Interconnect Briefings

After informal approaches from a number of CPs, it has been agreed that there will be a General Contract Review of the Standard Interconnect Agreement this year.p>

The MSIL CRF form shows FC/PC and SC/PC connectors as options for CPs to chose when ordering MSILs. This is incorrect and the only option available is SC/APC. The CRF form is therefore being corrected.p>

BT is making changes to its billing system to commence automated billing of calls to 03 number ranges. This has been delayed due to the uncertainty around the new pricing regulations affecting 0870.p>

Please note that BT has been allocated the enclosed additional codes.p>

BT has decided not to continue with the launch of this variant at present. This will be kept under review, to determine if sufficient demand exists, to justify launch at a later stage.p>

BT is opening up access to 0844 and 0871 numbers from its International switches to calls received from international operators from.p>

The New Services Manual (NSM) and Data Management Amendment (DMA) template have been updated in order to accommodate the recently announced changes on 0871 and 0844 number ranges.p>

Further to Interconnect Notification (Ref: 129/08), BT has reviewed the 10G MSIL launch date, and set a revised date for 22nd September 2008.p>

BT is planning to launch a 10G Ethernet Multi-Service Interconnect Link (MSIL) variant with a current target date of 4th August 08 and notification date of 4th July 08.p>

The Ethernet Multi-Service Interconnect Link (Ethernet MSIL) 1G Product Handbook is being updated to provide additional clarity on the role of the MSIL and the relationship with products which use MSIL to provide interconnection to CPs.

BT is providing a 118 managed DQ service for 118 777 Ltd on 118 944.

Please note that BT has been allocated the enclosed additional codes.

BT is providing a 118 managed DQ service for Enable Media Limited on Scoot 118 606. The change of DQ is scheduled to go live on July 3rd 2008.

BT is pleased to announce that with effect from Monday 18th August 2008 lead time reductions will be implemented for both Interconnect infrastructure provisions where no new duct is required and Interconnect New Route orders.

Changes to the existing provisions relating to the Artificial Inflation of Traffic under the Standard Interconnect Agreement.

To assist BT Wholesale with evaluation of opportunities to offer reduced maximum lead times for the provision of new Interconnect infrastructure products.

Affecting: Carrier Pre Selection, Number Portability, Wholesale Line Rental, Wholesale Calls.

BT is providing a 118 managed DQ service for 02 on 118 402.

Please note that BT is providing a 118 managed service for Enable Media Ltd on 118 606 DQ Services. 

Please note that BT will provide access to the number ranges enclosed via it’s IP Exchange Platform.

As part of a review, BT has liaised with CPs and received feedback regarding the proposed methodology to derive new rates.  After giving careful consideration to the feedback received, BT will be amending the rates in two stages.

An update regarding billing of operator onward connected call charges and general product improvements.

Please note that BT will provide access to the number ranges enclosed via it’s IP Exchange Platform.

Please note that BT will provide access to the number ranges enclosed via it’s IP Exchange Platform.

BT Wholesale is currently evaluating opportunities, to offer reduced maximum lead times for the provision of new Interconnect infrastructure products and is interested in hearing from Communication Providers.

Please note that the Directory Enquiry 118 010 service for Viafon will be withdrawn on 25th April 2008.

Please note that BT will provide access to the number ranges enclosed via it’s IP Exchange Platform.

Please note that BT will provide access to the number ranges enclosed via it’s IP Exchange Platform.

Information regarding billing of operator onward connected call charges and general product improvements.

In the course of routine testing of the Element based Charging (EBC) Matrix due to come into effect on the 1st March 2008, BT has discovered some minor errors for certain transit calls.

With effect from 27th May 2008 the pence per minute, ppm, levy will increase from 10ppm to 12ppm.

Please note that BT has been allocated the enclosed additional codes.

Please note that BT will provide access to the number ranges enclosed via it’s IP Exchange Platform. 

BT is proposing changes to the existing provisions relating to the Artificial Inflation of Traffic under the Standard Interconnect Agreement.

This briefing is to advise that there will be a short delay in the expected launch of MSIL which will now not take place on 28th January 2008 as Notified to Ofcom in December 2007.

This briefing constitutes written notice in accordance with clause 19 of the Conditions for Wholesale Webb Call Connect of BT’s intention to terminate this contract with effect 12th December 2008.