CLEC Implementation Process

Reseller Based and UNE-P CLEC Implementation Process

File with PSC for CLEC status
Select and rank target cities and LATA(s)
Identify and define local rate structure, determine total of NXX codes per LATA
Identify possible site locations for ( Customer ) central offices
Identify space needs for (1) switch, (2) transport facilities, (3) power & battery plant, (4) emergency generator plant
File for ILEC Interconnect Agreement
Review franchise/right of way requirements for each CO location
Identify ILEC tandem locations within the designated LATA(s)
Identify all independent tandem locations within the designated LATA(s)
Identify all other Tandem functions and locations where OS, DA, interLATA toll
and interexchange access is provided

Complete agreements with E911 PSAPs
Issue ASR(s) and establish due dates for SS-7 "A" links. NOTE: SS-7 "A" links must be functional before trunk testing can begin
Determine the database access through the SS-7 provider. This will include LIDB, 800 and LNP
Decide on the method of updating the LNP database
Obtain an SS-7 certification with the SS-7 provider
Issue ASR(s) for OC-X, DS3 and DS1 and establish due dates for facilities between the ILEC and CLEC central offices
ILEC and CLEC interconnect facilities and begin acceptance testing
Joint testing between CLEC and ILEC of facilities and routing
Joint testing between ILEC and CLEC of facilities and routing
Perform LNP testing with the LNP database provider, SS-7 provider and the ILEC
Establish a joint task force with the ILEC to develop OSS interfaces for order entry, provisioning, maintenance and trouble reports
Decide on how to handle Operator calls
Decide on how to handle billing issues
Establish a joint task force with the ILEC to develop billing interfaces for exchange of billing data.
The same arrangement must be established with Long Distance service carriers (IXC)
Create test billing tape for CLEC central office
Perform billing verification with ILEC and IXC
Decide on how to handle Yellow Page and Directory listings, information and distribution. Work with ILEC Account Manager
Establish target date for switch activation and turn up to network

Identify any interconnection or collocation sites and develop preliminary network architecture.
Identify primary interconnection point for interconnection to ILEC and the public network
Develop a preliminary estimate of total lines, prefixes, numbers, CCS/MS and traffic distribution and growth rate. Estimate the switch size based on these assumptions
Identify any Virtual Number Groups required in the serving LATA and central office interconnection for these number groups
Preliminary estimate of facility types and trunk group identification for each (CLEC) central office.
Develop an initial demand and facilities chart based on assumptions made above. This chart will be used until it can be updated with actual traffic measurements
Identify and initiate a meeting with ILEC Account Manager(s)
Formally advise the ILEC, in writing, on the collocation method(s) and central office locations and request a response on availability and cost. Provide ILEC a tentative collocation equipment layout and floor plan for each location. Meet with ILEC engineers to resolve any problems and to answer questions on wiring, interfacing and other details

Obtain franchise agreements with each serving city
ILEC begins interconnection construction
Request NXX codes from the network number administrator ( LOCKHEED ).
66 days are required to update the LERG ( Local Exchange Rate Group )
Obtain CLLI codes for the CLEC central office(s)
Obtain OCN code
Select an SS-7 provider for transporting calls
Identify preliminary E911 and PSAP requirements
Identify any special taxing arrangements for local franchise or E911 service tax
Finalize the network facilities and trunking architecture
CLEC begins construction at collocation sites
Issue ASR(s) to ILEC for trunks and establish due dates for completion.