Unbundled Dark Fiber

Frequently Asked Questions

Number

Question

Answer

1

Does Sprint UDF require collocation?

Yes. UDF requires collocation at each

 

 

Sprint CO or OSP facility where UDF is

 

 

terminated.

2

Where is UDF available?

UDF route availability is determined

 

 

through the Dark Fiber Application process

 

 

based on route end points and strand

 

 

quantities requested.

3

Can UDF be provided where fiber is

UDF is provided only where facilities are

 

not accessible?

both available and accessible. Any other

 

 

requested arrangements must be submitted

 

 

via a BFR.

4

What are other considerations for

UDF terminates at a Sprint FPP. Additional

 

UDF?

fiber cable and necessary splicing for

 

 

connecting to the CLEC facilities will be

 

 

provided as requested under ICB at the

 

 

remote site. For that reason, an ICB request

 

 

must be made for connectivity beyond the

 

 

physical UDF termination. UDF service is

 

 

priced using distance-sensitive rate

 

 

elements. These distances are determined

 

 

using actual footage. For this reason, the

 

 

actual physical length of the route, not

 

 

airline mileage, determines UDF prices.

5

What testing is performed?

Sprint will provide end-to-end testing for

 

 

UDF routes during the firm order

 

 

provisioning process. Sprint does not make

 

 

any representation as to the transmission

 

 

capability of these facilities.

5

Who should be contacted if additional

The local account manager should be

 

information is needed?

contacted for additional information.

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