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on a time and material basis, except where AT&T does not charge its retail
customers to perform the same functions. When BHN deploys its own local loops
in a multiple-line termination device, BHN shall specify the quantity of NID
connections that it requires within such device.
2.4.4.4 The NID shall be equal or better than normal requirements for NIDs set forth in
applicable industry standard technical requirements.
2.5 Sub-loop Elements
2.5.1 Where facilities permit, AT&T shall offer access to its Unbundled Sub-Loop
(USL) elements as specified herein.
2.5.2 Unbundled Sub-Loop Distribution
2.5.2.1 The Unbundled Sub-Loop Distribution facility is a dedicated transmission facility
that AT&T provides from an End User’s point of demarcation to a AT&T crossconnect
device. The AT&T cross-connect device may be located within a remote
terminal (RT) or a stand-alone cross-box in the field or in the equipment room of a
building. The unbundled sub-loop distribution media is a copper twisted pair that
can be provisioned as a 2-Wire or 4-Wire facility. AT&T will make available the
following sub-loop distribution offerings where facilities exist:
Unbundled Sub-Loop Distribution – Voice Grade
Unbundled Copper Sub-Loop
Unbundled Sub-Loop Distribution – Intrabuilding Network Cable (aka
riser cable)
2.5.2.2 Unbundled Sub-Loop Distribution – Voice Grade (USLD-VG) is a copper subloop
facility from the cross-box in the field up to and including the point of
demarcation at the End User’s premises and may have load coils.
2.5.2.3 Unbundled Copper Sub-Loop (UCSL) is a copper facility of any length provided
from the cross-box in the field up to and including the End User’s point of
demarcation. If available, this facility will not have any intervening equipment
such as load coils between the End User and the cross-box.
2.5.2.3.1 If BHN requests a UCSL and it is not available, BHN may request the copper
Sub-Loop facility be modified pursuant to the ULM process to remove load coils
and/or excessive bridged taps. If load coils and/or excessive bridged taps are
removed, the facility will be classified as a UCSL.
2.5.2.4 Unbundled Sub-Loop Distribution – Intrabuilding Network Cable (USLD-INC) is
the distribution facility owned or controlled by AT&T inside a building or between
buildings on the same property that is not separated by a public street or road.
USLD-INC includes the facility from the cross connect device in the building
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