Sprint Nextel Unbundled Dark Fiber User Manual

10/02 Version 1

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 Copyright 2002 Sprint Communications Company

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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

not accessible?

UDF is provided only where facilities are

both available and accessible. Any other
requested arrangements must be submitted

via a BFR.

4

What are other considerations for

UDF?

UDF terminates at a Sprint FPP. Additional

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

information is needed?

The local account manager should be

contacted for additional information.