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Archived System CR SCR071003-01 Detail

- Format changes will come from two possible sources

1) additional fields being added to the file

2) a change in field location due to standardization of files across regions

- File Type changes will be due to the offering of XML or CSV

- There will be NO change in the Media Delivery method

Status History

Project Meetings

9/18/03 CMP Systems Meeting Lynn Notarianni/Qwest stated that we did have a meeting with the CLECs to discuss the ASCII invoice delivered in XML or CSV file formats and there are no outstanding questions. Lynn said that the targeted implementation date is May 2004. This action item can be closed.

8/21/03 CMP Systems Meeting

Lynn Notarianni/Qwest stated that Qwest walked this CR on last month and that it is new app-to-app interface. She noted that the LOE is 10,000 to 20,000 hours and that the 270-day initial notification was sent out. Lynn also noted that this CR might be a better solution for Eschelon’s SCR121102-01 Capability to request suppression of the paper summary bill. She noted the walk through the new functionality is scheduled on September 4, 2003 and hoped that all CLECs would participate. The target date for this request is May of 2004.

Kit Thomte/Qwest stated that this request is in development.

7/17/03 CMP systems meeting

Lynn Notarianni/Qwest stated that Qwest is looking at putting in place an ASCII formatted file in XML and CSV formatted file. She noted this would be a separate file with data available in an XML or CSV file type. This will give us the opportunity to provide ASCII format changes and will be a good enhancement for the current ASCII file availability. Lynn also said that she believes this could be a good substitution for CLECs who are using paper records, but do not necessarily want to go EDI or BOS. Kathy Stichter/Eschelon asked if Qwest has some idea of what will be provided on the XML or CSV file before implementation. Lynn Notarianni/Qwest said that the XML portion will have specifications and is more complicated than CSV. Lynn also stated that this request would follow the guidelines for the introduction of a new interface. Sue Stott/Qwest said that an XML format is where the industry is going and is a much more flexible data transport format for data exchange between systems. John Berard/Covad added that more programs could read XML. Kathy Stichter/Eschelon would like Qwest to send the same type file as they do now. Lynn Notarianni/Qwest said that we would take that as an action item. Kit Thomte/Qwest asked if there were any other questions or comments.

CenturyLink Response

Qwest has reviewed the information submitted as part of Change Request SCR071003-01. Based upon the scope of this CR as agreed to in the Clarification Meeting (heldJ une 26, 2003) Qwest is able to provide an estimated Level of Effort (LOE) of 10000 to 20000 hours for this Change Request.

At the August 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.

Sincerely, Qwest