Frequently Asked Questions - Sprint Unbundled Dark Fiber Product Manual

Unbundled Dark Fiber

Frequently Asked Questions

Number
1 Does Sprint UDF require collocation? Yes. UDF requires collocation at each
2 Where is UDF available?
3 Can UDF be provided where fiber is
not accessible?
4 What are other considerations for
UDF?
5 What testing is performed?
5 Who should be contacted if additional
information is needed?
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Question
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Answer
Sprint CO or OSP facility where UDF is
terminated.
UDF route availability is determined
through the Dark Fiber Application process
based on route end points and strand
quantities requested.
UDF is provided only where facilities are
both available and accessible. Any other
requested arrangements must be submitted
via a BFR.
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.
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.
The local account manager should be
contacted for additional information.
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