Common use of Acceptance Testing Procedure Clause in Contracts

Acceptance Testing Procedure. 9.3.1 Upon delivery of a loop to/for CLEC, AT&T ILLINOIS’ field technician will call the LOC and the LOC tester will call a toll free number provided by CLEC so CLEC can initiate performance of a series of Acceptance Tests. 9.3.1.1 For IDSL or 2-wire digital loops that are not provisioned through repeaters or digital loop carriers, the AT&T ILLINOIS field technician will provide a solid short across the tip and ring of the circuit and then open the loop circuit. 9.3.1.2 For IDSL or 2-wire digital loops that are provisioned through repeaters or Digital Loop Carrier, the AT&T ILLINOIS field technician will not perform a short or open circuit due to technical limitations. 9.3.2 If the loop passes the “Proof of Continuity” parameters, as defined by this Appendix for DSL loops, CLEC will provide AT&T ILLINOIS with a confirmation number and AT&T ILLINOIS will complete the order. CLEC will be billed and shall pay for the Acceptance Test at the applicable rates as referenced in section 9.4.2 below. 9.3.2.1 AT&T ILLINOIS will be relieved of the obligation to perform Acceptance Testing on a particular loop and will assume acceptance of the loop by CLEC when CLEC cannot provide a “live” representative (through no answer or placement on hold) for over ten (10) minutes. AT&T ILLINOIS may then close the order utilizing existing procedures, document the time and reason, and may ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ and CLEC shall pay the minimum charges as if the Acceptance Test had been completed and the loop accepted, referenced in section 9.4.2 below. 9.3.3 If the Acceptance Test fails loop Continuity test parameters, as defined by this Appendix for DSL loops, the LOC technician will take any or all reasonable steps to immediately resolve the problem with CLEC on the line including, but not limited to, calling the central office to perform work or troubleshooting for physical faults. If the problem cannot be resolved in an expedient manner, the technician will release the CLEC representative, and perform the work necessary to correct the situation. Once the loop is correctly provisioned, AT&T ILLINOIS will re- contact the CLEC representative to repeat the Acceptance Test. When the aforementioned test parameters are met, CLEC will provide AT&T ILLINOIS with a confirmation number and AT&T ILLINOIS will complete the order. If CLEC xDSL service does not function as desired, yet test parameters are met, AT&T 9.3.4 Until such time as CLEC and AT&T ILLINOIS agree, or industry standards establish, that their test equipment can accurately and consistently send signals through repeaters or Digital Loop Carriers, CLEC agrees to accept IDSL or 2- wire digital loops, designed with such reach extenders, without testing the complete circuit. Consequently, AT&T ILLINOIS agrees that should CLEC open a trouble ticket and an AT&T ILLINOIS network fault be found by standard testing procedures on such a loop within ten (10) business days (in which it is determined by standard testing to be an AT&T ILLINOIS fault), AT&T ILLINOIS, upon CLEC request, will adjust ▇▇▇▇’▇ ▇▇▇▇ to refund the recurring charge of such a loop until the fault has been resolved and the trouble ticket is closed.

Acceptance Testing Procedure. 9.3.1 7.2.1 Upon delivery of a loop to/for or subloop to CLEC, AT&T ILLINOIS’ AT&T’s field technician will call the LOC Local Operations Center (WCMC) and the LOC tester WCMC technician will call a toll free number provided by CLEC so CLEC can to initiate performance of a series of Acceptance Tests. 9.3.1.1 For 7.2.1.1 Except for IDSL loops or 2-wire digital loops subloops that are not provisioned through repeaters or digital loop carriers, the AT&T ILLINOIS field technician will provide a solid short across the tip and ring of the circuit and then open the loop circuit. 9.3.1.2 7.2.1.2 For IDSL loops or 2-wire digital loops subloops that are provisioned through repeaters or Digital Loop Carrierdigital loop carriers, the AT&T ILLINOIS field technician will not perform a short or open circuit due to technical limitationscircuit. 9.3.2 7.2.2 If the loop passes the “Proof of Continuity” parameters, as defined by this Appendix Attachment for DSL xDSL loops, CLEC will provide AT&T ILLINOIS with a confirmation number and AT&T ILLINOIS will complete the order. CLEC will be billed and shall pay for the Acceptance Test at the applicable rates as referenced in section 9.4.2 belowspecified below under Acceptance Testing Billing. 9.3.2.1 AT&T ILLINOIS will be relieved of the obligation to perform Acceptance Testing on a particular loop and will assume acceptance of the loop by CLEC when CLEC cannot provide a “live” representative (through no answer or placement on hold) for over ten (10) minutes. AT&T ILLINOIS may then close the order utilizing existing procedures, document the time and reason, and may ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ and CLEC shall pay the minimum charges as if the Acceptance Test had been completed and the loop accepted, referenced in section 9.4.2 below. 9.3.3 7.2.3 If the Acceptance Test fails loop Continuity continuity test parameters, as defined by this Appendix Attachment for DSL xDSL loops, the LOC AT&T or field technician will take any or all reasonable steps to immediately resolve the problem with the CLEC on the line including, but not limited to, calling the central office to perform work or troubleshooting for physical faults. If the problem cannot be resolved in an expedient manner, the AT&T technician will release the CLEC representativetechnician, and perform the work necessary to correct the situation. Once the loop is correctly provisioned, AT&T ILLINOIS will re- contact the CLEC representative to repeat the Acceptance Test. When the aforementioned test parameters are met, CLEC will provide AT&T ILLINOIS with a confirmation number and AT&T ILLINOIS will complete the order. If CLEC xDSL service does not function as desired, yet test AT&T determines loop continuity parameters are met, AT&TAT&T may close the order. AT&T will not complete an order that fails Acceptance Testing. 9.3.4 7.2.4 Until such time as CLEC and AT&T ILLINOIS agree, or industry standards establish, that their test equipment can accurately and consistently send signals through repeaters or Digital Loop Carriersdigital loop carriers, CLEC agrees to will accept IDSL loops or 2- wire digital loops, designed with such reach extenders, subloops without testing the complete circuit. Consequently, AT&T ILLINOIS agrees that should CLEC open a trouble ticket and an AT&T ILLINOIS network fault be found by standard testing procedures on such a loop or subloop within ten (10) business days (in which it that is determined by standard testing to be an AT&T ILLINOIS faultthe fault of AT&T), AT&T ILLINOIS, upon CLEC request, will adjust ▇▇▇▇’▇ ▇▇▇▇ to and refund the recurring charge of such a loop until AT&T has resolved the fault has problem and closed the trouble ticket. 7.2.5 AT&T will be relieved of the obligation to perform Acceptance Testing on a particular loop or subloop and will, assume acceptance of the loop or subloop by CLEC when CLEC places the WCMC or field technician on hold for over ten (10) minutes. In that case, AT&T may close the order utilizing existing procedures. Except as otherwise provided in this Attachment, if no trouble ticket is opened on that loop or subloop within 24 hours, AT&T may bill and CLEC shall pay as if the Acceptance Test had been resolved completed and the loop or subloop accepted. If, however, a trouble ticket is opened on the loop or subloop within 24 hours and the trouble resulted from AT&T error, CLEC will be credited for the cost of the acceptance test. Additionally, CLEC may subsequently request and AT&T will perform testing of such a loop or subloop under the terms and conditions of a repair request. If such loop or subloop is found by AT&T to not meet loop continuity test parameters as defined herein, AT&T will not charge for any acceptance testing performed on the repair call. 7.2.6 If a trouble ticket is closedopened within 24 hours of a loop or subloop order completion, and the trouble is determined to be AT&T’s error, AT&T will credit CLEC for any charge(s) previously assessed to CLEC for the test. 7.2.7 Both Parties will work together to implement Acceptance Testing procedures that are efficient and effective. If the Parties mutually agree to additional testing, procedures and/or standards not covered by this Agreement or any commission-ordered tariff, the Parties will negotiate terms and conditions to implement such additional testing, procedures and/or standards. Additional charges may apply if any agreed-to changes require AT&T to expend additional time and expense.

Acceptance Testing Procedure. 9.3.1 Upon delivery of a loop to/for CLEC, AT&T ILLINOIS’ ’s field technician will call the LOC and the LOC tester will call a toll free number provided by CLEC so CLEC can initiate performance of a series of Acceptance Tests. 9.3.1.1 For IDSL or 2-wire digital loops that are not provisioned through repeaters or digital loop carriers, the AT&T ILLINOIS field technician will provide a solid short across the tip and ring of the circuit and then open the loop circuit. 9.3.1.2 For IDSL or 2-wire digital loops that are provisioned through repeaters or Digital Loop Carrier, the AT&T ILLINOIS field technician will not perform a short or open circuit due to technical limitations. 9.3.2 If the loop passes the “Proof of Continuity” parameters, as defined by this Appendix for DSL loops, CLEC will provide AT&T ILLINOIS with a confirmation number and AT&T ILLINOIS will complete the order. CLEC will be billed and shall pay for the Acceptance Test at the applicable rates as referenced in section 9.4.2 below. 9.3.2.1 AT&T ILLINOIS will be relieved of the obligation to perform Acceptance Testing on a particular loop and will assume acceptance of the loop by CLEC when CLEC cannot provide a “live” representative (through no answer or placement on hold) for over ten (10) minutes. AT&T ILLINOIS may then close the order utilizing existing procedures, document the time and reason, and may ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ and CLEC shall pay the minimum charges as if the Acceptance Test had been completed and the loop accepted, referenced in section 9.4.2 below. 9.3.3 If the Acceptance Test fails loop Continuity test parameters, as defined by this Appendix for DSL loops, the LOC technician will take any or all reasonable steps to immediately resolve the problem with CLEC on the line including, but not limited to, calling the central office to perform work or troubleshooting for physical faults. If the problem cannot be resolved in an expedient manner, the technician will release the CLEC representative, and perform the work necessary to correct the situation. Once the loop is correctly provisioned, AT&T ILLINOIS will re- contact the CLEC representative to repeat the Acceptance Test. When the aforementioned test parameters are met, CLEC will provide AT&T ILLINOIS with a confirmation number and AT&T ILLINOIS will complete the order. If CLEC xDSL service does not function as desired, yet test parameters are met, AT&TAT&T ILLINOIS will still close the order. AT&T ILLINOIS will not complete an order that fails Acceptance Testing. 9.3.4 Until such time as CLEC and AT&T ILLINOIS agree, or industry standards establish, that their test equipment can accurately and consistently send signals through repeaters or Digital Loop Carriers, CLEC agrees to accept IDSL or 2- wire digital loops, designed with such reach extenders, without testing the complete circuit. Consequently, AT&T ILLINOIS agrees that should CLEC open a trouble ticket and an AT&T ILLINOIS network fault be found by standard testing procedures on such a loop within ten (10) business days (in which it is determined by standard testing to be an AT&T ILLINOIS fault), AT&T ILLINOIS, upon CLEC request, will adjust ▇▇▇▇’▇ ▇▇▇▇ to refund the recurring charge of such a loop until the fault has been resolved and the trouble ticket is closed.

Acceptance Testing Procedure. 9.3.1 8.3.1 Upon delivery of a loop to/for the CLEC, AT&T ILLINOIS’ SBC-12STATE’s field technician will call the LOC (Local Operation Center) and the LOC tester will call a toll free number provided by the CLEC so CLEC can to initiate performance of a series of Acceptance TestsTests.(e.g., verifying basic metallic loop parameters, including proof of continuity and pair balance.) 9.3.1.1 8.3.1.1 For IDSL or 2-wire digital loops that are not provisioned through repeaters or digital loop carriers, the AT&T ILLINOIS SBC-12STATE field technician will provide a solid short across the tip and ring of the circuit and then open the loop circuit. 9.3.1.2 8.3.1.2 For IDSL or 2-wire digital loops that are provisioned through repeaters or Digital Loop Carrier, the AT&T ILLINOIS SBC-12STATE field technician will not perform a short or open circuit due to technical limitations. SBC Field Technician may perform a generic meter test, which measures ohms, capacitance and voltage on all 2-wire digital loop that are provisioned through repeaters or Digital Loop Carriers. 9.3.2 8.3.2 If the loop passes the “Proof of Continuity” parameters, as defined by this Appendix for DSL loops, the CLEC will provide AT&T ILLINOIS SBC-12STATE with a confirmation number and AT&T ILLINOIS SBC-12STATE will complete the order. The CLEC will be billed and shall pay for the Acceptance Test as specified below under Acceptance Testing Billing at the applicable rates as referenced set forth in section 9.4.2 belowAppendix Pricing. 9.3.2.1 AT&T ILLINOIS will be relieved of the obligation to perform Acceptance Testing on a particular loop and will assume acceptance of the loop by CLEC when CLEC cannot provide a “live” representative (through no answer or placement on hold) for over ten (10) minutes. AT&T ILLINOIS may then close the order utilizing existing procedures, document the time and reason, and may ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ and CLEC shall pay the minimum charges as if the Acceptance Test had been completed and the loop accepted, referenced in section 9.4.2 below. 9.3.3 8.3.3 If the Acceptance Test fails loop Continuity test Test parameters, as defined by this Appendix for DSL loops, the LOC technician will take any or all reasonable steps to immediately resolve the problem with the CLEC on the line including, but not limited to, calling the central office to perform work or troubleshooting for physical faults. If the problem cannot be resolved in an expedient manner, the technician will release the CLEC representative, and perform the work necessary to correct the situation. Once the loop is correctly provisioned, AT&T ILLINOIS SBC-12STATE will re- re-contact the CLEC representative to repeat the Acceptance Test. When the aforementioned test parameters are met, the CLEC will provide AT&T ILLINOIS SBC-12STATE with a confirmation number and AT&T ILLINOIS SBC-12STATE will complete the order. If CLEC xDSL service does not function as desired, yet test parameters are met, AT&TSBC- 12STATE will still close the order. SBC-12STATE will not complete an order that fails Acceptance Testing. 9.3.4 8.3.4 Until such time as the CLEC and AT&T ILLINOIS SBC-12STATE agree, or industry standards establish, that their test equipment can accurately and consistently send signals through repeaters or Digital Loop Carriers, the CLEC agrees to accept IDSL or 2- 2-wire digital loops, designed with such reach extenders, without testing the complete circuit. SBC-12STATE Technician may have performed a generic meter test, which measures ohms, capacitance and voltage, where available. Consequently, AT&T ILLINOIS SBC-12STATE agrees that should the CLEC open a trouble ticket and an AT&T ILLINOIS SBC-12STATE network fault be found by standard testing procedures on such a loop within ten (10) business days (in which it is determined by standard testing to be an AT&T ILLINOIS SBC-12STATE fault), AT&T ILLINOISSBC-12STATE, upon CLEC request, will adjust the ▇▇▇▇’▇ ▇▇▇▇ to refund the recurring charge of such a loop until the fault has been resolved and the trouble ticket is closed.

Acceptance Testing Procedure. 9.3.1 7.2.1 Upon delivery of a loop to/for to CLEC, AT&T ILLINOIS’ AT&T’s field technician will call the LOC Wholesale Customer Maintenance Center (WCMC) and the LOC tester WCMC technician will call a toll free number provided by CLEC so CLEC can to initiate performance of a series of Acceptance Tests. 9.3.1.1 For 7.2.1.1 Except for IDSL or 2-wire digital loops that are not provisioned through repeaters or digital loop carriers, the AT&T ILLINOIS field technician will provide a solid short across the tip and ring of the circuit and then open the loop circuit. 9.3.1.2 7.2.1.2 For IDSL or 2-wire digital loops that are provisioned through repeaters or Digital Loop Carrierdigital loop carriers, the AT&T ILLINOIS field technician will not perform a short or open circuit due to technical limitationscircuit. 9.3.2 7.2.2 If the loop passes the “Proof of Continuity” parameters, as defined by this Appendix Attachment for DSL xDSL loops, CLEC will provide AT&T ILLINOIS with a confirmation number and AT&T ILLINOIS will complete the order. CLEC will be billed and shall pay for the Acceptance Test at the applicable rates as referenced in section 9.4.2 belowspecified below under Acceptance Testing Billing. 9.3.2.1 AT&T ILLINOIS will be relieved of the obligation to perform Acceptance Testing on a particular loop and will assume acceptance of the loop by CLEC when CLEC cannot provide a “live” representative (through no answer or placement on hold) for over ten (10) minutes. AT&T ILLINOIS may then close the order utilizing existing procedures, document the time and reason, and may ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ and CLEC shall pay the minimum charges as if the Acceptance Test had been completed and the loop accepted, referenced in section 9.4.2 below. 9.3.3 7.2.3 If the Acceptance Test fails loop Continuity continuity test parameters, as defined by this Appendix Attachment for DSL xDSL loops, the LOC WCMC or field technician will take any or all reasonable steps to immediately resolve the problem with CLEC on the line including, but not limited to, calling the central office to perform work or troubleshooting for physical faults. If the problem cannot be resolved in an expedient manner, the AT&T technician will release the CLEC representativetechnician, and perform the work necessary to correct the situation. Once the loop is correctly provisioned, AT&T ILLINOIS will re- contact the CLEC representative to repeat the Acceptance Test. When the aforementioned test parameters are met, CLEC will provide AT&T ILLINOIS with a confirmation number and AT&T ILLINOIS will complete the order. If CLEC xDSL service does not function as desiredsend its confirmation number to AT&T, yet test parameters are met, AT&TAT&T may close the order. AT&T will not complete an order that fails Acceptance Testing. 9.3.4 7.2.4 Until such time as CLEC and AT&T ILLINOIS agree, or industry standards establish, that their test equipment can accurately and consistently send signals through repeaters or Digital Loop Carriersdigital loop carriers, CLEC agrees to will accept IDSL or 2- wire digital loops, designed with such reach extenders, loops without testing the complete circuit. Consequently, AT&T ILLINOIS agrees that should CLEC open a trouble ticket and an AT&T ILLINOIS network fault be found by standard testing procedures on such a loop within ten (10) business days (in which it that is determined by standard testing to be an AT&T ILLINOIS faultthe fault of AT&T), AT&T ILLINOIS, upon CLEC request, will adjust ▇▇▇▇’▇ ▇▇▇▇ to and refund the recurring charge of such a loop until AT&T has resolved the fault has problem and closed the trouble ticket. 7.2.5 AT&T will be relieved of the obligation to perform Acceptance Testing on a particular loop and will, assume acceptance of the loop by CLEC when CLEC places the AT&T WCMC or field technician on hold for over ten (10) minutes. In that case, AT&T may close the order utilizing existing procedures. Except as otherwise provided in this Attachment, if no trouble ticket is opened on that loop within 24 hours, AT&T may ▇▇▇▇ and CLEC shall pay as if the Acceptance Test had been resolved completed and the loop accepted. If, however, a trouble ticket is opened on the loop within 24 hours and the trouble resulted from AT&T error, CLEC will be credited for the cost of the acceptance test. Additionally, CLEC may subsequently request and AT&T will perform testing of such a loop under the terms and conditions of a repair request. If such loop is found by AT&T to not meet loop continuity test parameters as defined herein, AT&T will not charge for any acceptance testing performed on the repair call. 7.2.6 If a trouble ticket is closedopened within 24 hours of a loop order completion, and the trouble is determined to be AT&T’s error, AT&T will credit CLEC for any charge(s) previously assessed to CLEC for the test. 7.2.7 Both Parties will work together to implement Acceptance Testing procedures that are efficient and effective. If the Parties mutually agree to additional testing, procedures and/or standards not covered by this Agreement or any commission-ordered tariff, the Parties will negotiate terms and conditions to implement such additional testing, procedures and/or standards. Additional charges may apply if any agreed-to changes require AT&T to expend additional time and expense.