UNE-P for Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS)
Usage Rate Element Application (Continued)
ØOSDA – OSDA calls that originate from the UNE-P end user when recorded by a Sprint switch. The OSDA call record is used by Sprint to invoice the UNE-P CLEC at a per- message state tariff rate. These OSDA records are also provided to the CLEC as requested in the CLEC Implementation Checklist at the rates listed in the price sheet within the agreement.
Usage charges for UNE-P services are accumulated for each traffic type and summarized on the invoice by Local, Intralata & Access rate categories. Table 7 below reflects the rate elements that are applicable for UNE-P usage. These usage rate elements are applied on a per-minute of use basis.
| Table 7 – Usage Rate Elements |
| | |
Usage Rate Element | | Description |
Tandem Switching | | This charge applies to UNE-P traffic that is switched |
| | by a Sprint tandem. |
Common Transport | | This charge applies to UNE-P traffic for the use of |
| | facilities between the Sprint tandem and Sprint end |
| | offices or between the Sprint host end offices and |
| | remote offices. |
End Office Switching | | This charge applies to UNE-P traffic that is switched |
| | by a Sprint end office. |
Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: Does Sprint make all optional switch-based features available for UNE-P POTS?
A:Sprint makes available optional switch-based features as specified in local Sprint tariffs as well as switch-based features inherent to the switch that are not currently offered. A BFR must be submitted for those optional switch-based features that are not currently offered.
2Q: What are the applicable local usage-based invoicing elements for UNE-P POTS?
A:The applicable usage based invoicing elements are Local Switching Originating MOU, Shared Transport Originating MOU and Tandem Switching Originating MOU.
3Q: Where can the CLEC find rates for UNE-P POTS?
A:Nonrecurring and monthly recurring charges for UNE-P POTS service are included on the price sheet found in the CLEC’s Master Interconnection and Resale Agreement.
4Q: How does a CLEC submit local service requests?
A:UNE-P POTS orders may be placed through IRES, the Sprint online order entry system or manually submit a paper LSR via fax to the service center.
5Q: Does UNE-P POTS services involve collocation?
A:No. UNE-P POTS provides the CLEC with end-to-end service over the Sprint network.
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