category: Systems Notification Target Audience: CLECs, Resellers Subject: CMP-Wholesale Billing-August CRIS Release-Final Technical Specifications Associated CRs #: CLEC SCR022504-01 CLEC SCR031303-01 CLEC SCR102703-01 CLEC SCR061003-01 On June 25, 2004, Qwest will post planned updates to its Final Technical Specifications for the CRIS system release targeted for implementation on August 9, 2004. These will be posted to the System Document Review Archive and Responses at http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/cmp/reviewarchivesystem.html

Summary of Change: Qwest will implement software changes related to 4 separate CLEC initiated CRs, with a summary of each change listed below:

CMP SCR022504-01 - Qwest will implement software changes that will limit the pack sizes on 202401/02 records. The pack size limitation will be 199,999, including header and trailer. If a single pack reaches a limit of 199,998(including the header record), a trailer record, with all appropriate pack and record totals, will be written and the pack closed out. For subsequent detail records, a new pack header record will be created, detail records written and trailer records written. This process will continue, ensuring no pack exceeds the 199,999 record limit, until all detail records are processed. Positions 95 - 102 of the 202402 will never be larger than 0199999 even though the field supports a 9,999,999 limit.

-- EXCERPT FROM MAY 28, 2004 COMMUNICATOR: Announcement Date: May 28, 2004 Effective Date: August 9, 2004 Notification Number: SYST.05.28.04.F.01741.AugCRISRelDrftTchSpecs Notification Category: Systems Notification Target Audience: CLECs, Resellers Subject: CMP-Systems Document In Review, August CRIS Release-Draft Technical Specifications Associated CRs #: CLEC CR # SCR022504-01 CLEC CR # SCR031303-01 CLEC CR # SCR102703-01 CLEC CR # SCR061003-01 On May 28, 2004, Qwest will post planned updates to its Draft Technical Specifications for the CRIS system release for all Qwest regions targeted for implementation on August 9, 2004. These will be posted to the Qwest Wholesale Document Review site. Summary of Change: Qwest will implement software changes related to 4 separate CMP CRs, with a summary of each change listed below:

CMP SCR022504-01 - Qwest will implement software changes that will limit the pack sizes on 202401/02 records. The pack size limitation will be 199,999, including header and trailer. If a single pack reaches a limit of 199,998(including the header record), a trailer record, with all appropriate pack and record totals, will be written and the pack closed out. For subsequent detail records, a new pack header record will be created, detail records written and trailer records written. This process will continue, ensuring no pack exceeds the 199,999 record limit, until all detail records are processed. Positions 95-102 of the 202402 will never be larger than 0199999 even though the field supports a 9,999,999 limit.

- May 20, 2004 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Peggy Esquibel-Reed/Qwest stated that the targeted implementation date for this CR is 8/4/04. This action item will be closed.

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April 22, 2004 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Connie Winston/Qwest stated that the LOE for this CR is 2500 to 3500 hours and is pending scheduling. There were no questions or comments. This Action Item is closed.

-- March 26, 2004 Email Received from Carla Pardee-AT&T: I need to amend or change the description of this change request to read: "Currently Qwest transmits DUF files, specifically 20-24 packs, in excess of 999,999 records. AT&T and other CLECs cannot process 20-24 packs that exceed 999,999 records. The OBF guidelines specify that the maximum number of records in a 20-24 pack is 199,999. AT&T requests that Qwest not transmit any 20-24 packs that exceed 999,999 records". Thanks! Carla

-- March 18, 2004 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Carla Pardee/AT&T presented the CR Description. Carla stated that currently, AT&T cannot process DUF records in packs that exceed 1 million records. Carla stated that there is an OBF standard of 199,999 but AT&T would like a record limit of 999,999 records. Carla stated that she has received feedback from MCI stating that they support this as well. Connie Winston/Qwest asked if AT&T is asking Qwest to comply with OBF or move toward 999,999. Carla Pardee/AT&T stated that AT&T needs 999,999 but would be happy with 199,999. Connie Winston/Qwest stated that Qwest does what is best for the Community and recommendations are based on that fact. Connie stated that Qwest is currently going down the path of 199,999 but stated that if 999,999 is better, Qwest is okay with exploring both. Connie stated that she would like to hear CLEC input. Carla Pardee/AT&T stated that MCI supports the request of 999,999. Bonnie Johnson/Eschelon stated that she would check to see what Eschelon’s preference is and advise. Susie Bliss/Qwest stated that as a Community, Qwest listens to OBF but may or may not abide by the guidelines. Connie Winston/Qwest agreed that OBF is a guideline and Qwest can champion for what is best for the Community. There were no other questions or comments. This CR moves into Presented Status.

-- March 5, 2004 Clarification Meeting

Attendees: Carla Pardee-AT&T, Cindy Bray-AT&T, Bernadette Siegler-AT&T, Bob Flagler-Kansas City RPC, Liz Balvin-MCI, Peggy Esquibel Reed-Qwest, Kerri Waldner-Qwest, Fred Howard-Qwest, Brenda Kerr-Qwest, Sue Kriebel-Qwest, Wendy Thurnau-Qwest, Alan Zimmerman-Qwest, Kathy Pearce-Qwest, Danelle Haynes-Qwest, Don Kerschner-Qwest, Lydell Peterson-Qwest

Review CR Description and Expected Deliverable: Peggy Esquibel Reed-Qwest reviewed the information from the submitted CR: OBF Guidelines specifies that the maximum number of records in a 20-24 pack is 199,999. AT&T requests that Qwest comply with this guideline and not send any packs exceeding the limit. The expected deliverable is that AT&T expects Qwest to comply with OBF guideline no later than June 1, 2004.

Confirm Impacted Interface: Peggy Esquibel Reed-Qwest asked to confirm that this was a Billing request. Carla Pardee-AT&T responded yes.

Confirm Impacted Products: Peggy Esquibel Reed-Qwest asked if it was more appropriate to indicate the impacted products as All or NA. Carla Pardee-AT&T stated that All products would be correct.

Meeting Discussion: Peggy Esquibel Reed-Qwest asked Carla Pardee (AT&T) if she had additional information regarding this request. Carla Pardee-AT&T stated that this was negotiated in the AT&T/Qwest Interconnection Agreement so this should not be subject to a CR, as it is an OBF Standard. Bernadette Siegler-AT&T stated that the request is for a June 2004 timeframe and stated that they need an interim process prior to June. Carla Pardee-AT&T stated that AT&T has a huge interest in this request. Don Kerschner-Qwest asked to confirm if AT&T is referring to the size of individual files and not to the total size. Carla Pardee-AT&T responded yes. Sue Kriebel-Qwest stated that the Interconnection Agreement in effect in 3 states is a different limit of 999,999. Bernadette Siegler-AT&T stated that AT&T wants no more than that. Bernadette stated that when she talked with Qwest, she indicated the OBF limit is 199,999. Bernadette stated that 500,000 or 900,000 is okay. Bernadette then noted that less than 999,000 would be acceptable. Sue Kriebel-Qwest stated that the Interconnection Agreement would override the Change Management Process. Bernadette Siegler-AT&T asked if Qwest would go over 999,999. Sue Kriebel-Qwest stated that Qwest does not have a preference, she is just asking for clarification and she knows is based on timing of the Interconnection Agreement. Sue stated that she wanted to make sure she understood AT&Ts preferred direction. Bernadette Siegler-AT&T stated that AT&T can handle up to 999,999 and that is why that number is in their Interconnection Agreement. Bernadette stated that 200,000 should be okay. Bernadette stated that 199,999 is in the CR because that is due to the OBF Guideline. Bernadette stated that if Qwest wants to negotiate 999,999, that would be okay. Carla Pardee-AT&T asked if MCI had a preference. Liz Balvin-MCI asked why the Interconnection Agreement was not being applied. Sue Kriebel-Qwest stated that the Interconnection Agreement verbiage is currently for the states of Washington, Colorado, and Minnesota. Alan Zimmerman-Qwest stated that it is a new Interconnection Agreement. Brenda Siegler-AT&T stated that AT&Ts position is 999,999. Alan Zimmerman-Qwest stated that some companies may want the lower limit and stated that Qwest is glad to stick by the guidelines. Bernadette Siegler-AT&T stated that would be fine. Bernadette Siegler-AT&T asked in regard to the manual process request, how they would get a response for the manual effort. Alan Zimmerman-Qwest responded that the AT&T Service Manager was already working on the manual effort. Danelle Haynes-Qwest (Service Manager for AT&T) stated that she was running with it. Bob Flagler-Kansas City RPC stated that there is a current invoice that has been rejected because it contains over 1 million records. Bob asked if Qwest knows that it needs to be split and resent. Danelle Haynes-Qwest responded yes, and stated that Qwest is currently working on that.

Action Plan: Peggy Esquibel Reed-Qwest stated that this CR is due for presentation at the March Systems CMP Meeting and that the response would be provided in April.

CenturyLink Response

April 7, 2004

RE: SCR022504-01IG

Qwest has reviewed the information submitted as part of Change Request SCR022504-01IG. Based upon the scope of this CR as agreed to in the Clarification Meeting (held March 5, 2004) Qwest is able to provide an estimated Level of Effort (LOE) of 2500 to 3500 hours for this Wholesale Billing Interface 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. Upon obtaining consensus from CMP participants as to the appropriate direction for Qwest to take on this Change Request, Qwest will review release schedules and development timetables in an effort to evaluate options for potential scheduling of Change Request SCR022504-01IG.

Sincerely, Qwest