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Archived System CR SCR051203-02IG Detail

Expected Deliverable:

6/20/2003 is the industry date for the change.

Status History

Project Meetings

COMMUNICATOR ISSUED: Announcement Date: November 25, 2003 Effective Date: December 15, 2003 Document Number: SYST.11.25.03.F.01096.BillingSoftwareUpgrd Subject: Billing Software Upgrades Associated CR Number or Systems Release Number: IABS?CRIS December Point Release

The following updates will be implemented as part of the IABS/CRIS December Point Release on December 15, 2003:

Added detail as requested by CMP CR# SCR051203-02IG. This change is for the OBF Issue 2506 to modify the Grand Total Record Count to allow for a maximum of 99,999 records in 20-20-09/10 packs transmitted over CMDS. Additionally, Qwest will be able to pass 99,999 in 20-20/09/10 packs out for local distribution as well as take in 20-20-09/10 packs with 99,999 records from local feeds.

This is the final phase of the phased implementation of CMP CR# SCR051203-02IG in which the Central region will be implemented on December 15, 2003. (The Eastern and Western regions were implemented on September 18, 2003 as documented in the September 2, 2003 Systems Notification SYST.09.02.03.F.04377.CRISSeptPtRel.)

Questions may be directed to itcomm@qwest.com.

Sincerely, Qwest

-- November 20, 2003 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Lynn Notarianni/Qwest stated that this CR would also deploy on December 15, 2003.

October 16, 2003 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Connie Winston/Qwest stated that the Western and Eastern Regions deployed on September 18th and that the CR would move back to Development status for the December deployment of the Central Region.

-- September 18, 2003 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Lynn Notarianni/Qwest stated that this request will deploy this weekend and noted that the status would be changed to CLEC Test.

- September 2, 2003 Notification/Communicator Excerpt: "The following updates will be implemented as part of the CRIS September Point Release on September 18, 2003: Added detail as requested by CMP CR# SCR051203-02IG. This change is for the OBF Issue 2506 to modify the Grand Total Record Count to allow for a maximum of 99,999 records in 20-20-09/10 packs. A phased implementation for this change request will begin with the Eastern and Western regions being implemented on September 18, 2003, and the Central region is targeted for implementation on December 11, 2003."

-- August 21, 2003 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Lynn Notarianni/Qwest stated that the preference was more towards the three regions deploying in December. Lynn stated that Qwest went back to look at this again and noted that there is other functionality in the Eastern region that affects some of the same module for another CR. Lynn stated that if we deploy in December, Qwest would have to back out functionality and we would have about 3500 hours worth of wasted time and work. Lynn stated that the best thing to do is to deploy Eastern and Western in September and deploy Central in December. Lynn stated that there would be minimal impact to the CLECs who use CMDS and stated that Qwest is moving forward with the split implementation of September and December. There were no questions or comments.

-- August 12, 2003 Ad-Hoc Meeting Minutes Attendees: Kathy Stichter/Eschelon, Todd Cherminow/Eschelon, Bonnie Johnson/Eschelon, Kathy Pearce/Qwest, Peggy Esquibel Reed/Qwest Peggy Esquibel Reed/Qwest introduced the call participants and stated that the purpose of the call was for Qwest to discuss CMDS with the CLEC Community. Peggy stated that this was requested during the July CMP Meeting. Kathy Pearce/Qwest stated that CMDS is the Centralized Message Data System and that CMDS is a mechanical transmission of records among CMDS. Kathy stated that it is sending recorded call information from the Originator Company to the billing company. Kathy noted that there are currently 24 direct participants that utilize CMDS and that 22 of those are pre-divestiture companies, the former BOCs, including Qwest. Kathy stated that any company could become a CMDS company by contacting Telcordia. Kathy stated that CLECs and IXCs can have involvement, but will need to be a hosting agent with an RAO (Revenue Accounting Office) code. Kathy stated that there is a document located at http://www.trainfo.com. which contains RAO code guidelines. Kathy stated that the URL also contains contact information and other information. Kathy Pearce/Qwest stated that in CMDS, some off-line editing is done and that resends can be done if there is a problem with the files. Kathy stated that CMDS is by packs and have header, detail, and trailer records. Kathy stated that this CR, SCR051203-02IG, is for 20-02-09 and 20-20-10. Kathy stated that currently are limited to 9,999 records and this CR is requesting a limit of 99,999 records. Kathy Stichter/Eschelon asked to confirm that this is between direct participants and not a way for Qwest to distribute records to the CLECs. Kathy Pearce/Qwest stated that is mainly for access records, category 11 records. Kathy stated that category 11 records could have local arrangements. Kathy Stichter/Eschelon asked if the number of records within the packs are limited. Kathy Pearce/Qwest stated that current limits are 9,999 for call detail records. Kathy Stichter/Eschelon stated that this is not an impact to Eschelon. Kathy Pearce/Qwest stated that CMDS does have reporting, but is between direct participants; the former BOCs. Kathy Stichter/Eschelon stated that is fine for Eschelon. There were no other questions. Peggy Esquibel Reed/Qwest stated that there were 2 deployment options for this CR and that option 2 was decided upon, by the CLECs, so all 3 regions will by implemented in the targeted timeframe of December 2003. There were no additional comments or questions. The call was adjourned.

- July 25, 2003 Email sent to CLECs: Hi All, The above noted CMP CR, SCR051203-02IG Allow A Maximum of 99,999 Records in 20-20-09/10 Packs Transmitted Over CMDS, has 2 options for deployment of this request. This was mentioned during the July Systems CMP Meeting. During that meeting Qwest agreed to email those options to you, the CLEC Community. I am attaching a copy of this CR, which contains the deployment date options. Also in the CR is an Action Item for your preference as to which option Qwest is to move forward with. This decision will be needed no later than the August Systems CMP Meeting. Please contact me at Peggy.Esquibel-Reed@qwest.com if you have questions. Thank you, Peggy Esquibel-Reed Qwest CRPM -- Systems

-- July 17, 2003 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Lynn Notarianni/Qwest stated that there are options as to the scheduling of this request. Lynn reviewed the CR Description. Lynn noted that CLECs might have an issue with volume and the technical impact it could have to the CLECs system to receive almost 100,000 records per pack. Lynn stated that there are options available for deployment in order to provide the CLECs the necessary time they would need to modify their systems to handle the record size. Lynn stated that the options are that Qwest could implement the Eastern and Western Regions in September 2003, with the Central Region implementing in December 2003; or, implement Eastern, Western, and Central in December 2003. Lynn asked if the CLECs wanted time to decide if there is a preference for one implementation date or two. Donna Osborne-Miller /AT&T stated that AT&T would like to take this back and would let Qwest know. Kathy Stichter/Eschelon asked for a description of CMDS. Jim Maher/Qwest stated that it is a clearinghouse for toll messages. Donna Osborne-Miller/AT&T asked for an ad-hoc call for a CMDS discussion. Liz Balvin/MCI also stated that she would like an ad-hoc call for CMDS. Kathy Stichter/Eschelon stated that she also would like an ad-hoc call. Lynn Notarianni/Qwest stated that Qwest would schedule an ad-hoc call to discuss CMDS and stated that the options would be sent in an email. There were no additional questions or comments. This Action Item remains open for a decision, from the CLECs, on the implementation date option.

June 19, 2003 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Connie Winston/Qwest stated that this is an edit that will prevent ordering of the noted packages with inward activity. Bonnie Johnson/Eschelon asked that when Qwest is implementing edits, to look at all manual processes that it might impact. There were no questions or additional comments.

-- Clarification Meeting - May 14, 2003 Reviewed CR Description: The resolution of OBF Issue 2506 modifies the Grand Total Record Count Field Description in the EMI documentation for the 11XX record series to allow for a maximum of 99,999 records in 20-20-09/10 packs transmitted over CMDS. For Qwest's own and for the full status RAO companies Qwest hosts for, Qwest needs to be able to accept in from CMDS 20-20-09/10 packs that have 99,999 records and create and send via CMDS 20-20-09/10 packs with 99,999 records. Additionally, Qwest needs to be able to pass 99,999 in 20-20/09/10 packs out for local distribution as well as take in 20-20-09/10 packs with 99,999 records from local feeds. Expected Deliverable: 6/20/2003 is the industry date for the change. Impacyed Interface: Billing Impacted Products: 8XX, DA, INP, LNP, Switched Services, LIS, Interconnect, Wireless There were no questions or additional comments. Action Plan: Cr to be presented at the June 19th Systems CMP Meeting by Jami Larson.

CenturyLink Response

RE: SCR051203-02IG Allow a maximum of 99,999 records in 20-20-09/10 packs transmitted over CMDS

Qwest has reviewed the information submitted as part of Change Request SCR051203-02IG. Based upon the scope of this CR as agreed to in the Clarification Meeting (held May 14, 2003) Qwest is able to provide an estimated Level of Effort (LOE) of 2230 to 2300 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 SCR051203-02IG.

Sincerely, Qwest