ACCESS TO OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. SYSTEMS (OSS)
ACCESS TO OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. SYSTEMS (OSS) USWC is developing a proposal for access to its Operational Support Systems (OSS) to meet the requirements of the FCC’s 1st and 2nd Orders and to provide DSLnet with electronic interfaces for pre-ordering, ordering, demand repairs and billing functions for Plain Old Telephone Services (POTS). These interfaces will also have the necessary mediation to protect the integrity of the network as well as allay any privacy concerns for end user information. The components described in this section are conceptual in nature and will be subject to change as the implementation process proceeds. There will be charges associated with the introduction of the interface and ongoing access to OSS operations which will include an initial access fee and an ongoing charge as described more fully below.
ACCESS TO OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. SYSTEMS (OSS) This section sets forth the interface requirements for pre-ordering, ordering and provisioning, maintenance and repair, and billing, where NewPath provides service to its customers through resale of Local Services or through the use of Unbundled Network Elements. For all Local Services, Network Elements ordered under this Agreement, USWC will provide NewPath pre-ordering, ordering and provisioning, maintenance and repair, and billing services within the same level of quality of service available to USWC. Systems capabilities will be implemented according to a mutually agreed upon and documented schedule. Use of Standards. As described below, NewPath and USWC agree to implement each interface described below based upon existing and evolving industry standards or as mutually agreed upon. The Parties shall transition the electronic interfaces to industry standards within a time-frame mutually agreed to. USWC is developing a proposal for access to its Operational Support Systems (OSS) to meet the requirements of the FCC’s 1st and 2nd Orders and to provide NewPath with electronic interfaces for pre- ordering, ordering, demand repairs and billing functions for Plain Old Telephone Services (POTS). These interfaces will also have the necessary mediation to protect the integrity of the network as well as allay any privacy concerns for end user information. The components described in this section are conceptual in nature and will be subject to change as the implementation process proceeds. There will be charges associated with the introduction of the interface and ongoing access to OSS operations which will include an initial access fee and an ongoing charge as described more fully below.
ACCESS TO OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. SYSTEMS (OSS) This section sets forth the interface requirements for pre-ordering, ordering and provisioning, maintenance and repair, and billing, where Integra provides service to its customers through resale of Local Services or through the use of Unbundled Network Elements. For all Local Services, Network Elements ordered under this Agreement, USWC will provide Integra pre-ordering, ordering and provisioning, maintenance and repair, and billing services within the same level of quality of service available to USWC. Systems capabilities will be implemented according to a mutually agreed upon and documented schedule. As described below, Integra and USWC agree to implement each interface described below based upon existing and evolving industry standards or as mutually agreed upon. The Parties shall transition the electronic interfaces to industry standards within a time- frame mutually agreed to. USWC is developing a proposal for access to its Operational Support Systems (OSS) to meet the requirements of the FCC’s 1st and 2nd Orders and to provide Integra with electronic interfaces for pre-ordering, ordering, demand repairs and billing functions for Plain Old Telephone Services (POTS). These interfaces will also have the necessary mediation to protect the integrity of the network as well as allay any privacy concerns for end user information. The components described in this section are conceptual in nature and will be subject to change as the implementation process proceeds. There will be charges associated with the introduction of the interface and ongoing access to OSS operations which will include an initial access fee and an ongoing charge as described more fully below.
ACCESS TO OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. SYSTEMS (OSS) USW has developed OSS interfaces using an electronic gateway solution consistent with the design prescribed by the FCC, Docket 96-98, FCC 96-325, paragraph 527. These gateways act as a mediation or control point between NAS’s and USW’s Operations Systems. These gateways provide security for the interface, protecting the integrity of the USW network and its databases. USW’s operational systems interfaces have been developed to support Pre-ordering, Ordering and Provisioning, Maintenance and Repair and Billing. Included below is a description of the products and functions supported by USW OSS interfaces and the technology used by each.
