Unbundled Network Elements (UNEs) - Resale Forbearance Amendment to Interconnection Agreement

Strategic Insights -

Iowa Public Utilities Commission has issued an amendment to the interconnection agreement between Qwest Corporation dba CenturyLink QC and Teliax, Inc. for the state of Iowa, effective upon approval by the Commission. The amendment incorporates changes in Applicable Law, as per the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Forbearance Orders, and adds terms and conditions for Unbundled Network Elements (UNEs) and Resale.

Key Takeaways:

  • The amendment modifies the interconnection agreement to incorporate the FCC's Forbearance Orders, which became effective on July 12, 2019, and August 2, 2019.
  • The parties agree to update the Customer Questionnaire, if necessary, to accommodate the implementation of the amendment.
  • The amendment adds terms and conditions for Unbundled Network Elements (UNEs) and Resale, as set forth in Attachment 1 and Exhibit A.
  • The agreement remains in full force and effect, except for the modifications stated in the amendment.
  • Waivers or consents to departures from the amendment require written consent from both parties' authorized representatives.
  • The agreement supersedes any prior understandings, agreements, or representations between the parties.

Statistics:

  • Effective Date: The amendment shall be deemed effective upon approval by the Commission.
  • Implementation Date: The parties may agree to implement the provisions of the amendment upon execution.
  • Customer Questionnaire Update: CLEC must generate, if necessary, an updated Customer Questionnaire by May 17, 2021.
  • Date of FCC Forbearance Orders:

+ UNE Transport Order: Released on July 12, 2019.

+ UNE Analog Loop and Resale Forbearance Order: Released on August 2, 2019.

Sources:

[Federal Communications Commission (FCC). (2019, July 12). Report and Order on Remand and Memorandum Opinion and Order in WC Docket Nos. 18-141, et al. Retrieved from https://www.fcc.gov/document/une-transport-report-and-order]

[Federal Communications Commission (FCC). (2019, August 2). Memorandum Opinion and Order in WC Docket 18-141. Retrieved from https://www.fcc.gov/document/une-analog-loop-resale-forbearance-order]